Assistant Project Manager – High-End Residential Construction

ABI Investments LLC • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $60,000 - $80,000 / year • 1m ago

Assistant Project Manager – Luxury Residential Construction
https://laurelsignaturehomes.com/

Who This Role Is For:

We're looking for someone who thrives in the final stages of high-end residential construction.

This is a field-based role for someone who loves details, enjoys solving problems, and takes ownership until every item is completed.

You may come from:

The common denominator is simple:

You have spent time on active construction sites and know how homes actually get finished.

This Role Is NOT For

This position is not suitable if your background is primarily in:

Key Responsibilities

Manage all punch list items from walkthrough through final completion.
Visit job sites regularly and verify that work is completed to company standards.
Track every remaining task and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Hold subcontractors accountable for deadlines and quality.
Coordinate with vendors responsible for cabinets, plumbing fixtures, lighting, flooring, tile, appliances, hardware, paint and finish materials.
Verify that all finish materials arrive correctly and on schedule.
Work directly with buyers during the final stages of construction.
Resolve customer requests quickly and professionally.
Support the Project Manager in delivering luxury homes on schedule.
Maintain detailed reports and communicate project status daily.

Required Experience

What Makes Someone Successful

We're looking for someone who:

Location Requirements

Must live in Chicago's North Side or the North Shore suburbs.

Daily travel between active job sites is required.

A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.

Work Stability

We value long-term commitment.

Candidates with multiple short-term positions or a history of changing jobs frequently are unlikely to be a good fit.

Application Questions

Compensation

$60,000–$80,000 per year (depending on experience)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Application Question(s):

Why are you interested in joining a luxury residential home builder?
How many years of hands-on experience do you have in residential construction?
Have you personally managed punch lists through final completion of a residential construction project?
Have you directly coordinated and held subcontractors accountable for completing work on schedule?
Have you worked directly with homeowners or homebuyers during the final stages of a construction project?
Are you currently located in or within a reasonable commuting distance of Chicago's North Side or the North Shore suburbs?

License/Certification: