Assistant Construction Manager

Description: Perform onsite management of small retail/commercial remodels Responsible for safety enforcement & safety audits Creating project schedules & coordinating with subcontractors on a daily basis Onsite documentation of activities & reporting updates in project management software Handling submittals, change orders, RFI's, and other related documents Reading blueprints, drawings, site layouts in accordance to specifications Proposing bids and determining the costs of labor and materials for projects Attending client meetings/coordinating with client onsite Daily job-site clean-up/ensuring site is set-up for operation the next day Ensuring site is secure & locked up prior to wrapping up the shift Occasional basic hand/power tool use Skills: construction management, site construction, subcontractor management, Construction Engineering, Construction Inspection, Construction Codes, Construction Drawings, construction safety, construction schedules, site layout, subcontractor relationships, retail, commercial construction, commercial bank, gas station, gis, survey, surveying, site assessment, site safety, osha safety, Change order, Construction, General contractor, Project engineering, Safety, Project management Top Skills Details: construction management,site construction,subcontractor management Additional Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (Associate's a minimum requirement) An internship to 3 years of experience working for a general contractor, or related construction experience Hands-on attitude and ability to work with their hands Must be open to working night shifts, weekends dependent on project Ability to travel around the Chicagoland area for projects Experience Level: Entry Level About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.