Assistant Construction Manager Jobs in Illinois
Assistant Construction Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in commercial construction, infrastructure development, and residential high-rise projects at every level from entry-level coordinator through senior assistant project manager. Chicago, Rockford, and the broader Chicagoland suburbs drive the largest share of openings, with well-established employers like Skanska, Turner Construction, and Power Construction consistently building out their Illinois project teams. The most sought-after specialties are commercial ground-up, transportation infrastructure, and mixed-use urban development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Attend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning before construction
- Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence, the organization structure, staff selection, and the manpower and construction equipment requirements of the project
- Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit
- Assist the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment and obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples
- Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress
- Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes
- Assist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs
- Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents
- Cooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress
- Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long-term interest of the company
- Hold job site meetings with project manager and the regional manager
- Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules
- Maintain a daily diary to permanently record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals
- Direct adherence to the company's safety program in all phases and areas of the project
- Make decisions under tight deadlines
- Organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
- Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict
- Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations
- Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations
- Recent college graduate with a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 0-1 year of relavant construction experience; internships, co-ops or field experience preferred
- Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and bluepints, or willingness to learn
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence
- 100% willing to travel within the United States
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
- Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Tuition reimbursement for associates
- Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
- 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
- 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
- 100% charitable match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid parental leave
At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.
MAKE YOUR MOVE
We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR's Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.
ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO's Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
EOE, including disability/vets
- Attend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning before construction
- Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence, the organization structure, staff selection, and the manpower and construction equipment requirements of the project
- Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit
- Assist the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment and obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples
- Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress
- Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes
- Assist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs
- Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents
- Cooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress
- Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long-term interest of the company
- Hold job site meetings with project manager and the regional manager
- Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules
- Maintain a daily diary to permanently record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals
- Direct adherence to the company's safety program in all phases and areas of the project
- Make decisions under tight deadlines
- Organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
- Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict
- Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations
- Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations
- Recent college graduate with a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 0-1 year of relavant construction experience; internships, co-ops or field experience preferred
- Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook, and project scheduling programs
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and bluepints, or willingness to learn
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence
- 100% willing to travel within the United States
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
- Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Tuition reimbursement for associates
- Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
- 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
- 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
- 100% charitable match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid parental leave
At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.
MAKE YOUR MOVE
We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR's Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.
ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO's Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
EOE, including disability/vets
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant construction manager jobs across Illinois.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training certification required or strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
- One to three years of field or project coordination experience on commercial or civil projects
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating subcontractors and project stakeholders
Assistant Construction Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an assistant construction manager in Illinois?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, followed by an entry-level field role to build site experience. Illinois does not require a state license for construction managers, but earning an OSHA 30-Hour certification and working toward a Project Management Professional or Associate Constructor credential from the American Institute of Constructors significantly strengthens your candidacy with Illinois employers across commercial and public-sector projects.
Which companies hire assistant construction managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring assistant construction managers in Illinois right now include ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, Rush University Medical Center, and CB&I, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's large-scale commercial development pipeline and active public infrastructure investment mean established general contractors and construction management firms maintain ongoing hiring throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most assistant construction manager jobs?
Chicago, Elgin, and Arthur have the most assistant construction manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its dense commercial development, transit expansion, and mixed-use urban projects, while Rockford and the suburban Chicagoland corridor generate consistent demand tied to industrial construction and regional infrastructure work that major general contractors staff year-round.
Are there remote assistant construction manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. About 13% of assistant construction manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of construction supervision and coordination. The portions of the role most suited to remote work include submittal review, scheduling updates, and document control, which some employers allow off-site on a hybrid basis.
How can I get hired as an assistant construction manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a project engineer or field coordinator role, which large Illinois general contractors like Turner Construction and Skanska use as a structured pathway into project management. Pursuing an internship or co-op through Illinois construction management programs at Illinois Institute of Technology or Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides direct employer connections. Earning an OSHA 30-Hour certification and demonstrating Procore proficiency are the two credentials that most consistently open doors for candidates without prior site experience.
Where can I find and apply to assistant construction manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to assistant construction manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred region, and project type, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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