Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Illinois

Assistant Project Manager jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, concentrated in construction, infrastructure, and commercial development, with opportunities at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior associate ready for promotion. Chicago, Schaumburg, and Rockford account for the largest share of openings, anchored by established employers such as Clayco, Power Construction, and Skanska. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois are construction project management, commercial real estate development, and large-scale infrastructure delivery. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles73
Top employerJobot
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring47
Work type84% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 3pm-11 pm Shift
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 3pm-11 pm Shift
Ahva Care of Stickney
Stickney, Illinois
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$16 - $22.5/hr
On-Site

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Assistant Project Manager
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Assistant Project Manager
Globetrotters Engineering Corporation
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$105k - $145k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management
51-200

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Assistant Project Manager
FCL BUILDERS
Itasca, Illinois
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$70k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
201-500

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Assistant Project Manager
Clune Construction
Chicago, Illinois
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$82k - $94k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Certified Nursing Assistant (Pt, 2 Pm - 10:30 Pm)
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Certified Nursing Assistant (Pt, 2 Pm - 10:30 Pm)
Riverside Healthcare
Bourbonnais, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$18.83 - $23/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Project Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Evanston
3 jobs
Kankakee
2 jobs
Park Ridge
2 jobs
Plainfield
2 jobs
Saint Charles
2 jobs
Elk Grove Village
2 jobs
Zion
1 job
Cicero
1 job

Assistant Project Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Jobot10
  • The Alden Network3
  • Riverside Healthcare3
  • CB&I2
  • Silverado2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting10
  • Construction & Real Estate3
  • Retail1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant project manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
  • One to three years of project coordination or construction support experience
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project
  • Familiarity with Illinois building codes, permitting processes, and OSHA safety standards
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with subcontractors and clients
  • Project Management Professional certification or active pursuit of PMP credential preferred

Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an assistant project manager in Illinois?

Most Illinois employers require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or business, though some accept equivalent field experience. Illinois does not issue a state license for this role, but employers strongly favor candidates with a Project Management Professional credential from the Project Management Institute or active enrollment in a PMP prep program. Starting as a project engineer, field coordinator, or estimating assistant at a Chicago-area general contractor is the most common entry path.

Which companies hire assistant project managers in Illinois?

Companies currently hiring assistant project managers in Illinois include Jobot, The Alden Network, and Riverside Healthcare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of general contractors, commercial developers, and infrastructure firms in the Chicago metro means consistent year-round openings across project types and sizes.

Which Illinois cities have the most assistant project manager jobs?

The cities with the most assistant project manager openings in Illinois are Chicago, Evanston, and Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its volume of commercial construction, transit, and redevelopment projects, while Schaumburg and Rockford attract openings through large industrial and logistics facilities that require dedicated on-site project support.

Are there remote assistant project manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Because the role typically involves site visits, subcontractor coordination, and hands-on document control, most Illinois employers expect regular on-site presence. About 16% of assistant project manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in software implementation, IT infrastructure, or corporate project support rather than construction or facilities work.

How can I get hired as an assistant project manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for project engineer, field coordinator, or project administrator roles at mid-size Chicago-area general contractors, which regularly hire candidates straight out of construction management or civil engineering programs. Firms such as Clayco and Power Construction run intern-to-hire pipelines that convert summer placements into full-time associate roles. Earning an Associate Constructor credential from the American Institute of Constructors, or completing OSHA 30 training, gives candidates a concrete edge over others at the same experience level.

Where can I find and apply to assistant project manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to assistant project manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match your experience and target market.

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