Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Globetrotters Engineering is a full-service professional organization based in beautiful downtown Chicago, with remote work opportunities to work in downstate Illinois and Tampa, Florida area. We are proud to have served the public and private sectors since 1974, drawing upon highly qualified and experienced staff with diverse expertise to provide cost-effective, sustainable, and responsive services to our clients. Globetrotters is committed to planning, designing, constructing, and managing quality and sustainable infrastructure projects that play an integral role in the development and success of the communities we serve.

Globetrotters is a three-time honoree of the Best & Brightest Company to Work For® award (2024, 2025, 2026) and was also recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Engineering in 2025. These distinguished awards recognize organizations that foster exceptional workplace cultures and demonstrate innovative business practices.

Our onsite Program Management team in Chicago, IL is looking to add a driven and collaborative Assistant Project Manager - BHS in support of a multi-billion-dollar airport capital Redevelopment Program at O’Hare International Airport. This position allows for the opportunity to be a major contributor to the growth of one of the busiest airports in the world as part of the program management team.

Reporting to the Baggage Handling System (BHS) Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will support the planning, coordination, and execution of complex baggage handling system projects at O'Hare International Airport. This role serves as a key liaison between the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), client representatives, consultants, and the appointed Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager in stakeholder coordination, interface management, design and construction oversight, value engineering, risk management, problem resolution, reporting, and the preparation of presentations and project documentation. The role also provides day-to-day technical and administrative support throughout all phases of project delivery.

Responsibilities include assisting with the development of project plans, contract packages, procurement documents, and project execution strategies; providing technical support during design and construction; and coordinating project activities with internal and external stakeholders. The Assistant Project Manager will conduct regular site inspections to monitor construction progress, facilitate the Request for Information (RFI) and submittal review processes, assist in evaluating proposed design changes, and support the technical review of design and construction documents for compliance with project requirements.

Additional responsibilities include monitoring project schedules, tracking the CMAR's required reporting and contractual compliance, participating in project meetings and technical workshops, documenting action items, and supporting issue resolution. In the absence of the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager may serve as the acting Project Manager, providing leadership and ensuring continuity of project operations.