At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 ranking in ENR. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

In this role, you will be a member our rapidly growing program and project management team. The PM team's standard is to 'manage each project like we own it.' We are unique in that we supplement our program and project management services with in-house cost management and project scheduling, in a fully integrated package. We utilize this competitive advantage to meet client needs efficiently, expertly, and ethically — all of which, together, has enabled us to achieve sustained success.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in the Chicago, IL  area. In this client facing role, you will be working with a Project Management team on design and construction of a large high-tech project. Come join our team!

• Act as Owner’s Representative with primary responsibility for all phases of various related projects/program.
• Assist in the development and management of the project strategic plans and program initiatives to meet the goals and needs of the Owner.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the project, including the budget, schedule, operational needs, procedures, Client Standards, sustainability design, QA/QC program requirements, as well as individual roles and responsibilities.
• Coordinate with the Architect, Contractor, and other project team members to meet the project objectives and resolve issues.
• Assist in the documentation submission of statutory project documentation and approvals related to the project work.
• Review, understand, and manage procedures for handling changes to the contract documents, monthly valuations, drawing submissions, change orders, substitutions, etc.
• Document the status of the project, all meetings and correspondence as a means to properly communicate within the project team and develop the project documents.

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
• 3+ years' of experience in the construction project management
• Some Mechanical experience preferred.
• Able to review contractor cost estimates and value engineering proposals for validity.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as business presentation skills. 

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