Assistant Project Manager

Location

East Alton, Illinois

Salary

$105k/year - $120k/year

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Job Title: Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager – Industrial Construction

Location: Greater St. Louis Metro Area, IL

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Exceptional 401(k) Match

Employment Type: Full-Time | General Contractor | Industrial Construction

Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation with annual performance-based bonuses
Top 401(k) match
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid time off and holidays
Strong retirement and long-term wealth-building program
Monthly one-on-one meetings with leadership
Structured professional development and performance reviews
Long-term career advancement opportunities
Family-oriented, team-first culture
Strong local project backlog with limited, project-dependent travel

About the Company

Tiello is partnered with a highly respected Greater St. Louis-based specialty industrial General Contractor with decades of experience delivering complex construction projects throughout the Midwest.

The company is a union contractor with a strong self-perform operation, giving its Project Management team direct exposure to field execution, estimating, client relationships, and overall project strategy.

Their work is heavily focused on industrial construction, structural steel, concrete, civil work, and other self-perform trades. The company offers a strong project pipeline and long-term stability while allowing employees to remain close to home for the majority of their work.

Position Overview

The company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager to join its growing construction team.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, wants exposure to both project management and estimating, and is interested in working in an environment where employees wear multiple hats and have direct access to company leadership.

Depending on experience level, candidates will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects while continuing to develop skills in conceptual estimating, proposal development, client management, field coordination, and overall project execution.

For an Assistant Project Manager, this role offers a strong path toward becoming a well-rounded Project Manager.

For an experienced Project Manager, the position provides greater ownership, variety, and involvement in both operations and preconstruction.

Project & Company Highlights

Industrial and specialty commercial construction
Strong focus on structural steel, concrete, civil, and self-perform work
Union field workforce
Average project size of approximately $500K
Project Managers may oversee 6–7 projects simultaneously
Repeat clients can generate significantly larger project opportunities
Exposure to both project management and estimating
Direct interaction with clients and company leadership
Family-oriented, collaborative culture
Monthly one-on-one meetings focused on employee development
Local work with limited, project-dependent travel
Travel may range from a few days per month to 1–2 days per week during more active project phases
Not a Monday-through-Friday traveling position

Key Responsibilities

Assist with or independently manage industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations
Coordinate field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
Work closely with union Superintendents and self-perform field teams
Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and project documentation
Support project scheduling, procurement, buyout, and cost controls
Participate in conceptual estimating, pricing, and proposal development
Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents
Coordinate structural steel, concrete, civil, and other construction activities
Participate in owner, client, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Identify project challenges early and work proactively to develop solutions
Support quality control, safety compliance, and project closeout

Requirements

Commercial or industrial construction experience with a General Contractor preferred
Experience in self-perform construction strongly preferred
Structural steel, concrete, and/or civil construction experience is highly desirable
Experience managing or supporting multiple projects simultaneously
Basic estimating, conceptual pricing, or preconstruction experience preferred
Strong understanding of field operations and subcontractor coordination
Strong client communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating closely with field teams and leadership
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Willingness to wear multiple hats and continue developing across different areas of construction
Bachelor`s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tiello is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Alyssa Galan

alyssa@tiello.com

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