Assistant Project Manger (Hotel Renovations/Construction)

Assistant Project Manger (Hotel Renovations/Construction) Doubletree by Hilton Naperville/Lisle Lisle, IL Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications CAPM Microsoft Excel Renovation Outdoor work Construction schedule coordination Engineering Bachelor's degree in construction management Construction Project coordination Mid-level Bachelor's degree in business administration Schedule management Bachelor's degree in engineering Construction budget management Construction document control Organizational skills Construction administrative experience Agile Business Administration Productivity software Cross-functional collaboration Business Construction change order management Construction project budgeting 2 years Construction Management Communication skills Technical Proficiency Project stakeholder communication Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Description:

An Assistant Project Manager acts as the operational right hand to a lead Project Manager, helping track schedules, manage documentation, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Typical requirements include a bachelor's degree, 2 to 4 years of experience, and strong communication and organizational skills . Requirements for the role generally break down into the following key categories:

Hotel Renovations/Construction Education & Experience Degree:

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred by most employers.

Experience:

2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in project coordination, administration, or a similar junior role.

Certifications:

Optional but highly valuable credentials include the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or a foundational Agile/Scrum certification.

Core Skills Hotel Renovations/Construction Project Documentation:

Ability to track and maintain RFIs (Requests for Information), submittals, change orders, and progress logs.

Scheduling & Budgeting:

Assisting in drafting project timelines, monitoring costs, and spotting early signs of budget overruns.

Stakeholder Coordination:

Acting as a liaison between senior management, field teams, vendors, and clients.

Technical Proficiency Hotel Renovations/Construction Microsoft Office Suite:

Advanced working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for generating reports and presentations.

Soft Skills Multitasking:

The ability to juggle parallel workstreams in a fast-paced environment. (Hotel Renovations/Construction)

Problem-Solving:

Proactively identifying project risks and roadblocks before they impact the timeline.

Communication:

Clear and concise written and verbal communication to prevent misunderstandings among teams.

Requirements:

Job Site Mobility Walking & Traversing:

Navigating uneven surfaces and walking around large or active project sites.

Climbing & Balancing:

Ascending and descending stairs and ladders, and working at elevated heights.

Positional Changes:

The ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to inspect project phases and installations.

Reaching & Handling:

Reaching with arms and hands, and using fingers to operate tools, precision instruments, or business machines.

Sensory & Strength Weight Limits:

Frequently lifting, transporting, and positioning materials or equipment weighing \(25\) to \(50\text lbs\), with occasional need to lift up to \(50\) to \(100\text lbs\) depending on the industry.

Visual Acuity:

Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Communication:

Ability to hear and verbally communicate at normal audio levels to coordinate with teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Working Environment Outdoor Exposure:

Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, wind, rain, and humidity.

Hazards & Conditions:

Potential exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.

Safety Gear:

Required to wear and manage various Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety boots, glasses, and high-visibility vests Travel to multiple projects (Hotel Renovations/Construction)