CAREERS, Asst. project manager
At Construction Ahead USA, we are passionate about creating beautiful, durable, and sustainable building structures. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team and help us build the future of cladding.
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER (APM)
Building Envelope / Façade Projects
Location: Elkhorn, WI (Office-Based)
Project Focus: Midwest-Based | Select National Work with Repeat Clients
Base Salary: $70,000–$95,000 annually, depending on experience
Commissions: Additional earnings tied to project success
Status: Evergreen — opens as work demands it
THE ROLE
Assistant Project Managers support the execution of commercial building envelope and façade installations from award through closeout, under the direction of a Project Manager.
This role is for people who want to understand how projects actually run — not just manage tasks. You’ll work inside a structured system, support field execution, and build the habits required to take on full project responsibility over time.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Supporting project setup, submittals, and procurement for façade systems
Keeping project records, schedules, and documentation clean, accurate, and up to date as projects move through production
Assisting with coordination between in-house field crews, vendors, and project leadership
Tracking labor hours, material usage, and installation progress
Supporting closeout documentation and billing activities
Helping maintain clear visibility into project status as work progresses
HOW PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKS HERE
This role operates inside a defined project management structure.
Systems, documentation, and follow-through matter.
You’ll be expected to:
Keep assigned systems current and organized
Communicate clearly and early when issues arise
Support predictable execution rather than reacting to urgency
Training, responsibility, and scope increase as consistency and reliability are demonstrated.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Clear career paths within Project Management, Skill Developments
Skill Development: Access to cutting-edge tools, training, and mentorship.
Experienced Mentors: Learn from seasoned professionals with decades of expertise.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
1–4 years experience in construction coordination, PM support, or field leadership
Exposure to building envelope or exterior scopes preferred
Strong organizational habits and attention to detail
Comfortable working inside established systems
Steady under pressure and receptive to feedback
WHAT THIS ROLE IS NOT
Not a client-facing decision-making role
Not a position with pricing or contract authority
Not a remote or hybrid role
Not an unstructured or ad-hoc environment
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Assistant Project Managers are critical to keeping projects clean, organized, and moving.
Strong APMs protect schedules, reduce friction, and support long-term project and team success. This role forms the foundation for future growth into Project Management and Operations leadership.
SUBMITTING A RESUME
This is an evergreen role. The seat may not be open at this exact moment.
If you’re disciplined, organized, and take pride in supporting work that’s done right, send your resume.
We keep good people on our radar and reach out when opportunities open.
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CONNECT
A: 251 O'Connor Dr Unit A
Elkhorn, WI 53121
P: (847)-697-2224
E: info@constructionaheadinc.com
California License: #987733
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