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Job ID: 818883
Assistant Project Manager
On-site | Champaign / Urbana, IL Area
Direct Hire | Full-Time
$55,000-$75,000 (based on experience)
Are you an early-career construction or manufacturing professional who enjoys coordinating projects, working with drawings, and being involved from start to finish?
Malone is recruiting on behalf of our client for an Assistant Project Manager to join a growing, family-owned manufacturing company specializing in custom architectural metal fabrication. This on-site role offers hands-on training, strong mentorship, and a clear path to becoming a full Project Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate, trade school graduate, or early-career professional who wants to learn project management in a collaborative, low-red-tape environment while working closely with experienced Project Managers, engineering, drafting, and shop teams.
What You’ll Do
Project Coordination & Execution
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Assist with managing projects from initial submittal through fabrication and close-out
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Create schedules of values and coordinate project timelines
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Partner with drafters to lay out projects and review drawings for accuracy
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Submit drawings for engineering review and customer approval
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Track changes throughout the submittal and approval process
Vendor, Fabrication & Logistics Support
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Obtain quotes for outside materials and finishes from vendors
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Release projects to fabrication once approved
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Communicate with the shop during fabrication
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Schedule and coordinate all project-related shipments
Customer Communication & Close-Out
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Maintain consistent communication with customers throughout the project lifecycle
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Participate in project meetings and provide status updates
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Prepare close-out documentation and follow up on customer needs
What We’re Looking For
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0-5 years of experience in project coordination or project management
(construction, subcontracting, millwork, architectural metal, or manufacturing preferred)! -
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings (required)
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Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills
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Detail-oriented with a proactive, “can-do” mindset
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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Willingness to learn and grow into a full Project Manager role
Nice-to-Haves (Not Required):
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AutoCAD or drafting exposure
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Experience working with general contractors or subcontractors
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Background in custom fabrication or architectural products
Position Details
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Position Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
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Location: On-site – Champaign / Urbana, IL Area
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Hours:
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Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
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Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm
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Salary Range: $55,000-$75,000 (based on experience)
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Career Path: Assistant Project Manager ? Project Manager
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Training: Hands-on training and shadowing with experienced Project Managers
Why Join This Team?
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Career Growth: Clear promotion path into a Project Manager role
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Hands-On Training: Learn directly from experienced PMs in a supportive environment
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Family-Owned Culture: Small team, collaborative atmosphere, quick decision-making
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Stability & Growth: Business is growing with increasing project volume
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Competitive Benefits: Health insurance options, PTO, and 401(k) with company match
If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity where you can learn, grow, and be genuinely supported as you build your project management career, this could be an excellent next step.
Malone is recruiting on behalf of our client.
Both Malone and our client are equal opportunity employers.
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