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Job ID: 818883
Assistant Project Manager
On-site | Frankfort, Illinois
Malone is recruiting on behalf of our client for an Assistant Project Manager to join a growing, privately-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.
Position Details
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Position Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
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Location: On-site – Frankfort, IL
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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 ranges:
- $50k – $55k (Entry level candidates or candidates with 0-2 years of experience) *Training provided*
- $55k – 75k (Based on Experience) With 3-6 years' applicable experience
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1st Year Career Path: Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager
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Training: Hands-on training and shadowing for the first 6 months
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
- Minimum of 0 – 5 years' experience (will hire direct; out of college)
- Experience in project management. (If not entry level)
- Must know how to read Architectural Drawings (required)
- Must possess and exhibit a positive, “can do” attitude even in high stress situations with an unwavering commitment to “world class customer service”
- Excellent communicator (oral and written), assertive, highly organized, determined to succeed, detail oriented and enthusiastic
- Ability to focus in a busy, team environment and working with the Customer/Engineering/Drafter & Shop Supervisor in an effective manner
- Ability to conceive new approaches, streamline processes, and create customer interactions
- Strong time management skills with ability to multi-task
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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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, or involving mill work, architectural design (metal custom design).
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
Both Malone and our client are equal opportunity employers.
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