Full-Time

Assistant Project Manager

Civil Construction

Posted on 9/8/2025

Keeley Construction

Keeley Construction

11-50 employees

General contractor delivering diverse construction projects

No salary listed

St. Louis, MO, USA

In Person

#LI-Onsite

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Risk Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of two years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
  • Proficient with Outlook, Excel and Word is a plus.
  • Background of technical skills and understanding of substations, transmission & distribution, wind, and solar.
  • Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in total project management related to estimating, scheduling, safety, operations & quality.
  • Ability to manage a small project with weekly review/guidance from upper management.
  • Assist in managing the risk in relation to job-site safety, owner contractual terms, city and/or county specifications, and other contractors that could be working on-site.
  • Recognize, identify, and prevent issues with safety, quality, and incidents on and around job sites and work areas.
  • Help coordinate the project schedule to ensure project milestones are met. Begin to plan work and schedule subcontractors, crews, and equipment.
  • Work with suppliers and field supervision to coordinate material needs.
  • Work with estimators in pre-construction meetings with key supervisors in operations to assist in the productive progress of a project.
  • Assist in facilitating all project controls documentation and procedures. Maintain current budgets and notify leaders of any budget impacts.
  • Coordinate resources with other project managers, general superintendent, project engineer, etc.
  • Assist in documenting all project impacts in relation to the project schedule, budget, and plans.
  • Manage all job costs incurred during project to date and predict estimated costs on remaining production.
  • Manage LCPR & Material Logs to account for FCAC.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficient with Outlook, Excel and Word is a plus.

Keeley Construction operates as a construction partner in the Chicagoland area, serving a wide range of markets including office, commercial, industrial, warehouse, food service, education, and LEED projects. It provides construction services from start to finish, helping clients rebuild and improve assets while managing projects to meet budget and schedule goals. The team combines years of local experience with up-to-date methods and technologies, and treats the client relationship as a true partnership focused on delivering value. Keeley differentiates itself through a diverse, experienced staff across many sectors, a proven record of successful projects, and a commitment to performance that exceeds project requirements. Its goal is to deliver every project on time, within budget, and beyond client expectations.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Villa Park, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sean Keeley named President in October 2023, succeeding Bill Keeley with fresh vision.
  • Rapid growth fueled by Jim Lee as EVP of Building and Industrial Groups.
  • KeeleyWay strategic process drives 5-year visions and nationwide expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Branding confusion diverts leads to larger Keeley Companies with 1,500 employees.
  • Chicago industrial slowdown raises vacancies to 8.5%, eroding pipeline in 6-12 months.
  • 41-employee size triggers labor shortages, delaying self-perform services in 12-18 months.

What makes Keeley Construction unique

  • Keeley self-performs excavation, concrete, framing, and finish carpentry in multifamily projects.
  • Keeley delivers Chicago's largest industrial lease project of 2024.
  • Keeley completed Casey West Transmission Line in Eastern Illinois in June 2023.

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