Project Assistant - Michels Construction, Inc.

Michels Corporation

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Skokie, IL Until 9/15/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider joining the Michels Construction, Inc., Our business spans across North America and, we approach each project with a desire to deliver the safe, high-quality, cost-effective work with minimal inconveniences to users. The heavy civil industry is broad, and so are our services. Our projects include Wharfs and ports, Dams, water resiliency, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, bridges, railways, and more. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours.

As a Project Assistant, your key responsibilities will be to support project management and operations teams through administrative and reporting functions, coordinate and maintain project systems and documentation, and provide exceptional customer service while contributing to a strong safety and quality culture.

Why Michels Construction, Inc.?

  • We support dynamic and growing industries
  • We are family owned and operated
  • We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
  • We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
  • We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. 

Why you?

  • You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
  • You relish new challenges and evolving technology
  • You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
  • You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
  • You are a result driven individual who is self-motivated

What it takes?

  • 3-5 years of related administrative experience within construction
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency is Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Specialized skills
  • Ability to work 100% onsite

 

This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Expected Salary Range
$23$28.50 USD

Compensation (from employer):
Expected Salary Range — 23 – 29 USD — (<p><span data-teams="true">This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.</span></p>)

About this role

Summary

Support project management, maintain documentation, coordinate operations, provide customer service.

Job title

Project Assistant - Michels Construction, Inc.

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Onsite in Skokie, IL; no remote work allowed.

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Microsoft Office

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

project managementreportingdocumentationcustomer service
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Skokie, IL, USA

On-site City