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Lennar

Construction Manager

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$54K - $96K/yr

... Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500 ® company and ... A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules. Your ...

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Assistant Construction Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Bachelor's degree or Associate degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or a related field. * Experience: 1-3 years of experience in project engineering, estimating, or ...

Lennar Homes

Construction Manager

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$54K - $96K/yr

... Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500 ® company and ... A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules. Your ...

Lennar

Construction Manager

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$54K - $96K/yr

... Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500 company and ... A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules. Your ...

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How much do construction management associate jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for construction management associate in Chicago, IL is $137,073.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,400.00 and $208,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is a Construction Management Associate's degree in construction management worth it?

A Construction Management Associate's degree provides foundational knowledge of construction processes, project management, and safety protocols, which can improve job prospects and earning potential in the field. However, practical experience, certifications like OSHA or PMP, and on-the-job training are also highly valued by employers in construction management roles.

What job can I get with an associate in construction management?

An associate degree in construction management can qualify you for roles such as construction coordinator, project assistant, site supervisor, or estimator. These positions involve overseeing construction projects, managing schedules, budgets, and safety protocols, often requiring knowledge of construction software and industry standards.

What are the most commonly searched types of Construction Management jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Construction Management jobs in Chicago, IL are:

Infographic showing various Construction Management Associate job openings in Chicago, IL as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 90% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,073 per year, or $65.9 per hour.

Management Associate - Electrical Maintenance

Gary, IN • On-site

United States Steel Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$16 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

United States Steel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


The Management Associate program is our entry level program for college graduates to help accelerate their professional development. Management Associates are provided between 12-24 months of training across multiple functional areas with work assignments designed to assist in both personal and skill-set development. The role may include rotational assignment(s) within the department. This program is designed to strengthen leadership capabilities to prepare the college graduate for advanced roles within our operations or in several disciplines that support our operations. U. S. Steel has an opening for a Management Associate - Maintenance in one of our Steel Manufacturing facilities. Training consists of classroom and "hands on" work experiences in areas such as Safety, Quality, Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving. Specific process and equipment training will also be provided. Our facilities operate 24/7, 365 days a year. Position requires rotating work schedules, weekends and/or holidays work.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Apply engineering and/or business principles and problem-solving techniques in a manufacturing environment to ensure maximum operating efficiency while handling the pressure of managing a production crew in a heavily unionized environment
  • Supervise, direct, and coordinate the efforts of experienced technicians to keep the production operations running at maximum efficiency with minimum interruption; consult with other production and maintenance managers, plant engineers, staff professionals, and outside equipment manufacturers; and select, train, and supervise employees.
  • Make design modifications to existing equipment to reduce maintenance improve reliability and improve product quality. Performing equipment failure analysis and making appropriate recommendations.
  • Review proposed equipment replacement or upgrades, including capital projects with multi-million-dollar budgets.
  • Work with consultants and equipment vendors to ensure process requirements and applicable standards and codes are met.
  • Engage in maintenance planning functions to minimize downtime; investigate process improvements and participate in facilities upgrades.

Candidate Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • Must have graduated within the last three years from an accredited college or university at the time of hire
  • Must have less than three years of professional work experience
  • Extensive computer skills with Microsoft Office products
  • Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
  • Prior internship a plus

Preferred Skills:
  • We are looking for motivated self-starters that can work in a fast paced, data-driven environment. The successful undergraduate will be an analytical problem solver, have an extremely high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. In addition, a successful intern will have:
  • Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for your area of study
  • A strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities
  • A willingness to take initiative to understand the business
  • An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills
  • A strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth
  • Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident and high energy
  • The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Leadership and strong decision-making skills
  • Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically

Company Overview
Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
  • Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
  • Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
  • Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Competency Summary
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

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