Job Description – Assistant Project Manager
Position Summary
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects. Working closely with the Project Manager, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments, the APM helps ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the company's quality standards.
The Assistant Project Manager is expected to be organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Reports to: Project Manager
Works Closely With: Site Supervisors, Accounting Department, Health & Safety Department, Clients, Engineers, Architects, Subcontractors, and Suppliers.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and coordinating multiple construction projects.
- Monitor project schedules and identify potential delays.
- Coordinate project start-up requirements.
- Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Review project drawings and specifications.
- Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders.
- Track submittals and shop drawings.
- Assist with change orders, pricing, and approvals.
- Monitor project budgets, identify cost overruns and recommend corrective action.
- Assist in tracking labour, material, equipment, and subcontract costs.
- Coordinate material orders and deliveries and ensure arrival for project timelines.
- Obtain pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Conduct regular site visits.
- Help resolve day-to-day project issues.
- Coordinate inspections and testing.
- Monitor project quality.
- Assist with deficiency tracking and close-out.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company health and safety policies.
- Participate in safety meetings and inspections.
- Assist in incident investigations when required.
- Maintain professional relationships with clients.
- Attend project meetings and provide project updates as directed.
- Help resolve client concerns promptly and professionally.
- Coordinate deficiency lists.
- Collect warranties and maintenance manuals.
- Assemble close-out documentation and assist with project turnover to the client.
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper project files.
- Update project management software.
- Prepare reports and project status updates.
- Assist with permit applications and regulatory documentation.
- Combination of office and field work is required. This is a hands-on leadership position, and are expected to actively work alongside the crew on job sites, not solely supervise.
- Occasional early mornings, and evenings to meet project deadlines.
- Exposure to varying weather conditions during site visits.
- Travel between project locations as required.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Equivalent construction experience may be considered.
- 2–5 years of construction industry experience.
- Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, or residential construction projects is an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Understanding of construction scheduling and budgeting.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Time management and prioritization.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Attention to detail.
- Professionalism.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Initiative and accountability.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to travel to project sites.
- Ability to walk active construction sites.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders where required.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Pay: $53,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Work Location: On the road
