Assistant Construction Manager

HAVEN ENGICON PRIVATE LIMITED; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager in Canada. The ideal candidate should possess a blend of technical and soft skills including project management, strong communication, and leadership abilities. Proficiency in construction software and Microsoft Office is essential, alongside the capability to manage budgets and timelines. Applicants must demonstrate problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in construction software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand construction methods.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scheduling, risk management, and tracking progress.
• Create weekly reports and manage close‑out documents.
• Lead teams and build team resilience.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organization and planning

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

PlanGrid

BuilderTrend

Job description

An Assistant Construction Manager needs a blend of technical and soft skills, including project management, strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities. They must be proficient in construction software and Microsoft Office, able to read blueprints, and skilled in managing budgets, timelines, safety standards, and subcontractor relationships.

Technical and Practical Skills

• Project management: experience with project scheduling, risk management, and tracking progress.
• Construction knowledge: ability to read blueprints, understand construction methods, and know safety and building codes.
• Software proficiency: skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software such as PlanGrid or BuilderTrend.
• Financial management: experience with budgeting, cost control, and handling project bids and contracts.
• Documentation and reporting: ability to create weekly reports, track change orders, and manage close‑out documents.

Soft Skills

• Communication: excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Leadership: ability to lead and motivate teams, manage human dynamics, and build team resilience.
• Problem‑solving: skills to identify and resolve issues under pressure to keep projects on track.
• Organization and planning: strong organizational and time‑management skills to prioritize tasks and manage schedules.
• Adaptability: flexibility and quick thinking to adapt to project changes and unexpected delays.
• Attention to detail: high attention to detail to ensure quality control and adherence to standards.