Assistant Construction Manager - Toronto

Burns & McDonnell

Toronto

On-site

CAD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

CEPP participation

Retirement savings program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager in Toronto, Ontario to support the Construction Project Manager and EPC leadership. The role covers safety, quality, scheduling, cost control, contracts, procurement, and field activities across diverse industries including aviation, commercial, energy, and water.

You will assist with risk reviews, project plans, permits, bidder pre-qualifications, RFPs, and contract administration.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field with 3 years relevant construction experience.
Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to safety programs, training, and policies and monitor Safety & Health performance on project teams.
Collaborate with Project Management to build client relationships and interface with clients for proposals and project items.
Assist in risk reviews with the Project Management team and consult with Legal as required.
Coordinate and assist in development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, and other plans.
Contribute to negotiation, approval and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
Develop project plan for site mobilization and demobilization; support Construction/Site Manager with implementation.
Secure applicable project permits required for the project.
Support bidders' registration and pre-qualification efforts for the Project team.
Prepare RFPs, scope of work, bid and selection processes, and contract documents.
Support implementation of project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
Execute downstream contract administration including RFI, submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation.
Support project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, and progress tracking processes.
Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows at meetings.
Support invoicing process for prime contracts, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Establish, review and implement project documentation and filing systems.
Verify insurance, licensures, taxes/duties, and securities are in effect per requirements.
Support and conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments.
Facilitate materials receiving and inventory management; coordinate with Superintendents to verify compliance.
Facilitate project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty and closeout processes.
Assist with onboarding of craft/field supervision and development of labor agreements as required.
Analyze composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
Ensure staffing aligns with field operations and craft HR guidance.
Maintain craft classifications and progression records.
Assist with upholding standards of craft competency and training.
Estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates, production rates, and earned value.
Manage project support and training as needed.
Manage construction equipment inventory to complete projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction/Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Document control software

Scheduling software

Cost control software

Project management software

Job description

Description

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The Assistant Construction Manager will assist the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager with day to day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface, field-based activities, and other duties required to execute Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects, construction management, and program management ventures. This position will work on a diverse array of projects across multiple industries including aviation, commercial building, electrical transmission & distribution, facility, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.

Adhere to company's safety programs, training, and policies as well as collaborate with the project team to manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members, contractors, and others as required.
Collaborate with the Project Management team to build client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
Assist in the development of internal and external project risk reviews with the Project Management team and consult with the Legal Department as required.
Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, Organization Chart, and Procurement Plan.
Contribute to the negotiation, approval and execution of multiple types of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
Develop the project plan for site mobilization and demobilization and support the Construction Manager or Site Manager with implementation.
Secure applicable project permits required for the project.
Support development of and coordinate the potential bidders' registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project team.
Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP), support detailed scope of work development, bid and selection process, creation of contract documents for the purpose of subcontractor and client contractor selection and award.
Support the implementation of multiple project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
Execute downstream contract administration, including Request for Information (RFI's), submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation.
Support project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking processes.
Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows at project and corporate level meetings to internal and external stakeholders. Develop and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
Support the Prime Contract, subcontract, client contractor, and supplier invoicing process.
Establish, review and implement the project documentation and filing systems and processes.
Verify the project, client contractor, and/or subcontractor's insurance, licensures, taxes/duties, and securities are in effect according to the project requirements.
Support and conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
Facilitate the materials receiving and management process including inventory control, receiving of goods, storage, and transportation.
Collaborate with Superintendents and Site Managers to verify compliance of subcontractor's client contractors contract documents, safety & health requirements, quality, and schedule.
Facilitate the project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty and project close out processes.
Assist with maintaining compliance on all project related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures.
Assist with the development of project labor agreements with building trades as required.
Assist with onboarding of craft/field supervision as required.
Analyze composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
Work with field operations/craft hr team to appropriately staff projects.
Analyze and monitor labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws.
Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
Assist with uholding standards of craft competency and training.
Estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates, production rates to ensure earned value, schedule, change management and ensure cost metrics are met.
Assist with applicable craft training.
Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years relevant construction experience required.
Or Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water is preferred.
A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually, in compliance with Ontario's Pay Transparency requirements. Final compensation will be based on education, qualifications, prior experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being. This includes extended health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and wellness initiatives. Eligible employees also participate in our Canadian Equity Participation Plan (CEPP) and retirement savings program.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, or family status.

Pay Transparency & Accessibility Statement