Assistant Construction Project Manager

MGAC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global boutique construction consultancy in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 3+ years of project management experience. This role offers a supportive culture, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive benefits package including vacation from day one.

Benefits

Accrual of 3 weeks vacation per year

Paid birthday off

Competitive benefits package

Continuous professional development support

Qualifications

• 3+ years project management experience in any project lifecycle phase.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project kickoff activities and documentation.
• Help maintain project timeline under PM's direction.
• Organize submittals and documentation for audit readiness.
• Serve as a liaison between field teams and office.
• Assist with tendering activities and procurement support.
• Log and monitor small change requests.
• Support PM in preparing status reports and dashboards.
• Schedule and coordinate internal and client meetings.
• Ensure compliance with project controls standards.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving mindset

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction

PMP Certification

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Assistant Construction Project Manager

Its an exciting time to join MGAC Canada!

MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients best interests. Our success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates us from our competitors.

We have three simple goals: to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business in the process.

Our Toronto office is in Torontos Junction neighborhood at Toronto 213 Sterling Road, near the Bloor Subway line, UP Express, Bloor Go Line and both the College and Dundas Streetcars. Our walking score of 100 helps our commitment to our ESG plan!

This position requires you to be in the Toronto office or project site 4-5 days per week with the possibility to work from home as needed.

What Youll Be Doing

What Youll Be Doing

MGACs Canada team manages the construction of large multi sector projects with deep industry expertise. We act as owners representatives resolving issues, managing conflicts, and guiding informed decisions to keep projects on track. As a Project Manager, with a strong focus on implementing robust project controls, you will lead incredible, resume-building, high-visibility projects

Unlock Your Potential

Unlock Your Potential

Were Looking for candidates eager to take ownership of challenging projects and grow their careers. Heres what will set you up for success at MGAC;

• A proactive, problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Bachelors Degree, or equivalent experience in related discipline, Architecture, Engineering and/or Construction.
• PMP Certification
• 3+ years project management experience in any of the phases of the project lifecycle pre-construction, construction, commissioning, close out, operation readiness

Day to day responsibilities

• Project onboarding and setup support: assist with project kickoff activities, create and maintain initial project documentation, and populate onboarding checklists for new team members and subcontractors.
• Scheduling support: help maintain the project timeline under the PMs direction; input progress updates, track short-term look-ahead items, and ensure field updates are reflected in the schedule.
• Documentation and records management: organize submittals, RFIs, transmittals, meeting minutes, change orders, punch lists, and closeout packages; ensure documents are complete, version-controlled, and audit-ready.
• Field-to-office liaison: serve as a point of contact between field teams and office, relaying information, collecting daily reports, and coordinating site logistics with suppliers and trades.
• Procurement support: assist with tendering activities for targeted trades, track purchase orders, delivery schedules, and supplier confirmations; help resolve procurement bottlenecks.
• Change and issue tracking: log and monitor small change requests within authority limits; prepare preliminary impact assessments for PM review.
• Status reporting: support the PM in preparing weekly and monthly status reports, dashboards, and progress updates for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Coordination of meetings: schedule and coordinate internal and client meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and track follow-up actions.
• Compliance and governance: ensure adherence to project controls standards, contract requirements, and regulatory or client-specific procedures.

• Field documentation: collect daily field reports, photos, and field test results; attach them to the appropriate project records.
• Submittals and RFI processing: route, track, and close RFIs and submittals within agreed timelines; follow up on outstanding items.
• Logistics coordination: assist with material deliveries, crane and site access planning, and coordination of trades to minimize interference and rework.
• Minimal on-site leadership: provide on-site support to ensure work aligns with plans, QA/QC criteria, and safety procedures; escalating issues to the PM as needed.
• Commissioning preparation: help coordinate commissioning checklists, turnover documents, and warranties for handover.

Why Work With Us?

• 28+ years strong in North America and growing fastwith a positive, energizing culture.
• Consistently recognized as a Top Workplace with a true employee-first mindset.
• Entrepreneurial spirit encouragedbring fresh ideas and exceed client expectations.
• Global reach, yet agile and client-focused like a boutique firm.
• Your voice mattersflat structure, open doors, and recognition for your contributions.
• Strong work-life balance, generous PTO, and top-tier wellness benefits.
• Our Canadian project work is expanding, with a healthy pipeline and numerous opportunities on the horizon.

Beyond the Paycheck: Discover Our Benefits

• Vacation starts on day oneaccrue 3 weeks per year, plus a paid birthday off.
• Competitive benefits that support both personal and professional growth.
• Support continuous Professional Development.