Assistant Project Manager

18 EllisDon Construction Services Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Opportunities for continuous learning

Job summary

EllisDon Construction Services Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager with a construction background to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex projects.

You will work with pre-construction through post-construction teams, ensuring schedules meet timelines and budgets while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. You should have 3+ years of construction experience, be able to read and interpret drawings and specs, and be proficient with scheduling and contract software.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of construction experience in a Project Management role.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical to non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of scheduling, project management and contract software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and specification analysis across design, coordination, budget and schedule.
• Prepare project deliverables, RFIs, submittals, agreements and expediting lists.
• Develop, implement and monitor construction schedules to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Administer and manage subcontracts, changes and deliverables.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors on behalf of the Owner.

Skills

Construction PM

Scheduling

Communication

Read drawings

Education

Construction degree/diploma

Tools

Scheduling software

Contract software

Job description

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we’re putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and specification analysis in order to provide clear, trackable and coordinated interpretations of the design/drawings from pre-construction to completion including design, coordination, budget, and schedule in conjunction with construction teams, end users and all stakeholders.
• Preparation of project deliverables including tracking and creating of RFIs, transmitting and tracking of submittals, composing agreements and maintaining project expediting list.
• Develop, implement and monitor the construction schedule to deliver the project on time and under budget.
• Administration and management of subcontracts including subcontractor compliance, tracking of changes and deliverable.
• Interact, coordinate the activities of the Consultants and Contractors, and provide direction to consultant team and contractor, on behalf of the Owner.
• Assist in day to day oversight and management of contractors working on site.
• Plan and co-ordinate all Health & Safety aspects required for project completion.
• Develop and implement a communication plan for project, maintain written reports/meeting minutes, and track progress and status of each project.
• Assist in preparing detailed scopes of work, requests for proposal documents, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Prepare regular, timely and accurate billing, and ensure timely payment of subcontractor billings.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support the team’s ongoing development and progression.
• Submit project reports to Senior Project Manager and communicate with management about project progress and areas of risk that need to be escalated.

Qualifications

• You have a construction related degree/diploma and three+ years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in a Project Management role.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of scheduling, project management and contract software.
• Ability to support the project team and help overcome problematic situations.
• You have working knowledge of scheduling, project management and contract software.
• You have the ability to read construction specs and drawings.
• You are a self starter and enjoy working independently.
• You enjoy liaising with multiple stakeholders including but not limited to project teams, leadership team, external counsel and consultants.
• You have a strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.

Benefits and Compensation

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

About EllisDon

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success. We build on great relationships. We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity. We exist to provide great careers to one another. With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience. Values-based leadership. EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.