Assistant Project Manager

Dream; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development company in Calgary is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to aid in the timely and budget-friendly delivery of construction projects. Ideal candidates are organized team players with 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong coordination and analytical skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to build on your skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Fun company events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in construction, design, or development.
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, MS Project and project database management.
• Excellent coordination and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Project Manager in tracking projects and coordinating with team members.
• Track and report on all stages of each project.
• Assist with WIP and project cost-to-complete reviews.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Team-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Scheduling software

Job description

Dream is looking for an Assistant Project Manager!

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. Dream’s Calgary Income Properties Construction team is currently looking for an experienced Assistant Project Manager to provide assistance for all stages of our construction projects working towards on time and on budget project delivery.

Who are you?

There’s a lot happening at Dream, and it’s happening fast. Are you passionate, dedicated, and highly analytical? Do you enjoy keeping everything and everyone organized? Do you love working with people? If so, read on. We want to hear from you.

Bringing with you over three years of project coordination/management experience, you’ve proven that you are not afraid to think outside the box to find the best approach to achieve results. You are proactive, leading by example rather than sitting back. You consider the bigger picture when focusing on completing tasks, and you thrive on meeting deadlines, process improvement, and efficiency.

Your understanding of the project cycle and coordination skills are apparent through your clearly written and verbal communication. You are comfortable working with trades, consultants, and all levels of management, and it is important to us that you are team-oriented and that people like collaborating with you.

We want to bring on someone who is eager to learn, hard working, and likes to have fun. In other words, we want you to fit in here. This is an opportunity for you to take on responsibilities, build on your already strong skill set and help your team achieve its goals, all in a work environment that is fast‑paced, dynamic and fun.

What will you do?

• Assist the Senior Project Manager and the VP, Construction in tracking projects (5+), coordinating with multiple project team members;
• Track and report on all stages of each project and provide information in a uniform manner;
• Set up meetings, take minutes (with action items and dates) and distribute project deliverables;
• Track project schedules during Development, Transition and Pre‑Construction (Project Tracker Report) Concept Development, Preconstruction, and Construction;
• Follow up on deliverables by consultants, trades and anyone outside of Dream Construction;
• Review invoices, collect supporting backup, and facilitate approvals;
• Assist in vendor progress billing, hold back and job cost reconciliations on an ongoing basis;
• Assist with WIP (Work In Progress) and project cost-to-complete reviews;
• Coordinate with Property Management, Asset Management, Leasing on items as directed;
• Manage files, copy, and other administrative duties as directed.

What type of experience and skills do you have?

• 3+ years of progressive experience in construction, design, or development;
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture;
• Understanding of project scope, including plans, specifications, change orders, and contracts, is an asset;
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, MS Project and project database management;
• Experience with scheduling software; CAD experience is an asset;
• Previous on‑site construction experience is an asset;
• Excellent coordination and multi-tasking abilities;
• Highly organized and able to perform under tight deadlines and competing priorities;
• Self-motivated, innovative, and a creative thinker with strong prioritization skills;
• Proven team player, comfortable in a dynamic environment;
• Able to take action quickly with accuracy;
• Strong analytical skills and comfortable working with numbers.

Who Are We?

Dream Unlimited is an award‑winning Canadian real estate investment, development and management company with approximately $28 billion of assets under management in North America and Europe. Our scope of business includes asset management and management services for four publicly listed funds.

Dream has grown substantially since its formation in 1996, becoming one of Canada’s leading real‑estate companies with a diverse workforce in North America and Europe. We are one of Canada’s largest developers, building communities for people to live in; developing land, homes, condominiums, retail centers and renewable power projects. We also build communities to work in, bringing office, industrial and retail spaces to life. We invest in and manage properties, enriching them for the people who work here and the greater community.

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to seize unconventional opportunities and approach every project with passion and purpose. At Dream, we care about our employees, provide exciting work opportunities, open work environments, and fun events, fostering an atmosphere where continuous learning and innovation thrive. Join us and make a difference.

We look forward to hearing from you, but please note; due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who qualify will be contacted.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodation through any aspect our process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.