Assistant Project Manager

EllisDon; Canada; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon in Canada is seeking a construction professional to join our team in a hands-on, on-site role. You will support field leadership, safety, and quality on active projects.

The role emphasizes preconstruction planning, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, and BIM coordination to drive efficient delivery and compliance.

We value inclusive diversity and offer a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with competitive compensation and opportunities to work on diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Field Leadership & Operations: assist the project team with day-to-day oversight of on-site activities.
• Preconstruction & Planning: help develop project schedules, subcontractor evaluations, and preconstruction activities, including risk assessments and quality planning.
• Contract & Legal Compliance: support project managers in maintaining construction documents, subcontracts, insurance, bonds, and contract requirements.
• Scheduling & Coordination: contribute to the preparation of six-week look-ahead schedules, weekly work plans, and coordination with subcontractors to keep work aligned with milestones.
• Procurement & Subcontractor Management: assist with subcontractor buyout, material procurement, submittals, approvals, and tracking of deliveries and fabrication.
• Safety Oversight: support the implementation of project-specific safety plans, participate in safety meetings and inspections, and reinforce EllisDon safety standards through regular inspections and corrective actions. Review subcontractor pre-mobilization safety documentation.
• Quality Assurance: help implement the project specific quality control plan, review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals, and track quality issues for resolution.
• Financial Management: assist with labor management, cost reports, project budgets, and monthly billings to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Lean & BIM Utilization: contribute to Lean planning and BIM coordination, supporting project efficiency and collaboration.
• Communication & Reporting: maintain accurate project documentation, support closeout processes, and provide timely updates to the project team.
• Client Relations & Business Development: help maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and attention to project needs.

Job description

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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.

Major Responsibilities

• Field Leadership & Operations: Assist the project team with day-to-day oversight of on-site activities, supporting safety, quality, and production goals.
• Preconstruction & Planning: Participate in the development of project schedules, subcontractor evaluations, and preconstruction activities, including risk assessments and quality planning.
• Contract & Legal Compliance: Support project managers in maintaining construction documents, subcontracts, insurance, bonds, and contract requirements.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Contribute to the preparation of six-week look-ahead schedules, weekly work plans, and coordination with subcontractors to keep work aligned with milestones.
• Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Assist with subcontractor buyout, material procurement, submittals, approvals, and tracking of deliveries and fabrication.
• Safety Oversight: Support the implementation of project-specific safety plans, participate in safety meetings and inspections, and reinforce EllisDon safety standards through regular inspections and corrective actions. Review subcontractor pre-mobilization safety documentation.
• Quality Assurance: Help implement the project specific quality control plan, review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals, and track quality issues for resolution.
• Financial Management: Assist with labor management, cost reports, project budgets, and monthly billings to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Lean & BIM Utilization: Contribute to Lean planning and BIM coordination, supporting project efficiency and collaboration.
• Communication & Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, support closeout processes, and provide timely updates to the project team.
• Client Relations & Business Development: Help maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and attention to project needs.
• Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000

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!

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.

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

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

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