Assistant Project Manager

Marshall; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Moncton is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project delivery and manage Key Process Indicators. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Project. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute to significant engineering projects in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in similar industries.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Fluent written and oral English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program managers to gather project data.
• Manage and maintain project documentation.
• Monitor and report on project progress.

Skills

Project Management knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Ability to self-motivate

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certification or degree in Engineering, Operations, Business

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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Marshall Land Systems requires an Assistant Project Manager in Moncton, NB to join our team. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will actively support the Program Manager in the successful delivery of the project by supporting the Integrated Project Planning & Control activities, as well as provide planning reports and metrics to satisfy the project and contractual requirements and undertake appropriate analysis to identify timely corrective actions where necessary.

The Assistant Project Manager will develop & manage Key Process Indicators (KPIs) to support executing programs & initiatives, as well as ensure projects & programs deliver on planned objectives & outcomes.

Your responsibilities in this role:

• Collaborate with program managers and other team members to gather project data, analyze requirements, and monitor deliverables and milestones.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and technical specifications.
• Manage updates or revisions to the main project collaborative environment.
• Establish & manage project plans that satisfy business requirements & commitments.
• Manage the implementation and on-going maintenance of PMO meetings (as defined in the Communication plan) with support from the Program Managers; including review, update, and monitor action items arising from meetings.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Monitor and report on project progress for contract deliverables, identifying and addressing any issues or deviations from the plan.
• Monitor and report on project performance using KPIs, providing early identification of performance issues.
• Assist in the creation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key deliverables, metrics and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with program managers and other team members to support reporting for Estimates to Completion (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Engage with and gain commitments from project stakeholders.
• Provide regular performance and resource demand updates.
• Coordinate and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure procedural compliance in accordance with the applicable Management System (Quality Management System) and Project Management Methodology.
• Support Estimates to Completion (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Support effective project risk, opportunity, and change management activities.
• Support ad-hoc duties that will be consistent with the nature of the position within Marshall.
• All other duties as assigned.

Apply if you have most of the following:

• Demonstrated Project Management knowledge with moderate experience supporting the delivery projects, with at least three (3) years of experience in similar industries and environments.
• Certification or degree in Engineering, Operations, Business or other, with experience related to project management or equivalent.
• PMP certification is an asset, but is not essential.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• High energy individual, with ability to self-motivate and motivate a team towards a solution-oriented accountability culture.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences: fluent written and oral English is mandatory.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and proficient with relevant business and project management software including MS Project.

Must be eligible to meet the requirements of export control regulations, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and Canadian government security requirements.

>About Marshall:

Marshall Land Systems is part of the 110-year-old Marshall Group of Companies, an independent private organization headquartered in Cambridge (UK).

Located in Ottawa and Moncton, Marshall Land Systems provides military and commercial customers with a range of world-leading applied engineering services and product solutions across Canada and beyond. Marshall seeks to develop and deliver long-term value to its customers, whilst remaining firmly committed to enhancing the communities in which it operates and creating exciting opportunities for its people.

For decades, our Land Systems team has been providing configurable, modular, highly advanced infrastructure solutions such as: laboratories, medical facilities, command and control centres, communication hubs and tactical shelters. From the heat of the desert to sub-zero temperatures we have also provided vehicle systems and platform integrations that enabled us to provide protection for people and equipment operating in the most challenging environments.

We are growing and we would love for you to join our team. This is truly an organization where you can have an enormous impact on the world around you. If you want to make your mark in an organization where people really matter, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click here.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing, Military and International Affairs, and Truck Transportation