Assistant Project Manager

EllisDon; Duncan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Duncan, BC. In this role, you will support project delivery by analyzing plans, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with subcontractor agreements. This innovative firm values diverse experiences and promotes an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive. If you have a construction-related degree and a passion for problem-solving, this opportunity to contribute to exciting projects while growing your career is perfect for you. Join a company that celebrates individuality and fosters professional growth!

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of construction experience or equivalent technical training.
• Working knowledge of scheduling and project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in plan and specification analysis for construction projects.
• Develop, implement, and monitor construction schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Scheduling

Problem Solving

Education

Construction related degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Contract Management Software

Job description

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.

You as an ‘Assistant Project Manager’ will:

• Assist in plan and specification analysis in order to provide clear, trackable and coordinated interpretations of the design/drawings for construction
• 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 deliverables
• Advise Construction Manager and Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences and schedule difficulties and assist in resolving issues
• This position is located in Duncan, BC

Is this the right role for you?

• You have a construction related degree and a minimum of three years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
• Working knowledge of scheduling, project management and contract software
• Ability to support the project team and help overcome problematic situations

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 here to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities.