Assistant Project Manager

Design Works Engineering; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Works Engineering, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering firm, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Edmonton. The role involves assisting in project coordination and documentation while supporting project managers to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering, architecture, or construction environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to adapt, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project coordination, scheduling, and documentation.
• Tracking project deliverables and timelines.
• Preparing and organizing project files, reports, and correspondence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or degree in business administration, project management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Design Works Engineering

Director of Administration, Design Works Engineering

Welcome to Design Works Engineering!

We’re a dynamic, multi-disciplinary engineering firm offering expertise in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, energy modelling, and fire protection design. United by a shared vision, our diverse team is passionate about delivering outstanding projects—and building even stronger relationships.

At Design Works, we’re a team of innovative professionals from all backgrounds, and we’re excited to connect with like-minded individuals who are ready to make an impact.

The Position:

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Assistant Project Manager to join our growing team and support the successful delivery of engineering projects from start to finish.

What will you be doing?

As Assistant Project Manager, you’ll work closely with Project Managers and technical teams to ensure projects stay on track, on time, and on budget. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with project coordination, scheduling, and documentation
• Tracking project deliverables and timelines
• Preparing and organizing project files, reports, and correspondence
• Communicating with internal teams, clients, and consultants to gather and distribute information
• Supporting proposal preparation and project setup in our management systems
• Assisting with invoicing, budget tracking, and contract administration
• Attending project meetings and recording meeting minutes
• Helping manage workloads and priorities to keep multiple projects running smoothly

What you bring?

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project management tools
• Experience in an engineering, architecture, or construction environment is considered an asset
• Ability to adapt, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a high attention to detail
• Diploma or degree in business administration, project management, or a related field is preferred

Who you are:

• You are a natural self-starter with the ability to prioritize, self-schedule, meet tight deadlines, and work with colleagues from various departments, market sectors, and locations
• You are comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance
• You are hard-working, reliable, and you have open communication with your team
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you welcome challenges, rather than shy away from them

At Design Works Engineering, we believe in building careers—not just offering jobs. Empowering our team to reach their full potential is central to our mission and essential to delivering exceptional value on every project.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you believe this opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, we encourage you to apply with confidence. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted directly by our team for the next steps.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

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