Assistant Project Manager

Pomerleau; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Hybrid work

Employee stock ownership

Career growth

Transit reimbursement

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in its Civil & Infrastructure team to oversee large-scale civil, infrastructure and marine projects in Canada. You will work with client groups and subcontractors as a core member of the projects team, handling complex coordination and documentation.

With 5–10 years of relevant experience and an engineering degree or technology diploma, you will support project schedules, shop drawings, RFIs, purchase orders and change notices, while

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience in large-scale civil construction.
• Engineering degree or technology diploma.
• Strong knowledge of construction project methodologies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the project team on large civil projects.
• Review and update construction schedules.
• Manage shop drawings, RFIs, POs, change notices, and close-out docs.
• Analyze project quotes to achieve best market prices.
• Uphold HS&E standards and foster strong safety culture on site.

Skills

Project coordination

Schedule interpretation

Stakeholder relations

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As an Assistant Project Manager in the Civil & Infrastructure team at Pomerleau Construction, you will manage large-scale civil, infrastructure and marine projects - ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion - while working closely with our client groups and subcontractors and acting as an integral part of our projects team.

What you will do

• Assist and guide the project team with coordination and project support.
• Take pride in your ability to effectively review, interpret and update the construction schedules.
• Utilize your passion for organization through maintenance, review and follow-up of shop drawings, RFI’s, material purchase orders, change notice quotes and project completion documents.
• Effectively collect, review and analyze project quotes with emphasis on obtaining the very best prices in the market.
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project. Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote Pomerleau’s HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project.
• Support in the maintenance and building of positive relationships with subtrades, clients and project stakeholders.

This role could be for you if you have

• Roughly 5-10 years’ experience supporting large-scale civil construction projects.
• A University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction project methodologies, financial management, building codes and associated legislation.
• A proven track record for project leadership and team collaboration.
• A passion for building and nurturing exceptional stakeholder relationships.
• Field experience - proven ability to demonstrate application of best practices on site.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day oneFor the past four years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.