Assistant Project Manager

Fero International Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm located in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project delivery while working closely with the Project Manager. The role involves coordinating internal teams, monitoring project progress, assisting with financial management, and ensuring adherence to ethical standards. Candidates should possess a post-secondary diploma in engineering or construction, with experience in project coordination and a track record in managing multi-discipline teams. Competitive compensation and a commitment to inclusivity are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Continuous learning and growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of or in the process of achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a variety of projects on a multi-discipline team such as ~ $3M projects.
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of the OHSA.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery by assisting the Project Manager.
• Help coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and external partners.
• Monitor all critical path items and assist in financial management.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary college diploma, engineering/construction related diploma or degree

Tools

MS Office applications

VDC software

Job description

Position Overview

Working closely with the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for projects from receipt of purchase order through final installation and final customer site acceptance. This is achieved by providing critical leadership to the project, ensuring detailed project plans are developed and in place, daily/weekly/monthly measurement of project’s progress to plan, effective interaction with customers, stakeholders, and internal reporting of the project’s progress.

Key Accountabilities

• Support project delivery by assisting the Project Manager in achieving customer and company targets for cost, quality, schedule and HSE requirements.
• Assist with team coordination by helping organize and communicate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external partners to ensure project tasks are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Support customer communication by preparing correspondence, attending meetings with the Project Manager, and helping document key project events, decisions, and issues to maintain strong customer satisfaction.
• Assist in managing project risk by helping identify potential risks, contributing to mitigation plan(s). And supporting project planning activities such as preparing budgets, gathering labor and material estimates, and helping track long‑lead procurement items.
• Monitor all critical path items by assisting in tracking material deliveries, expediting orders when needed, helping find approved substitutes if possible/permitted, support the development and maintenance of the project schedule and critical path activities.
• Help prepare project plans by gathering relevant information, organizing documentation, and supporting the Project Manager during initial build planning meetings.
• Support resource management by helping coordinate manpower, equipment and material requirements, and assisting in ensuring resources are aligned with project tasks.
• Assist with financial management by helping prepare financial forecasts, updating cost tracking spreadsheets, collecting data for reports, and escalating financial issues or discrepancies to the Project Manager or Director of Operations as required.
• Support Management Reporting: Assist in team communications meetings by preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, updating status reports on a regular basis. Attend the project status meeting as required by Director Operations.
• Assist with Project Change Management by tracking all contract changes and preparing CCRs (Customer Change Requests). Ensure customer caused/requested changes are executed by the team only after receipt of customer agreement.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Fero Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Project Manager to meet the ongoing needs of the project(s).

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary college diploma, engineering / construction related diploma or degree.
• Completion of or in the process of achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Engineering experience in the manufacturing industry relating to commercial or healthcare buildings. Experience with modular construction is an asset.
• Must have a practical working knowledge of construction, experience with building codes and applicable federal and provincial regulations.
• Must have a proven track record of coordinating multi‑disciplined project design and construction teams.
• Must have acted in a lead or supporting role with a minimum of three years’ experience in a variety of projects/markets on a multi‑discipline team with exposure to minimum of (individual size) ~ $3M projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and an understanding of the OHSA.
• Strong technical aptitude, with knowledge of MS Office applications (including Dynamics 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Word) as well as VDC software.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel to customer and supplier locations as required.
• Participate pro‑actively in the continuous improvement process.
• Strong presentation, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers according to deadlines and under pressure‑filled conditions is essential.

Competencies For Success

• Relationship Management: ability to influence and build relationships at all levels, both with clients and teams as a trusted advisor, with strong self‑awareness.
• Adaptive Thinking: applies critical thinking coupled with sound analysis and judgement to evaluate ideas, strategies, and outcomes.
• Strategic Orientation: Business acumen and ability to understand the drivers, financials, variables, and underlying business models our organization utilizes to generate a profit and drive toward being a sustainable organization. Able to anticipate emerging issues or outcomes based on experience and critical thinking.
• Risk Orientation – Assessment and Mitigation Skills: demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions involving complex information and dynamic situations which complements business performance. Is curious and innovative.
• Character Based Leadership: Leads with integrity, humility and transparency, courage, drive, and passion.
• Building High Performing Teams: delivers results by empowering people and creating a positive work environment.

What We Offer

Fero provides career opportunities with continuous learning and growth in parallel with competitive compensation, benefits and value offerings that support the wellbeing of our team members.

Fero International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to ensuring an environment free from discrimination, in accordance with all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the AODA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the AODA during any step of the application process, please advise your recruiter contact.

How To Apply

This is an active and open position. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for considering a career with Fero.