Assistant Project Manager

EllisDon; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ottawa seeks a skilled construction professional to manage project schedules and subcontract compliance. Candidates should possess a construction-related degree and at least three years of experience. The role requires problem-solving skills and involves advising the Construction Manager on potential issues. The firm promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive compensation

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of construction experience or equivalent technical training.
• Ability to support the project team during challenges.
• CISD Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Assist in plan and specification analysis for construction.
• Prepare project deliverables like RFIs and project expediting lists.
• Implement and monitor the construction schedule.
• Manage subcontracts and compliance.
• Advise the Construction Manager on potential problems.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Project management skills

Scheduling knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Construction-related degree

Tools

Project management software

Scheduling software

Job description

Overview

EllisDon is a diverse team serving the construction industry across pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers and develop creative solutions for complex problems on significant projects. We are committed to inclusive diversity and to creating an environment where every employee feels safe to be their authentic self. EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share.

To learn more, explore our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction.

EllisDon is proud to provide a unique career opportunity that offers continuous learning, growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment committed to inclusion and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in plan and specification analysis to provide clear, trackable interpretations of design/drawings for construction
• Prepare project deliverables including tracking and creating RFIs, transmitting and tracking submittals, composing agreements, and maintaining the project expediting list
• Develop, implement and monitor the construction schedule to deliver the project on time and under budget
• Administer and manage subcontracts including subcontractor compliance, tracking of changes and deliverables
• Advise the Construction Manager of potential problems, work interferences and schedule difficulties and assist in resolving issues

Qualifications

• 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
• You have CISD Secret clearance or are eligible to obtain it

Additional Information

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 welcome 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 timely updates to all candidates. If you haven’t already, create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.