Assistant Project Manager - Battery Plants

EllisDon Corporation; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager based in Niagara Falls. This role involves assisting with construction interpretations, preparing project deliverables, and managing schedules to ensure timely project completion. Candidates should have a construction-related degree and a minimum of three years of experience, along with knowledge of project management software. The firm values inclusivity and offers a diverse working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of construction experience or equivalent technical training.
• Able to track changes and deliverables efficiently.
• Capable of supporting project teams in difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in plan and specification analysis for clear construction interpretations.
• Prepare project deliverables including RFIs and agreements.
• Administer subcontracts and ensure compliance.

Skills

Construction experience

Knowledge of scheduling software

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Construction related degree

Tools

Project management software

Contract management software

Job description

Thinking about a change?

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.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

Please Note: this role will be based on site in Port Colborne, ON.

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 issue

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.

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