Assistant Project Manager - Buildings

Maple Reinders Group; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support exciting construction projects in Victoria. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a sustainable and culturally significant building, the Royal BC Museum Collections and Research Building. You'll work closely with project managers, assisting in budgeting, scheduling, and maintaining contract documentation while ensuring safety and quality standards. If you're driven to grow into a Project Manager role and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position could be your next career step. Join a company that values integrity, ingenuity, and community stewardship, and take your career to new heights.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Hybrid Work Options

Group Health Insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Regular Performance Reviews

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Discretionary Bonuses

Growth Opportunities

On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in project coordination within construction.
• University degree or diploma in civil engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budget preparation and project administration.
• Support project managers in maintaining schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Project Coordination

Budget Management

Contract Documentation

Site Safety Compliance

Client Relationship Management

Education

University Degree in Civil Engineering

Technology Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager - Buildings

Maple Reinders is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the contract for the construction of the Royal BC Museum Collections and Research Building in Colwood, (Victoria) BC. The new facility will be an advanced, sustainable, and culturally sensitive building that will serve as a community and learning hub for the region. Once complete, the new facility will house the Royal BC Museum's collections, research departments, learning spaces and the BC Archives. Mass timber construction will be used extensively and the building will meet CleanBC energy efficiency standards, and be LEED Gold Certified.

As an Assistant Project Manager in our Buildings division, you will have the opportunity to support our Project Managers in the delivery of our exciting Industrial, Commercial and Institutional building projects. The focus of your role will be to maintain contract documentation, support estimating and assist with the preparation of budgets and schedules. We work on a variety of types of contracts such as Design Build, Plan and Spec and Construction Management and you will gain experience on all of these.

The purpose of the Assistant Project Manager in supporting the Project Manager is to ensure that a profit is made on the project, that the work is performed as per the contract documents, that the project is completed with outstanding quality, and that the jobsite is a safe workplace. In doing so, you will be involved in:

• Assisting in preparing budgets and cost projections, setting up project administration files
• Assisting with correspondence to Owner, Architect, Engineers, sub-trades and suppliers in cooperation with the Project Manager and Superintendent
• Selecting suppliers and sub-trades and obtaining quotations
• Assisting in preparing and updating the project construction schedule
• Developing successful relationships with current and prospective clients, consultants, realtors, and developers
• Ensuring there is a continuous focus on site safety in accordance with regulatory requirements as well as our Corporate Health and Safety Policy
• Attending site meetings and assisting in the completion of project deficiencies
• Closing tenders in consultation with senior managers

At Maple, we are looking for individuals who have the skills and desire to take on the role of Assistant Project Manager, but have the drive to become a Project Manager.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Minimum 2-5 years or more experience as a Project Coordinator in the construction industry.
• A University Degree/Technology Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience.

We want an individual who will embody Maple Reinders core values of:

• People – Supporting our people to thrive.
• Integrity – Doing the right thing without compromise.
• Relationships – Building trust with clients & partners.
• Stewardship – Caring for communities & the environment.
• Ingenuity – Embracing challenges. Encouraging ideas. Engineering solutions.

Benefits (Full-Time Salary):

• Competitive Salaries
• Hybrid Work Options (for applicable positions)
• Weekly Pay
• Group Health Insurance Plan (Extended Medical, Dental & Health Care Spending Account)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Employer Matching)
• Regular Performance Reviews & Yearly Salary Review
• Life Insurance and LTD Group Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Discretionary Bonuses & Profit Sharing
• Reward System (Maple Points)
• Discount Programs & Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program
• Growth Opportunities
• On-Site Parking

We want you to succeed and we are prepared to get you there by investing in you. We offer extensive training through our “Centre of Learning” to facilitate your career growth through programs such as LEED, Gold Seal and “lunch and learns”.

The career plan for the Assistant Project Manager is to become a Project Manager where you are overseeing your own projects and the pace this happens will be up to you.

If you are motivated by a challenge, and have a desire for continuous learning to advance your career, we want to hear from you. Please provide your project list including the dollar value along with your resume and cover letter.

Salary Range: $85k-$110k

Thank you for your interest in a career with Maple Reinders. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Maple Reinders is an equal opportunity employer and supports employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace. Upon request, Maple Reinders accommodates candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process.