Assistant Project Manager - ICI - Ottawa
Michael Page International (Canada)
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Job summary
Michael Page International (Canada) seeks an Assistant Project Manager for Ottawa to support project delivery, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation across ICI projects. You will work with Project Managers, site staff, consultants, and clients to keep milestones aligned with budgets and quality standards.
Growth into a full Project Manager role is expected with strong performance. Experience with ICI projects and procurement processes is valued, along with proficiency in common PM software.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial construction.
- Experience supporting construction management, general contracting, or design-build projects is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Assist Project Managers in all phases of project delivery, from pre-construction through closeout.
- Coordinate project activities between owners, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and field staff.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, including contracts, submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and change requests.
- Track project milestones and support schedule management activities.
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Job description
- A well known Ottawa based ICI focused General Contractor
- Looking for a new Assistant Preoject Manager due to a strong project pipeline
The organisation is a leading Ottawa-based construction management and general contracting firm with a reputation for delivering complex institutional, commercial, and industrial (ICI) projects throughout Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.
Working closely with other Project Managers, Site Superintendents, consultants, subcontractors, and clients, the APM will play a key role in maintaining project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and documentation.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a construction professional looking to grow their project management career while contributing to landmark projects across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.
This position is designed for growth into a full Project Manager within a relatively short space of time, (dependant upon satisfactory performance).
- Assist Project Managers in all phases of project delivery, from pre-construction through closeout.
- Coordinate project activities between owners, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and field staff.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, including contracts, submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and change requests.
- Track project milestones and support schedule management activities.
- Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
- Review invoices, progress claims, and subcontractor payment applications.
- Support the administration of change orders and project cost reporting.
- Help identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality objectives.
- Assist in tendering and procurement activities.
- Coordinate subcontractor and supplier scopes of work.
- Support contract administration and ensure documentation compliance.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and deliverables.
- Maintain project logs for RFIs, submittals, deficiencies, change orders, and site instructions.
- Generate regular project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support project scheduling and look-ahead planning processes.
- Ensure project records are accurate, organized, and up to date.
- Develop positive working relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners.
- Participate in coordination meetings and project presentations.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants
- Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial construction.
- Experience supporting construction management, general contracting, or design-build projects is an asset.
- Project Management and/or Project Co-ordination experience with projects valued at $10 Million+
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with project management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, MS Project, or equivalent.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and project controls.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- A basic salary of up to $115,000
- Health/Dental Insurance
- Matched RRSP
- Bonus/Profit Share
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