Assistant Project Manager, Insurance Assessment

EllisDon; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead diverse project teams through all phases of construction. This role involves managing project delivery, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring quality and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction and estimating, particularly in the insurance sector. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and fosters a culture of inclusion while providing opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in construction, design, and management.
• Strong understanding of insurance, restoration, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver full project life-cycle solutions.
• Manage project delivery to meet goals including scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Risk Assessment

Estimating Strategies

Communication Skills

Client Interaction

Education

Architectural or Engineering Degree

PMP Designation

Tools

Xactimate Software

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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.

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You As An Assistant Project Manager Will

• Represent Owner’s and Clients by providing leadership, oversight and direction managing individual and/or multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver the full project life-cycle solutions for clients. This includes Pre-Design, Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operational Readiness and one year warranty reviews.
• Manage all facets of a project and take on direct accountability for project delivery in order to meet and exceed established goals including scope, schedule, budget, procurement, quality and risk.
• Interact and coordinate the activities of the Consultants and Contractors and provide direction to consultant team and contractor, on behalf of the Owner.
• Develop and implement a communication plan for project, maintain written reports/meeting minutes, and track progress and status of each project.
• Prepare scope of work, request for proposal documents, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Work with Building Consultant team (PA&M) to identify risks in project estimate, verify scope of work and ultimately deliver the required class of estimate for clients in Insurance sector.
• Attend Insurance losses to verify scope to assist with estimating exercise. Work with clients on a consultancy basis to determine specific project details.
• Maintain historical databases, including labour rates, material pricing, and project costs, for future reference.
• Review third party estimates for accuracy and report via technical narrative to clients.

Is this the right role for you?

• Architectural and or Engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training in addition to 8-10 years’ experience/knowledge of construction, design and management. PMP designation is an asset.
• 5+ years experience in the insurance restoration world.
• 5+ years of experience and knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• Estimating experience in Lump Sum, Construction Management and T&M contracts is essential.
• You have experience in completing own forces estimates including but not limited to selective demolition, rough carpentry and concrete and formwork.
• You have a strong understanding of insurance, restoration, construction beyond estimating including scheduling, project management, risk assessment, constructability, and market conditions.
• You have a working knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• Experience with Xactimate Software is an asset.

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

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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