Assistant Project Manager, Pre Construction

SKYGRiD; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Professional development

Network and connect with professionals

Great Place to Work certified

Gaining valuable on-site experience

Job summary

SKYGRiD Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager, Pre-Construction in Mississauga. You will develop and maintain detailed schedules, review drawings and specifications, and lead procurement during pre-construction to optimize buildability and value.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of on-site high-rise experience, with strong communication and organizational skills and proficiency in MS Project and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years on-site construction experience on high-rise projects.
• Ability to read and coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
• Proficiency with MS Project and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules from early works through occupancy.
• Review logistics plans, drawings, specifications and reports to identify risks and provide solutions.
• Lead procurement and tendering activities, including RFPs, bidder communications, and bid evaluations.
• Identify drawing/spec deficiencies and coordinate RFIs with consultants.
• Analyze design options to improve buildability and value.
• Facilitate pre-construction meetings and transition to construction operations.
• Maintain project documentation, support lessons learned and process improvements.
• Perform additional assignments as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Title

Assistant Project Manager, Pre-Construction

Company

SKYGRiD is an industry-leading construction and building services company. We serve clients in the industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential markets, by utilizing our collaborative team approach to fulfill their building's purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

• Developing and maintaining detailed construction schedules using MS Project, from early works through occupancy, ensuring logical sequencing, realistic durations, and key project milestones.
• Reviewing logistics plans, phasing strategies, drawings, specifications, and consultant reports to identify constructability concerns, coordination issues, and potential project risks, while providing recommendations and alternative solutions.
• Leading procurement and tendering activities, including preparing scopes of work, coordinating RFPs, managing bidder communications, evaluating submissions, preparing bid recaps, and making award recommendations.
• Identifying drawing and specification deficiencies, conflicts, and missing information, and coordinating RFIs with consultants to resolve issues during the pre-construction phase.
• Analyzing design alternatives, materials, and construction methodologies to improve buildability, enhance project value, and optimize costs.
• Facilitating pre-construction meetings with clients, consultants, and trade partners, preparing meeting minutes, maintaining action item logs, and supporting the transition from pre-construction to construction operations.
• Maintaining project documentation in accordance with company standards, preparing project reports, supporting lessons learned initiatives, and contributing to the continuous improvement of pre-construction processes and tools.
• Perform additional assignments as required.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' of on-site construction experience on high-rise projects, from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, project delivery methods, procurement processes, and pre-construction activities
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and coordinate Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of industry practices, standards, and construction methodologies.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify drawing deficiencies, constructability concerns, and project risks.
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions and value engineering recommendations.
• Self-motivated, reliable, responsive, and adaptable, with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for challenges and new initiatives.

Top Benefits And Perks

As a team member at SKYGRiD Construction you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Gaining valuable on- site experience
• Mentorship and growth opportunities
• Professional development
• Network and connect with valuable professionals
• Great Place to Work certified

Pay Transparency

The estimated salary range for this role is $80,000- $110,000.

The posted salary range reflects the expected base pay for this role. Actual compensation will depend on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. SKYGRiD is committed to pay equity and transparency, and further details will be shared during the hiring process.

Working Conditions

• Working at Head Office

Location:

SKYGRiD Construction Head Office is located in central Mississauga, Ontario.

SKYGRiD is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment (if applicable) process as required under SKYGRiD's Accessibility policies and procedures. Applicants must make their accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews.

SKYGRiD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.