Assistant Project Manager, Procurement

Pomerleau; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an Assistant Project Manager, Procurement to support the Senior Procurement Manager on the WAHA Healthcare Project in Ontario. You will drive procurement packages from planning through award, coordinating with commercial, scheduling, operations, design, finance and prequalification teams.

The role emphasizes evaluating bids, ensuring compliance with schedules and documents, and maintaining clear communication with bidders and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years in the ICI construction industry with procurement and RFP experience

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Procurement Manager in planning, development, execution and coordination of procurement packages and associated administrative duties
• Independently manage specific bid package or elements of large bid packages
• Act as a point of contact for bidders through the procurement lifecycle and coordinate with commercial, scheduling, operations, design, finance and prequalification teams
• Support the procurement lifecycle from planning, RFP development and tendering through to contract signing, ensuring required steps, documents, and timelines are properly coordinated
• Display excellent communication skills with all project stakeholders including internal team members, trade partners, consultants and clients
• Track and report on package progress
• Conduct bid evaluation of smaller bid packages with emphasis on obtaining the best prices for the Company and our Clients. Support bid evaluation of larger bid packages
• Show competency in and assist the Senior Procurement Manager with legal issues as needed
• Chair, co-chair or attend project meetings
• Support junior team members through training, development, mentoring and coaching

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent and team work

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree or technology diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

The WAHA Redevelopment Project is a 1.8B transformative initiative in Northern Ontario aimed at strengthening healthcare for communities through the delivery of a state-of-the-art hospital and healthcare facility.Jump in and imagine the possibilities as an Assistant Project Manager, Procurement with Pomerleau on the WAHA Healthcare Project. Using your proven experience and impeccable communication skills, you will take on an important role in supporting the Senior Procurement Manager in the bidding, evaluation and award of Project Subcontracts.As a successful Assistant Project Manager, Procurement, you will be responsible for advancing key procurement packages through the RFP process and through to award and execution of Subcontracts. Maintain oversight of all package activities, identifying issues and applying your solution focused attitude to solve unique challenges and problems.As a key member of our team, we will rethink construction together, from idea to completion. Everywhere. All the time. Period.

What you will do

• Assist the Senior Procurement Manager in the planning, development, execution and coordination of procurement packages and associated administrative duties;
• Independently manage specific bid package or elements of large bid packages;
• Act as a point of contact for bidders through the procurement lifecycle and coordinate with commercial, scheduling, operations, design, finance and prequalification teams
• Support the procurement lifecycle from procurement planning, RFP development and tendering through to contract signing, ensuring required steps, documents, and timelines are properly coordinated.
• Display excellent communication skills with all project stakeholders including internal team members, trade partners, consultants and clients;
• Track and report on package progress;
• Conduct bid evaluation of smaller bid packages with emphasis on obtaining the best prices for the Company and our Clients. Support bid evaluation of larger bid packages;
• Show competency in and assist the Senior Procurement Manager with legal issues as needed;
• Chair, co-chair or attend project meetings;
• Support junior team members through training, development, mentoring and coaching.

This role could be for you if you have

• 5 - 7 years’ experience in the ICI construction industry, with experience in procurement and the RFP process of large bid packages;
• University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience;
• Previous experience in procurement or a similar role;
• Experience on $500M+ Design Build construction projects is an asset;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software;
• Good understanding on contract types with subcontractors such as CCDC2, CCA-1 Short-Form SCA, Long-Form SCA and Term and conditions.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask;
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third‑party job board.