Assistant Project Manager, Subcontracts Management

Ledcor Ontario Infrastructure Projects; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure project firm is looking for an Assistant Project Manager in Oshawa, Ontario. The role involves subcontract management for a large-scale rail transit project and requires 4 years of civil construction experience. Candidates should have a background in managing contracts and strong organizational skills. This position is primarily site-based with occasional travel required.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Recognition for diversity and inclusion efforts

Qualifications

• 4 years of civil construction experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Senior Coordinator required.
• Hands-on subcontract management and electronic record-keeping experience.
• Knowledge of the rail and transit construction industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned subcontracts from negotiation through completion.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks to achieve best impact on project targets.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Relationship-building skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary education in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Are you an aspiring Assistant Project Manager with experience working on large scale rail transit projects? If so we would love to hear from you! You will be responsible for the subcontract management of an exciting GO Transit project in Oshawa, Ontario.

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Responsibilities

• Manage assigned subcontracts from negotiation through completion, monitoring progress and flagging potential financial or technical issues.
• Lead subcontractor onboarding processes and coordinate with discipline leads.
• Maintain subcontract databases, upload executed documents and accurately tag data points.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progression.
• Identify and manage opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible impact on schedule and financial targets.
• Manage the procurement process including subcontractor / trade / supplier negotiations and awards.
• Negotiate subcontract pricing terms and conditions.
• Review and track subcontractor onboarding documentation including insurance requirements for completeness and compliance.
• Administer insurance policies and claims within project deductible limits, ensuring renewals are monitored and issues escalated to project leadership.
• Coordinate with internal teams to address contractual rights, obligations and performance matters.
• Track key deliverables (e.g., bonds, reports, insurance certificates) and maintain change logs and summary reports for management.
• Participate in subcontractor kickoff meetings, regular progress meetings, payment administration, schedule monitoring and subcontract closeout.

Qualifications

• 4 years of civil construction experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Senior Coordinator is required.
• Experience working on large scale infrastructure projects for a General Contractor in Canada.
• Completion of post-secondary education in civil engineering or a related field is required.
• Professional Engineer license in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
• Hands-on subcontract management and electronic record-keeping experience.
• Prior experience working with contracts, record management and certificates of insurance.
• Knowledge of the rail and transit construction industry is an asset.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical, commercial and legal concepts to subcontract issues.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word with working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative mindset.

Working Conditions

• Site-based position in Oshawa, Ontario.
• Occasional travel to downtown Toronto office will be required for the duration of the project.

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation and mining. We are experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page.