Assistant Project Manager - Sudbury

SSA Recruitment (CA); Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee major civil engineering projects across Northern Ontario. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of expertise in construction, along with strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Key responsibilities include supporting project planning, ensuring compliance, and managing project execution. This position requires a degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, with opportunities to work at various sites throughout Ontario.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in civil engineering or construction.
• Experience in civil engineering construction projects.
• Willingness to work at various project sites across Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager with planning and scheduling.
• Assist in project execution and compliance.
• Oversee projects to meet budget requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Initiative skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering Technology

Professional accreditation (P.Eng./CET)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with overall project planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting for major structures projects across Northern Ontario
• Assist in managing all aspects of project execution, ensuring compliance with legislative, labour, and company requirements.
• Uphold and enforce company policies and procedures throughout project delivery.
• Oversee and coordinate projects to remain within budget parameters.
• Contribute to the preparation of cost status reports, including percent completion, costs to date, and cost forecasts.
• Identify potential issues and alert management to risks, creating action plans to reduce impact and mitigate problems.
• Track project progress continuously and take corrective measures when needed.
• Assist with budget and forecast preparation while managing scope and contract changes to reduce risk.
• Ensure all changes to scope or contracts are submitted to and approved by the client.
• Implement and monitor the company’s Safety Policy and Program.
• Oversee compliance with the company’s Quality Assurance Program and related standards.
• Manage manpower planning, equipment coordination, and material procurement.
• Support subcontractor oversight, including work execution and contract administration.
• Prepare and submit progress billings, and assist in collecting outstanding payments.
• Conduct regular on-site safety inspections.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering Technology.
• Professional accreditation (P.Eng. / CET) or equivalent technical training and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering or construction.
• Background in civil engineering construction such as dams, powerhouses, generation stations, bridges, infrastructure, and / or heavy civil projects.
• Experience on OPG projects or in powerhouses is an asset.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, leadership, and initiative skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project, and Bluebeam.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Skilled in management, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Attention to detail and strong time management capabilities.
• Willingness to work at various project sites across Ontario.