Assistant Project Manager- Toronto, ON

SKYGRiD; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site experience

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Professional development

Network and connect with professionals

Great Place to Work certified

Job summary

SKYGRiD is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for construction in the GTA to support project teams on active sites, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget. The role includes mentoring junior staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will coordinate with subs, drive safety, manage costs, and assist in scheduling and planning with the Project Superintendent. Experience in construction and proficiency with MS Office/Project are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating budgets, schedules, and stakeholders is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for client interfaces and team mentoring.
• Familiarity with safety programs and construction industry standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Project Manager and team on assigned sites.
• Manage budgets, costs, schedule, quality, and overall project status with accuracy.
• Advise senior management on risks, conflicts, and recovery options.
• Coordinate and communicate with all subcontractors and resolve delivery, labor, and schedule issues.
• Maintain relationships with trade contractors, architects, consultants, and clients.
• Assist with planning construction projects and creating schedules with the Project Superintendent.
• Prepare contract drawings and specifications for construction.
• Produce timely billings and ensure subcontractor payments.
• Monitor material and labor costs and report on quality.
• Lead and document project meetings efficiently.
• Support SKYGRiD's Safety Program to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Budget management

Schedule coordination

Stakeholder communication

Project meetings

Safety program implementation

Education

Construction-related degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Title

Assistant Project Manager- Construction- GTA

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

The Assistant Project Manager supports the project teams on their assigned sites to establish the project scope and ensure the job is completed within budget and according to schedule. This role involves providing mentoring, coaching, and growth opportunities to junior employees.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

• Providing support to the Project Manager and team.
• Enforcing company and project policies, act as the main client interface, and be responsible for project performance including budget/costs, schedule, quality, and overall project status.
• Advising senior management of potential problems, work interferences, or schedule difficulties and assist in resolving such conflicts.
• Coordinating, managing, and communicating with all subcontractors and effectively deal with problems such as delivery, labor, schedule, and payment disputes.
• Maintaining excellent relationships with trade contractors, architects, consultants, and clients.
• Assisting with planning a construction project and preparing a construction schedule in conjunction with the Project Superintendent.
• Processing contract drawings and specifications and ensure the building is built in accordance with these documents.
• Preparing regular, timely, and accurate billings for owners and ensure timely payment of subcontractor billings.
• Monitoring project material and labor costs and ensure accurate quality reporting.
• Conducting and efficiently managing project meetings.
• Ensure the implementation of SKYGRiD's Safety Program to create a safe work environment.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the Project Risk Register.
• Tracking and managing changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Communicating project objectives to all team members involved
• Attending industry events to build relationships and identifying new opportunities.

What You Will Bring

• Construction-related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum of 6 years construction experience.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control, engineering drawings, and other documents.
• Proficiency in Office and Project Management software (e.g., MS Office/Project).
• Conduct and efficiently manage project meetings.Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and clearly communicate with others.
• 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 $95,000- $115,000.

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 on a construction site
• Possibility of weekend work, based on operational needs

Location: Greater Toronto Area, ON

Travelling will be required to job site. Having a vehicle would be beneficial.

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.

Visit our website at www.skygrid.ca to explore other opportunities with SKYGRiD.

SKYGRiD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.