Assistant Project Manager- Toronto, ON

Skygrid Construction Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Professional networking

Job summary

SKYGRiD Construction is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join our team in the Scarborough/Toronto area. You will support project managers on assigned sites, help establish scope, and ensure delivery within budget and schedule.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with subcontractors, and oversee safety, quality, and reporting. This role involves frequent communication with clients and optimization of project performance.

Qualifications

• Construction-related degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years construction experience.
• Understanding of corporate and industry practices.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, scheduling, and cost control.
• Proficiency with Office and MS Project.
• Ability to lead meetings and communicate clearly.
• Enthusiasm for challenges and new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and teams on assigned sites.
• Establish project scope and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Mentor junior employees and foster growth.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and manage disputes.
• Prepare construction schedules with the Project Superintendent.
• Ensure work aligns with contract drawings and specs.
• Prepare and bill owners promptly; manage subcontractor payments.
• Monitor costs and report quality metrics.
• Conduct project meetings and maintain safety program.
• Track changes to scope, schedule, costs; update risk register.
• Communicate project objectives to all team members involved.
• Attend industry events to build relationships and opportunities.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Construction-related degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

2444 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1K 5B9, Canada

Job Description

Title:

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:

• Mentorship and growth opportunities
• Network and connect with valuable professionals

Pay Transparency:

The estimated salary range for this role is $95,000- $115,000.

Working Conditions:

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

Location:

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.

2444 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1M 5B9, Canada