Assitant project manager - Building

Pomerleau; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Hybrid work

Stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit reimbursement

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Building Operations team. You will manage several activities and deadlines to gain a clearer picture of client, team, and project needs.

Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects, you will play a crucial role in stakeholder communications, ensuring resource availability, and overseeing administrative tasks. You will lead procurement, budgeting, scheduling, and contract processes, mentoring the internal project team

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of construction project methodologies, financial management, building codes and legislation.
• Proven track record in project leadership and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Be at the forefront of project procurement and execution.
• Plan, schedule, estimate and forecast project budgets.
• Lead, mentor and monitor internal project team and their success.
• Build and develop relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients, contractors and subtrades.
• Take charge of bidding and contracts, focusing on cost control and payments to maximize profitability.
• Guide the project team by ensuring coordination of plans and specifications and managing project finances.
• Adapt to changing client needs with innovative solutions.

Skills

Procurement

Budgeting

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Contracts

Forecasting

Education

Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

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

As assistant project manager working in our Building Operations team at Pomerleau, you manage several activities and deadlines to gain a clearer picture of client, team and project needs. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $500 million – you will play a crucial role in the successful management of stakeholder communications, ensuring resource availability, and overseeing various administrative tasks.

What you will do:

• Be at the forefront of all project procurement and execution.
• Plan, schedule, estimate and forecast project budgets.
• Lead, mentor and monitor your internal project team and their success.
• Build and develop positive relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients, contractors and subtrades.
• Take charge of the bidding and contracts process, utilizing your expertise in cost control and payment management to maximize profitability.
• Guide our stellar project team by ensuring seamless coordination of plans and specifications, while managing project finances.
• Adapt to changing client needs with innovative solutions that showcase your creativity and resourcefulness.

This role could be for you if you have

• An educational background in civil or construction engineering or another relevant program.
• At least 5 years of experience working in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of construction project methodologies, financial management, building codes and associated legislation.
• A proven track record for project leadership and team collaboration.
• A passion for civil and nurturing exceptional stakeholder relationships.

Benefits:

• 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

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.