Jr. Project Manager

Arbutus Properties; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work culture

Community involvement

Competitive wages

Health coverage

Lifestyle Spending Account

Employee Assistance

RRSP/TFSA matching

Life Insurance

Training opportunities

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Arbutus Properties, a leading land developer and home builder in Saskatchewan, is seeking a Jr. Project Manager to support residential and land development projects. You will handle site reporting, documentation, subcontractor coordination, and vendor accounts, ensuring project delivery aligns with strategic objectives.

You will work under the Sr. Project Manager, coordinating field and office activities, maintaining documentation, tracking progress, and supporting risk management and quality

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Civil/Architectural Technologist diploma preferred.
• 2+ years project coordination experience preferred.
• Ability to read plans/blueprints and specifications for building construction.
• Familiarity working with subtrades.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-planning and logistics for Saskatoon-based projects.
• Coordinate with Sr. Project Manager on all aspects of project management.
• Maintain project systems, master filing, billings, cost accounting and reporting.
• Collect daily/weekly reporting inputs from designers, field team and subcontractors.
• Communicate effectively with field personnel to optimize performance and cost.
• Assist with HSE and Quality management programs.
• Manage site documentation and participate in site meetings to capture minutes.
• Support development and implementation of project risk management plans.
• Provide backing to project management team, including superintendents and field engineers.
• Ensure resources are available and properly managed to meet milestones.
• Support tracking of project schedule and milestones.
• Liaise with stakeholders including consultants, owners, contractors and suppliers.
• Assist with purchase orders and review of subcontractor invoices.
• Prepare and track project management documents (RFIs, SI’s, PCNs).
• Document site activities and construction progress.
• Handle inquiries and escalations timely.
• Assist with project close-out and as-built documentation.
• Perform other duties as required by Sr. Project Manager.

Skills

Read plans/blueprints

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Engineering degree or Civil/Architectural Technologist diploma

Job description

JR. PROJECT MANAGER

Arbutus Properties is a leading land developer, home builder, and commercial constructor, offering a dynamic work environment, attractive compensation and benefits package, and vast opportunity for advancement. We are currently seeking an experienced Jr. Project Manager with a strong work ethic, the desire to be part of a team, and the skills to advance an exciting residential and land development projects.

As a member of our team, you will provide insight and innovative construction solutions to ensure the successful execution of our commercial and multi-family projects in Saskatchewan.

What we offer

We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:

• Amazing work culture and collaboration
• Community involvement and team building
• Competitive Wages
• Extended Health and dental coverage
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/TFSA matching
• Life insurance
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Discretionary bonus
  

Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, the Jr. Project Manager is responsible for the following primary areas: site reporting and project documentation, project liaison between project sites and offices, subcontractor approval / agreements, PO’s, vendor accounts, document control support and project delivery. The Jr. Project Manager is a collaborative team player, focused on the strategic objectives of the company through coordination of field and office activities, coordination of logistics, project management administration and documentation support.

Responsibilities

As the Jr. Project Manager responsibilities of this position include:

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  Assist with pre-planning and logistics of Saskatoon based projects for Arbutus;
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  Assist and coordinate with the Sr. Project Manager all aspects of managing the project;
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  Maintains project systems and procedures including master filing system, project billings, cost accounting, project delivery status and reporting;
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  Diligent with obtaining all daily/weekly reporting inputs from designers, field team and subcontractors / subtrades;
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  Work closely and have effective communications with the field personnel on the project to ensure all facets of the project are managed at maximum effectiveness and least cost;
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  Assist with the implementation of HSE and Quality management programs;
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  Assist with the management of all site documentation;
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  Attend and participate in all site meetings for safety, quality and client / subcontractor / subtrades meetings as they arise and take meeting minutes;
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  Assist with the development of a project risk management plan - participate in and be accountable for its implementation;
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  Act as a support to various levels of project management personnel including but not limited to superintendents, other managers, surveyors and field engineers;
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  Ensure that all necessary resources including labour, materials and equipment to complete the work is available, well maintained where applicable and properly managed to ensure optimum performance;
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  Assist with tracking the project schedule such that milestone and completion dates are met;
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  Assist with the communication and liaise with superintendent(s), consultants, owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, utility companies and any affected stakeholders as directed by the Sr. Project Manager;
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  Assist with carrying out purchase orders for various sites;
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  Assist with the review and sign-off of all subcontractor / subtrade, supplier, material and job cost invoices prior to payment being made;
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  Measuring, calculating and/or compiling and tracking daily, weekly and monthly quantities correctly for productivity analysis, payment, costing and forecasting purposes;
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  Assist with the review and proper cost coding of daily time and equipment field sheets as well as daily truck haul cards and timesheets;
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  Assist with the preparation (where applicable), distribution and tracking of all project management construction documents (RFI’s, SI’s PCN’s, etc.);
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  Assist with documenting site activities and construction progress (diaries, written and oral correspondence, photographs, contract document logs, etc.);
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  Manages project-related inquiries or escalations and provides appropriate responses in a timely manner;
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  Assist with proper project close-out by ensuring all commissioning and testing is completed as per the contract documents and the quality control plan, preparation and submission of as-built drawings and addressing ALL deficiencies in a timely manner;
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  Perform other duties as required by the Sr. Project Manager.

Required Qualifications

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  Completion of an engineering degree or Civil / Architectural Technologist diploma is preferred
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  2+ years of project coordination experience is preferred
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  Ability to read plans/blueprints and specifications for building construction
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  Familiarity working with subtrades
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  Personable and great at building relationships
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  Proficient with Microsoft Office
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  Impeccable attention to detail
• Highly organized and efficient with managing deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills