Project Manager, Assistant - Heavy Civil

EllisDon Corporation; London; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Corporation is seeking a qualified candidate for a role in pre-construction and field execution on self-performing heavy civil projects in Ontario. You will analyze plans, control documents, and help coordinate RFIs and submittals to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of heavy civil experience, with concrete structures and formwork expertise, and is willing to travel and work in remote Ontario locations. A construction-related degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction or equivalent field.
• 4–7 years of construction experience on self-performing heavy civil projects (bridges & culverts).
• Experience with concrete structures and formwork is essential.
• Knowledge of scheduling, project management and contract software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in plan and specification analysis to provide clear interpretations of drawings.
• Manage document control, RFIs, submittals, and expediting list.
• Develop and monitor construction schedule to meet project deadlines and budget.
• Collaborate with site team to maintain open communication and project success.
• Provide mentorship to fellow colleagues on site.

Skills

Scheduling

Project management

Contract software

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you.

Above all, we are a diverse bunch. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in plan and specification analysis in order to provide clear, trackable and coordinated interpretations of the design/drawings for construction
• Understand and perform document control functions, including tracking and creating of RFIs, transmitting and tracking of submittals, compose agreements and maintain project expediting list
• Develop, implement and monitor the construction schedule to deliver the project on time and under budget
• Work in conjunction with site team to create and maintain an environment of open communication and collaboration to ensure individual and project success
• Provide mentorship to fellow colleagues on site

Requirements

• You have a construction related degree and four to seven years of construction experience working on self-performing heavy civil projects including bridges and culverts.
• Experience in concrete structures and formwork is essential.
• You have a working knowledge of scheduling, project management, and contract software.
• A willingness to travel to, live and work in remote locations throughout Ontario is essential.

The salary range for this job is $70,000 - $90,000.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity. Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success. We build on great relationships. We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity.

With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience. Values-based leadership.

EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.