Assistant Project Manager

Job summary

Coordinate project documentation, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and field operations for a major elevated guideway and bridge construction project. Support project managers with budgeting, cost and progress reporting, estimating, safety and client meetings, and project execution.

Job details

Position: Assistant Project Manager Location: Toronto, ON Work Model: Primarily Onsite (Office-Based with Site Visits) Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 About this Opportunity: We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of a major transportation infrastructure project in the Greater Toronto Area. This role offers the opportunity to work on a large-scale elevated guideway and bridge construction initiative, collaborating with Project Managers, Construction Managers, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience supporting heavy civil, bridge, or superstructure projects and be looking to grow into a Project Manager role. What You'll Do: Coordinate project documentation including RFIs, change orders, submittals, meeting minutes, and client reporting. Support Project Managers with project planning, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and execution activities. Assist with cost tracking, forecasting, progress reporting, and financial performance monitoring. Prepare and maintain project schedules while supporting project controls and reporting requirements. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and material deliveries to ensure seamless project execution. Work closely with field operations teams to support construction activities and project milestones. Participate in safety meetings, client discussions, internal reviews, and project coordination meetings. Support estimating activities, bid preparation, and proposal development as required. Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies across the project. Assist with emergency response and project support activities when required. What You'll Bring: 6-10 years of experience supporting heavy civil, infrastructure, bridge, or superstructure construction projects. Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, budgeting, scheduling, and construction execution. Experience working in field-based construction environments with exposure to site operations. Knowledge of project controls, cost management, procurement, and contract administration. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, or Procore is considered an asset. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to clearly articulate project experience and provide detailed, practical examples during discussions. Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to continue developing within project management leadership. Why You'll Love This Opportunity: Clear career progression path toward a Project Manager position. Opportunity to work on a major transit infrastructure project with long-term impact. Competitive salary and annual performance-based bonus opportunity. $650/month vehicle allowance plus gas card. Comprehensive health benefits package after probation. Employee Share Purchase Plan with company contribution. Wellness allowance available from day one. Four weeks of annual time off, including company holiday shutdown. Exposure to complex bridge and superstructure construction projects. Project Details: Focus on bridge and superstructure construction activities. Large-scale elevated guideway project supporting a major transit expansion initiative. Project value of approximately $60M. Project expected to continue through Summer 2028. Office-based position with flexibility to attend project sites as required. How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume in confidence for consideration. We will never share your resume or personal information without your explicit consent. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Our Commitment: We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and belonging are valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable accessibility legislation.

What you’ll do

Coordinate project documentation, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and field operations for a major elevated guideway and bridge construction project. Support project managers with budgeting, cost and progress reporting, estimating, safety and client meetings, and project execution.

Requirements

Candidates should have 6–10 years of experience supporting heavy civil, infrastructure, bridge, or superstructure construction projects and a degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline. They should understand project management, budgeting, scheduling, project controls, cost management, procurement, and contract administration, with strong communication and organizational skills; experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, or Procore is an asset.

Benefits

• Annual Performance-Based Bonus
• Vehicle Allowance
• Gas Card
• Health Benefits
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellness Allowance
• Four Weeks of Annual Time Off
• Company Holiday Shutdown

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Coordination
• Project Planning
• Scheduling
• Budgeting
• Cost Tracking
• Forecasting
• Project Controls
• Construction Execution
• Procurement
• Contract Administration
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Project Documentation
• Estimating
• Bid Preparation
• Microsoft Office
• MS Project

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation

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