Assistant Project Manager

Job summary

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in overseeing project performance, including costs, schedule, quality, and status. Responsibilities include managing contract documents, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental plans.

Job details

Company Description Why join the CCM Family? Clark Construction Management is an established construction management company that offers career opportunities where you can discover your potential and make a significant contribution to the overall success of your professional career and the business. We are looking for individuals who value what we value: Innovation Commitment Integrity Teamwork Excellence Job Description Brief Overview The Assistant Project Manager reports to the Project Manager and provides overall support to the project and assisting with overall project performance, including costs, schedule, quality, and project status. Responsibilities: Assist the Project Superintendent and Project Manager in establishing the major construction work plans. Assist the Project Manager in putting the Project Execution Plan in place (including project procedures). Accountable for scheduling, task definition, and breakdown. Provide regular schedule progress reporting and updates. Maintain and update the Project Risk Report, in coordination with the Project Team, for internal review. Lead contract close out, including occupancy, commissioning, and maintenance and warranty manuals. Manage, distribute, and coordinate Contract documents, Requests for Information, Site Instructions, and Submittals. Oversee development and ensure compliance with a Project Quality Plan. Assist the Project Manager to ensure the project complies with contract requirements. Supervise and train project coordinators. Understand the project and contract requirements and communicate them. Actively participate in project startup meetings, record, and distribute meeting minutes. Maintain excellent relationships with the owner, designer consultants, subcontractors, and public Labour relations. Consult with building authorities and regulatory agencies as required beyond that performed by engineers. Preparing the Monthly Status Report for client communications. Participate in and lead project meetings. Responsible for internal project close-out, including archiving of documents and producing the final project report. Work with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager to assist in establishing the Project Specific Safety and Environment Plan as further defined in the Project Site Specific HSE Manual. Assist Project Manager with negotiating subcontracts. Issuing subcontracts once negotiations are completed and monitoring their progress, schedule, and risk of default. Assist Project Manager with Procurement of Trades and Suppliers Track subcontractor costs to ensure budgets are maintained. Assist CCM finance department in securing and maintaining all necessary insurance, bonds, and permits. Review of monthly subcontractor progress invoices, with the Superintendent and Project Manager, to ensure billings are aligned with work completed on site and approve invoices accordingly. Working closely with accounting and payroll to ensure monthly billings are timely, accurate, and in accordance with client requirements and contractual obligations. Assisting the accountant in their duties regarding waivers and other items tracked related to payment. Assisting the Project Manager in the management of all change orders, including negotiating, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impact. Qualifications Required: Post-secondary education degree or diploma in a construction-related area of study. Minimum of five (5) years of direct project management work experience working in high-rise construction. Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods. Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills. Can take control of situations and follow them through to completion. Ability to create and edit project documents, materials, and presentations. Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with business units, corporate departments, key managers, and other stakeholders. Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines. Persuasive and motivating, with a strong focus on managing consultants. Desired: Previous experience working with Procore, Jonas, and/or Microsoft SharePoint PMP Certification Previous field experience working in the construction industry Understand the High Standards of Quality Assurance Be willing to "do what it takes." Ability to work inside of a large dynamic team. We want Team Players Additional Information Compensation: The estimated salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer. What we offer: Competitive Compensation Package Extensive Health and Dental Program RRSP Program – Company Matching Employee Family Assistance Program Generous Vacation Day Program Professional Development Personal Days Employee Discount Program Fun Company Events Community Initiatives Health and Wellness Program Recognition Programs Lunch and Learns Our Hiring Practices: Clark Construction Management's recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Clark Construction Management is committed to accessibility for all, and we approach accessibility from an inclusive perspective and will do everything reasonable to accommodate. Clark Construction Management does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or make decisions regarding candidates during the hiring process. Job postings may be distributed to third-party job platforms through our recruitment systems. While Clark Construction Management does not use AI directly, these platforms may use automated or AI-enabled features as part of their platform functionality; however, such features do not influence candidate screening or hiring decisions made by the company. This job posting reflects a new vacancy. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Clark Construction Management is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. Compensation: CAD 90000 - CAD 120000 - yearly

What you’ll do

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in overseeing project performance, including costs, schedule, quality, and status. Responsibilities include managing contract documents, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental plans.

Requirements

Candidates must have a post-secondary degree or diploma in a construction-related field and at least five years of direct project management experience in high-rise construction. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are essential for managing project teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health program • Dental program • RRSP program • Company matching • Employee family assistance program • Vacation day program • Professional development • Personal days • Employee discount program • Company events • Community initiatives • Health and wellness program • Recognition programs • Lunch and learns

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Construction management
• Scheduling
• Budgeting
• Contract administration
• Risk management
• Quality assurance
• Subcontractor management
• Procurement
• Communication
• Problem resolution
• Leadership
• Document control
• Regulatory compliance
• HSE management
• Procore
• Invoice Approval
• Influencing Skills
• Probability Of Default
• Change Orders
• Influencing Without Authority
• Project Implementation
• Project Performance
• Project Delivery
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation
• Construction
• Management
• Construction Management
• Finance
• Equities
• Innovation
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving
• JOnAS
• Labor Relations
• Project Management
• Taking Meeting Minutes
• Negotiation
• Persuasive Communication
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Presentations
• Project Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Subcontracting
• Submittals (Construction)
• Progress Reporting
• Environment Health And Safety

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Assistant Project Manager
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists