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Assistant Project Manager | Construction

Vancouver, British Columbia
CA$90,000 - CA$110,000/annual
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Health and dental coverage
RRSP matching
End of Year Premium Pay

About the role

Division: Canada - Vancouver

Project Location(s): Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CAN

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION Turner Construction, founded in 1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globally with over 11,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle 1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial spaces, combining local agility with global strength.

Since 1951, Turner has been a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and over 930 professionals. Our Vancouver team, established in 2011, leads with $300 million in annual revenue and expertise in complex projects. Named one of BC’s Top 100 Employers in 2023 and recognized with multiple industry awards, Turner is committed to quality, safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Turner Construction isn't just about buildings – we’re about building futures, empowering employees, and leaving a lasting legacy for the commu­nities we serve.

ABOUT THE ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER OPPOURTUNITY: Canadian Turner Construction Vancouver is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager. In this role, you will assist the Project Manager with the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the specified quality and standards outlined in the contract documents. You will also play a key role in coordinating necessary information and supporting the overall project planning and documentation process.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will:

  • Attend preconstruction activities and meetings, including design reviews, tendering, bid levelling and reviews, award meetings and project launch to understand overall project build elements.
  • Assist in managing and completion of project launch activities.
  • Serve as liaison with Architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, inspectors, project staff, and owner’s representatives
  • Attend Owner Architect Contractor (OAC) meetings to understand, document and support issues related to plans and specifications.
  • Maintain general knowledge of general and prime contract, subcontract documents, job estimate and terms within, with particular attention to notice clauses, penalties, and other risk items.
  • Assist in creation of Risk & Opportunity Register of overall build of visual work.
  • Assess submittals and shop drawings for conformance to contract specifications, ensure drawings and specifications properly relate to job estimate and assist in oversight and decision-making to resolve conflicts in interpretation.
  • Manage project budget, including invoice review and process claims, and assist Project Manager in project forecasting and monthly budget reviews.
  • Assist in preparation and participate in Operational Review Meeting (ORM) documentation.
  • Manage information on change order requests. Prepare independent analysis, obtain and check estimates for subcontractor changes, resolve any conflicts, and negotiate and obtain approval from Architect and Owner.
  • Oversee closeout process and prepare final records including RFIs, closeout records, warranties, as-builts, operation and maintenance manuals, attic stock, and spare parts, and evaluate information to insure compliance with contract documents.
  • Oversee Occupancy paperwork and financial closeout.
  • Contribute to Last Planner System® (LPS), identify, and recommend continuous improvement activities to support staff and trade partner workforce.
  • Preparing scope of work and Additional Provisions (AP-1) documents for Trade Subcontracts.
  • Schedule and manage Subcontractor Trade Coordination, Preconstruction, and Submittal Review meetings.
  • Provide input on project schedule development and manage schedule throughout construction period.
  • Assist in developing Project Execution Plan, Quality Control Plan.
  • Develop general conditions items list, labor, safety, change order logs, and quality control reports.
  • Participate in safety activities on jobsite including electronic inspections, data recording, and required trainings.
  • Understand and develop quality control procedures for project scope.
  • Supervise Co-op students and Project/Field Coordinators and provide input on performance assessments.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Is this the right role for you:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
  • Utilize leading-edge technology and methodologies, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Lean
  • Understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to influence and negotiate
  • Project management skills
  • Familiar with budget management
  • Supervisory experience
  • Proficient computer skills and Microsoft suite of application

At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. The annual base salary range for this position may be CA$90,000 to CA$110,000, depending on experience and fit. Besides a competitive base compensation, we offer a thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, Summer Fridays, gym access, referral bonus program, regular social events, soft and hard skill training opportunities, and much more!

How To Start Your Journey With Turner Construction We’re always looking for talented individuals who align with our positive culture and are passionate about their work. If you believe Turner Construction is the right fit for you, click "APPLY" on this posting and be sure to include your resume and cover letter.

Additional Information More Opportunities:

  • Community & Citizenship Committee: Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company's values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.
  • Social Committee: Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.
  • Growth and Development: Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees' capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The job requires climbing stairs, using hoists and ladders, and navigating construction areas. Employees will frequently sit, climb, stoop, kneel, use tools, and work with computers. Vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The role involves mobility, occasional travel, and work at various sites. Employees must lift up to 10 pounds regularly and 25 pounds occasionally. Work environments include construction sites with exposure to hazards like mechanical parts, heights, fumes, and noise. Employees must follow safety policies, with accommodations available for disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction! Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities. Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.

About Turner Construction Company

Construction
10,000+

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community.

OUR VISION To be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise.

Turner embraces a Lean management approach, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, reliability of scheduling and delivery of the most value while consuming the fewest resources. Lean principles drive the efficient delivery of our services.

Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner.

Turner fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. Our diverse and inclusive workforce positions the company to grow, enhances our presence in diverse markets, and helps us build enduring relationships with each other, industry partners, and our clients.

Turner understands the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activities and that it is our responsibility to conduct our business in a transparent and ethical manner that supports our goals for client service, community involvement, environmental performance, financial strength and employee health, safety and well-being. Our core values of integrity, teamwork and commitment guide our activities and we expect the organizations with which we do business to share our commitments.