Assistant Project Manager

Job summary

Support Project Managers in the day-to-day coordination of electrical construction projects, focusing on documentation, procurement, and cost tracking. Act as a liaison between field teams, suppliers, and general contractors to ensure project deliverables are met.

Job details

Assistant Project Manager - Electrical Construction Location: GTA Position Type: Full-Time, Office-Based Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 Position Overview Our client, an established electrical contractor working extensively in the high-rise construction sector, is looking to add an Assistant Project Manager to its project team. This is primarily an office-based position supporting electrical construction projects through coordination, documentation, procurement, cost tracking and communication with project stakeholders. The role is suited to someone with an electrical background who is looking to move further into project coordination and project management. Candidates may come from a construction coordination background or from the electrical trade, including individuals who have spent time working on site and are interested in transitioning into an office/project management position. Key Responsibilities Support Project Managers with the day-to-day coordination of active electrical construction projects. Review project requirements and help organize information required by field teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Coordinate purchasing, material requirements, equipment orders and delivery schedules. Track shop drawings, submittals and approvals. Prepare, issue and follow up on RFIs and other project documentation. Maintain project records, correspondence, logs and meeting information. Assist with project schedules and monitor important dates and deliverables. Track extras, revisions and change orders throughout the project. Assist with pricing and documentation associated with changes in project scope. Support progress billing, cost tracking and general project financial administration. Communicate regularly with site personnel to ensure required information and materials are available. Coordinate with general contractors, consultants, suppliers and other project participants. Assist with deficiencies, commissioning, closeout documentation and O&M information. Provide general administrative and coordination support across multiple projects as required. Experience & Qualifications Approximately 1-3 years of construction, electrical or project coordination experience preferred. Previous electrical construction experience is an asset. Electrical apprenticeship or hands-on field experience will be considered. Diploma or degree in construction management, electrical engineering technology or a related discipline is beneficial but not mandatory for candidates with relevant industry experience. Understanding of electrical construction drawings, materials and terminology is an asset. Experience working with change orders, extras and project costing is beneficial. Experience with Accubid or similar electrical estimating software is an asset. Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and standard construction/project documentation. Able to organize and track multiple projects, priorities and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Additional Details This is an office-based project coordination position rather than a site-based construction role. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers and field personnel on electrical construction projects, with significant exposure to high-rise residential work. Benefits are available following the initial three-month period. The position is available for an immediate start. Compensation Transparency The expected compensation range for this role is $60,000-$80,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. Additional compensation and benefits information, including any applicable benefits or other forms of compensation, will be discussed during the hiring process where applicable. Where applicable, all non-discretionary compensation such as bonuses, commissions, allowances, and other guaranteed forms of pay will be reviewed with candidates during the hiring process. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions for this role. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our recruitment team. Vacancy Status This posting represents a current vacancy. Accommodation and Inclusion Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.

What you’ll do

Support Project Managers in the day-to-day coordination of electrical construction projects, focusing on documentation, procurement, and cost tracking. Act as a liaison between field teams, suppliers, and general contractors to ensure project deliverables are met.

Requirements

Requires 1-3 years of experience in construction or electrical coordination, with a preference for those with an electrical trade background. A diploma or degree in construction management or electrical engineering is beneficial but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Benefits available after three-month period

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Project Coordination
• Procurement
• Cost Tracking
• RFI Management
• Shop Drawing Tracking
• Change Order Management
• Progress Billing
• Electrical Construction
• Accubid
• Microsoft Office
• Stakeholder Communication
• Project Documentation
• Material Coordination
• Scheduling
• Commissioning
• Closeout Documentation

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Administrative