Junior Project Manager

Job summary

The Junior Project Manager will lead structural steel projects from award to completion, managing schedules, budgets, and documentation. They will also collaborate with senior staff on estimating, procurement, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Job details

Surespan Structures specializes in structural steel and concrete bridges, precast marinas, precast parking garages and precast building components. Safety and quality are some of our core values and are reflected in everything we do. We have found success by safely producing quality products that last a lifetime. If you are looking for a rewarding career that provides a sense of accomplishment and pride that comes with working on legacy projects, then Surespan is the place for you. Position: Junior Project Manager (Steel Projects) Job Overview: Surespan Structures is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join our team in Duncan, BC. This is an opportunity for a young/new professional to take ownership of structural steel fabrication contributing directly to the successful delivery of high-profile infrastructure across Canada. This role is best suited for a results-driven Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative environment, understands fabrication-driven projects, and is looking to play a meaningful role in both project execution and pre-construction planning. The position is a mentored one with experienced project managers overseeing training. Key Responsibilities: Project Management & Delivery Lead projects from award through to completion, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget Collaborate with Senior Project Managers, Estimators, and Operations to streamline workflows and improve efficiency Oversee: Procurement and coordination of materials Change order pricing, tracking, and documentation Submittals, RFIs, RFQs, and shop drawing processes Document control and project correspondence Maintain clear, proactive communication with all stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution Support cost-effective project delivery through strong coordination and decision-making Estimating Support Contribute to structural steel estimating efforts as needed, including quantity take-offs and scope reviews Review drawings and specifications to identify risks, opportunities, and cost impacts Support tender preparation and budgeting alongside the estimating team Help ensure seamless transition from estimating to project execution Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture Identify opportunities to improve processes and project outcomes Support team success through collaboration, accountability, and shared goals Project Coordination Manage and track all project documentation including contracts, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, and site instructions Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and properly controlled Coordinate information flow between client, suppliers, and internal teams Ensure timely processing of submittals and contract changes Performance Expectations: Demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment Maintain a high level of organization, accountability, and attention to detail Requirements: 1-3 years of Fabrication experience, including 0-2 years as a Project Manager in training/Qualified Project Manager Experience and/or knowledge in structural steel or heavy civil/bridge projects (some fabrication experience preferred) Some experience with of drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and project controls Exposure to structural steel estimating is considered a strong asset All applicants must be located in Canada and eligible/permitted to work in Canada. Location of Employment: Based at the Surespan Structures office in Duncan, British Columbia, supporting projects across Canada. Compensation: $60,000 – $65,000 per year, final salary will be based on experience. Extended Health & Dental Group Benefits after 3 months of employment.

What you’ll do

The Junior Project Manager will lead structural steel projects from award to completion, managing schedules, budgets, and documentation. They will also collaborate with senior staff on estimating, procurement, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-3 years of fabrication experience and familiarity with structural steel or heavy civil projects. Proficiency in reading drawings, specifications, and project controls is required, along with legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Extended Health • Dental • Group Benefits

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project Management
• Structural Steel Fabrication
• Estimating
• Quantity Take-offs
• Procurement
• Document Control
• Change Order Management
• RFI Management
• Shop Drawing Review
• Budgeting
• Stakeholder Communication
• Construction Scheduling
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Contract Administration
• Request For Quotation (RFQ)
• Project Documentation
• Change Orders
• Relationship Management
• Accountability
• Workflow Management
• Project Controls
• Quantity Take-Offs
• Project Implementation
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• Construction
• Communication
• Operations
• Project Coordination
• Shop Drawing
• Structural Steel
• Submittals (Construction)
• Team Oriented
• Process Improvement
• Coordinating
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists