Assistant Project Manager coordinating preconstruction, construction, and closeout for Bird, a century-old Canadian construction company. Managing budgets, schedules, contracts, safety, and project delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead, direct, and coordinate the daily management of assigned construction projects
Support the Project Manager with preconstruction documentation, KPIs, and monthly reporting
Assist with project setup and document control systems
Contribute to preconstruction planning, HSE planning, procurement, logistics, and Project Execution Plans
Support tender package preparation, subcontractor recommendations, and cost coding
Assist with permits and approvals from local authorities
Identify and implement efficient, cost-effective project delivery solutions
Assist with pricing and processing change orders and tracking RFIs
Coordinate and review shop drawings and approvals
Coordinate communication with sub-trades and suppliers
Maintain project budgets, schedules, and cost reports
Support master schedule updates and alignment with Superintendent look-ahead schedules
Assist with client billing schedules and invoicing
Support subcontract administration, payment processes, dispute resolution, and subcontractor performance evaluations
Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
Support health, safety, and environmental compliance
Assist with deficiencies, warranty items, contractual and financial closeout, final reports, purchase order reconciliation, and outstanding costs
Requirements
Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management
Eligible for, or in possession of, a P. Eng., EIT, CET, or PQS designation
5–8 years of hands-on experience in construction management, including cost estimating and direct project management of large-scale commercial, high-rise, civil, or institutional projects
Demonstrated experience within institutional and commercial construction environments
Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills
Proven competency in safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality, and project administration
Ability to read, interpret, and apply contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules
Experience with Viewpoint Project Management software is considered an asset
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail
Positive, team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to working across teams
May require OPP or Reliability clearance
Benefits
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) commitment
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