Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager – Electrical Construction

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.