Assistant Project Manager - Civil

• Assist the PM in the overall planning and scheduling of project including monitoring and reporting;
  


• Assist the PM in all functions and operations of project including compliance with local legislative and labour requirements;
  


• Ensures that Company policies and procedures are followed in all aspects of project execution;
  


• Manage and coordinate projects within budgets;
  


• Assist the PM in preparing the project cost status reports in terms of percent complete, cost to date and cost forecast;
  


• Identify project concerns and alert management of potential risks on assigned projects. Develop a plan to minimize detrimental impacts and mitigate risks;
  


• Monitor the overall progress of the project on an ongoing basis and take corrective action where necessary;
  


• Assist the PM in preparing budgets, forecasts and reducing risk through managing scope and contract change;
  


• Ensure that all scope and contract changes are submitted and approved by the client;
  


• Responsible for implementing and monitoring of the Company’s Safety Policy and Program;
  


• Responsible for implementing and monitoring of the Company’s Quality Assurance Program and related requirements;
  


• Manpower acquisition, Equipment Management and Material procurement;
  


• Assist the PM in the management of all aspects of subcontractor work execution and contracts;
  


• Preparation of progress billings;
  


• Assist in the collection of outstanding payments;
  


• Carry out site safety inspections.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering;
  


• 4 - 5 years experience in structures and/or grading work;
  


• Technical background with professional accreditation (P.Eng./ CET) or combination of technical training and/or related experience;
  


• Related job experience of 8 years with increasing levels of responsibility;
  


• Previous work experience in Civil Engineering Construction, including dams, powerhouse and generation stations, bridges, infrastructure, and/or heavy civil construction is required;
  


• Advanced skills in communication and problem solving;
  


• Initiative and leadership;
  


• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, MS Project and Bluebeam.
  

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task;
  


• Skilled in management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving;
  


• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
  


• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work;
  


• Bilingualism – French/English – is considered an asset.
  
  

Benefits

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
  


• Complete group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
  


• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
  


• 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  


• Training and development programs;
  


• Employee assistance program;
  


• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
  


• Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment;
  


• A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done;
  


• Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.