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Assistant Project Manager

PMI Group - 3 Jobs
Kitchener, ON
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Full-time
Management
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Flexible Work

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About us:

At PMI Group, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a place to call home. We are more than builders. We are community shapers. Our imaginative approach incorporates fresh thinking, grounded in a philosophy of collaboration and transparency. Our progressive properties are modern in their styling but will stand the test of time, house generations to come, and are raising the standard of what it means to build attainable housing. Every project, every detail, every partnership is overseen by our accomplished team of professionals and trade partners, who take pride in building beautiful, quality communities. The PMI Group of Companies is comprised of 3 companies:

  • PMI Inc- Development & Head Office
  • PMI Build LP - Our construction Division
  • PMI Properties Inc- Our Property Management Division

Position Overview

This position will support the Project Manager Lead in overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. This role involves manging and coordinating with various stakeholders, managing project documentation, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This is a hands on role.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

  • Drive the planning and scheduling of project activities related to everything from preconstruction to close out. These might include thinks like assisting Project Team during tendering processes and contracts as well as assisting the Project Team in completing takeoffs and project budget.
  • Facilitating activities between subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
  • Schedules reviews and follows-up on RFIs, drawings, Site Instructions, Shop Drawings, delivery dates of major equipment of sub contractors and internal sourcing and maintains most up to date project documentation.
  • Prepares and maintains project schedules with project management team and further assists site supervisor in creating and maintaining site schedule to ensures that project milestones are met.
  • Meeting management, organizing meetings utilizing agendas and conducing meetings and ensuring meeting minutes are accurate and distributed to all parties along with associated actions and follow up.

Documentation and Reporting

  • Maintain and organize all related construction project documentation, including contracts, change orders, meeting minutes and action items.
  • Prepare and distribute project reports, including progress updates, potential delays and or issues, cost reports, and schedule updates.
  • Ensure all project documents are up-to-date and accessible to relevant team members.
  • Collects as-built drawings and closeout documentation required for occupancy and project handover.
  • Obtains permits required for construction (i.e. road closure permits, noise exemption permits, etc.).
  • Alerts Contract Manager and PM about all possible Variation Orders/Claims/Additional work which may arise on Construction Site.
  • Maintain trade contact lists.
  • Review project drawings to monitor progress and improve cost efficiency.
  • Contributes to improvement of company policies and procedures.

Budget and Cost Management

  • Works with team in the preparation of project budgets and cost estimates.
  • Track project expenses and manage project budgets.
  • Support the Project Manager Lead in identifying and managing cost-saving opportunities.
  • Approves invoices for technical conformity, track and control construction costs.

Quality Control and Safety

  • Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to monitor compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Assist in the implementation of safety programs and practices.
  • Ensure health and safety policies including inspection items, health and safety talks, supervisor inspections are performed and documented as per the construction teams processes and procedures.

Communication

  • Serve as a point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members.
  • Address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the project.
  • Ensures that information flow inside Project Team is on the highest level.

Project Closeout:

  • Preparation and submission of project closeout documents.
  • Ensure all punch list items are completed and signed off by the appropriate parties.
  • Support the Project Manager Lead in conducting project post-mortems and capturing lessons learned.
  • Liaises with subcontractors to obtain product specifications, warranties and other documents required for project closeout.

Qualifications

  • Technical college diploma or university degree
  • 3 + years of low/high rise construction
  • 6+ years of experience in construction administration, on site experience.
  • Working knowledge of construction project management and administration.
  • Drivers licence in good standing.
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials as needed.
  • Demonstrated ability to realize competencies as listed.
  • Ability to work on a construction site and at heights.
  • Knowledge of construction processes, materials and regulations would be an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, scheduling software such as Wrike /Microsoft Project or similar, Bluebeam, AutoCad/Revit.
  • PMP Certification is considered an asset

Role Specific Competencies

  • Interacting and communicating (both verbally and written) respectfully and professionally.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Execution and follow through.
  • Managing company financial resources wisely.
  • Organization and time management of self and others.
  • Problem solving, defining issues, examining alternatives and effects.

Our Values

  • We are imaginative.
  • We are progressive.
  • We are accomplished.
  • We are welcoming.

What You Bring - Competencies

  • You are Entrepreneurial.
  • You are Collaborative and Build Relationships.
  • You have a Process Disciplined Mindset.
  • You are Adaptive to Change and Embrace Technology.
  • You are Open and Transparent.
  • You are Accountable.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Flexible Work Environment.
  • Hybrid Work model.
  • Medical, Dental, EAP, RRSP Matching.
  • HCSA.
  • Tools and Technology to help employees thrive.

Why Join Us

If you are looking for an opportunity to help shape and build new communities as a community shaper, this is the place for you. We are looking for people with similar values and competencies (our DNA). You will be part of many partnerships that are overseen by our accomplished team of professionals and trade partners, who take pride in building beautiful, quality communities. Come join us today.

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