Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Vaughan

Assistant Project Manager — Construction

About the Opportunity:

Our client is a well-established and growing construction organization with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential projects. They are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their project team and support the successful delivery of complex construction projects from pre-construction through completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional looking to take the next step in their career and gain increased responsibility across project management, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and client relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager with the overall planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects
• Support project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost control processes
• Coordinate with consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, change orders, RFIs, and project documentation
• Assist with tendering, procurement, subcontractor negotiations, and contract administration
• Track project progress and identify potential schedule, cost, and scope issues
• Prepare and maintain project reports, meeting minutes, schedules, and documentation
• Assist with the preparation and review of project budgets, progress claims, purchase orders, and change orders
• Participate in project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients and project stakeholders
• Conduct site visits and work closely with site teams to ensure project requirements are being met
• Assist with quality control, safety requirements, and compliance with project specifications
• Help resolve project issues and coordinate solutions between internal and external stakeholders
• Support project closeout, deficiency management, turnover, and warranty processes

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in construction project coordination, project management, or a related role
• Experience working on commercial, institutional, industrial, or large-scale construction projects
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline is preferred
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, scheduling, and project documentation
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, RFIs, change orders, and subcontracts
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Experience with construction management/project management software is an asset
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, consultants, trades, and clients

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional who wants to develop into a full Project Manager. You are organized, proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable taking ownership of your responsibilities. You can communicate effectively with both field and office teams and thrive in a fast-paced project environment.