Assistant Project Manager

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager leads, directs and coordinates the daily management of the assigned project(s) or areas of designated responsibility.

This leadership position is accountable for the overall performance of the assigned project or project scope allocation, including costs, schedule, quality, project status and reporting, and adherence to company policies and procedures. The role will include the management of Junior members of the Project team including Project Coordinators and General administration

This position is based in our Nanaimo or Richmond, BC office.

Responsibilities

Pre-Construction

• Support Project Manager in establishing Preconstruction in Progress (PIP) form, KPI’s and monthly updates.
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  Support project set-up and establishing document controls under the direction of the Senior Project Manager.
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  Assist with preconstruction planning activities including: look ahead schedules, HSE, Procurement, Construction Logistics and Project Execution Plans.
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  Support with tender package submittal, subcontractor tender package recommendation to clients, and subcontract award cost coding.
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  Assist with obtaining all permits and local authority permission to build.
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  Work closely with team members and decision makers to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective project delivery.

Construction

• Assist with price change orders, track requests for information, review and coordinates approvals of shop drawings, and coordination of information provided and required by sub-trades and suppliers.
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  Prepare and update the project budget, schedule, and cost report during construction under the direction of the Senior Project Manager.
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  Assist with updating and maintaining weekly master project schedule and ensure Superintendent look-aheads are aligned.
  


• Provide support in setting up the billing schedule with the client and execute the billing and invoicing.
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  Support management of subcontracts including monitoring notification periods and value increases.
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  Assist in managing payments, settling disputes and subcontractor performance evaluations.
  


• Manage subcontract submittals.
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  Develop and maintain positive relationships with client(s), consultant(s), sub-trades and suppliers.
  


• Provide assistance to the Senior Project Manager in ensuring project health, safety and environmental standards meet legislated requirements and company policy.

Post Construction

• Manage the completion of any deficiencies and issues related to the warranty period.
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  Support the Senior Project Manager in ensuring total completion of project including contractually and financially.
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  Manage the process of completing project close out including: close-out report, final purchase orders and outstanding changes.

Qualifications

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  Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management
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  Eligible for, or have attained, E.I.T., P. Eng., CET, or PQS designations
  


• Institutional and commercial construction background.
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  5-8 years’ “hands-on” experience in the role of Project Coordinator or Assistant PM including cost estimating, direct project management of large commercial, high rise, civil and/or institutional construction projects
  


• Your demonstrated leadership, project management and problem-solving skills support your collaborative approach to delivering results and developing team members.
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  You have demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality and administration.
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  Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
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  Experience with Viewpoint Project Management system will be considered an asset.
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  Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
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  Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
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  Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
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  Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policy

Bird is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment by sustaining the strong safety culture that our clients and contractors have come to trust. As such, all full-time and part-time salaried staff employed by Bird, and any of its subsidiary or affiliated corporations (collectively, “Bird”), are required to comply with Bird’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policy. Effective December 1, 2021, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result every three days at their own cost. All documentation submitted in relation to this Policy will only be reviewed by those responsible for the administration of this Policy and will be treated as private and confidential in accordance with the company’s policies and guidelines.

About Us

Safety, sustainability, collaboration, and integrity are core company values that encourage innovation and make a lasting difference in meeting the goals of our stakeholders and the communities in which we operate. We strongly support and encourage employees to get involved and give back in their local communities. We expect our employees to bring their best to work every day and in return, management recognizes and rewards employees for their valued contribution through competitive compensation, robust benefits, health and wellness programs, and learning development opportunities.

Who We Are?

We have proudly served the Canadian construction industry for over 100 years. Our rich history demonstrates our reach and diversity as an integrated, full-service organization serving the commercial and industrial markets. We deliver confidence through a client-centered approach that ensures the highest quality of service, reduces risk, and delivers results.

We provide a comprehensive range of construction services from new construction for industrial, commercial, and institutional markets; to industrial maintenance, repair and operations services, heavy civil construction, and contract surface mining; as well as vertical infrastructure including, electrical, mechanical, and specialty trades. For over 100 years, we have been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders.

Only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted directly.

Unsolicited resumes and phone inquiries from 3rd party agencies will not be accepted.