Assistant Project Manager- Toronto, ON

SKYGRiD is an industry-leading construction and building services company.

We serve clients in the industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential markets, by utilizing our collaborative team approach to fulfill their building’s purpose.

What you will be doing:

The Assistant Project Manager supports the project teams on their assigned sites to establish the project scope and ensure the job is completed within budget and according to schedule.

This role involves providing mentoring, coaching, and growth opportunities to junior employees.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

• Providing support to the Project Manager and team.
• Enforcing company and project policies, act as the main client interface, and be responsible for project performance including budget/costs, schedule, quality, and overall project status.
• Advising senior management of potential problems, work interferences, or schedule difficulties and assist in resolving such conflicts.
• Coordinating, managing, and communicating with all subcontractors and effectively deal with problems such as delivery, labor, schedule, and payment disputes.
• Maintaining excellent relationships with trade contractors, architects, consultants, and clients.
• Assisting with planning a construction project and preparing a construction schedule in conjunction with the Project Superintendent.
• Processing contract drawings and specifications and ensure the building is built in accordance with these documents.
• Preparing regular, timely, and accurate billings for owners and ensure timely payment of subcontractor billings.
• Monitoring project material and labor costs and ensure accurate quality reporting.
• Conducting and efficiently managing project meetings.
• Ensure the implementation of SKYGRiD’s Safety Program to create a safe work environment.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the Project Risk Register.
• Tracking and managing changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Communicating project objectives to all team members involved
• Attending industry events to build relationships and identifying new opportunities.

What you will bring:

• Construction-related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.