junior project manager

Career Opportunity : Project Management in Commercial Construction

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Are you a construction enthusiast looking to learn from the best in the industry? Are you seeking to join an organization whose vocation is to build the commercial spaces and restaurants of tomorrow across Canada? Do you want a role where your administrative rigor and organizational skills will drive large-scale projects? This junior project manager position is a unique opportunity to join a leader in light construction, recognized for its structure and expertise in retail and quick-service restaurant (QSR) fit-outs.

As a junior project manager, you will hold a pivotal strategic support function, ensuring the documentary and operational fluidity of our projects from our offices in Dorval. This junior project manager role will allow you to touch all aspects of management, from initial estimation to final delivery to the client, while being based in the dynamic sector of Dorval.

Advantages

Working as a junior project manager in Dorval offers an exceptional learning environment and motivating conditions :

Competitive Salary : An annual salary range between $65,000 and $80,000, adapted to your experience and growth potential.

Niche Expertise : The chance to specialize in "Retail" and "QSR" (Quick Service Restaurant) projects for prestigious national banners.

Life Balance : A stable 40-hour per week schedule, based in the office, allowing for healthy management of your personal time.

Strategic Location : An accessible workplace in Dorval with provided parking, ideal for avoiding downtown traffic.

Technological Mastery : Daily use of high-performance platforms like Procore to optimize document management.

Quality Mentorship : A structure that promotes direct learning from experienced senior project managers.

Real Autonomy : A junior project manager position that gives you the freedom to manage small projects and change orders independently.

Collaborative Culture : An environment where teamwork and communication with subcontractors are top priorities.

Responsibilities

In your duties as a junior project manager, your tasks will be essential to ensure project compliance and progress :

Assist senior managers in the complete coordination of mandates, from startup to close-out.

Manage the documentary flow required by cities, malls, and clients.

Maintain project logs up to date, including meeting minutes, schedules, and shop drawings.

Actively contribute to cost estimation and production planning.

Independently manage small projects and change order requests.

Support communication between consultants, subcontractors, and site superintendents.

Prepare and manage contracts as well as documentation related to insurance and compliance.

Ensure adherence to health and safety standards in collaboration with field teams.

Collect warranties and maintenance manuals for administrative project closure.

Qualifications

To excel as a junior project manager, you possess the following assets :

Hold a minimum of 2 years of experience in project coordination or management within the construction sector.

Excellent ability to read and interpret plans and technical specifications.

High proficiency with technological tools and project management software (Procore or equivalent).

Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Strong analytical rigor, particularly for tracking budgets and timelines.

Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Summary

Does this career opportunity in a stimulating and structured environment as a junior project manager interest you? If you are ready to take on these challenges and contribute to the growth of a dynamic company, we would be delighted to discuss it with you.

Contact me by email at tristan.henley@randstad.ca to discuss this opportunity or other available roles.

We currently have several open positions across Quebec. Let’s talk in complete confidentiality!

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