Assistant Project Manager

Location : Carleton Place, Ontario

Sector : Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Construction

ASCO's Assistant project Manager assists the Project Manager or Project Director in providing the necessary planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and control of each project assigned to him / her and to successfully complete each of these projects, safely, on time and below budget to meet the continuing growth and profit objectives of the Company. Some of the Assistant Project Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Assist, where requested, the estimating team in the preparation of tenders, including soliciting bids from subtrades and suppliers, reviewing plans and specifications and suggesting construction methods / techniques to minimize construction schedule and assisting on the closing day of the tender by evaluating bids and proposals.
• Provide feedback to management and estimators on subcontractor performance as part of ongoing Company vendor reviews.
• Be the liaison between the site and the office in the administration of each contract(s) / project(s) assigned to him / her, as well be the liaison between the Company, the Customer and the Consultants.
• Keep Customers & Consultants informed of the progress of their project in a timely manner.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Work closely with Customer and Consultants on projects to track their development.
• Attend the New Job Conference to receive the new contract from the estimating team, get familiar with the details of the project and assign the qualified site personnel and make certain that the site superintendent is thoroughly familiar with plans and specifications.
• Assist in preparing preliminary project baseline schedules using MS Project.
• Prepare, update, and maintain project tracking schedule at least on a weekly basis.

The preferred candidate will have :

Employment Benefits

ASCO is an Inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASCO does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

We are committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.