Title: Assistant Project Manager - Elevated Guideway Transit Project

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Toronto, ON

Working Model: Onsite - Work Site/Office-Based

Compensation: $100K - $130K per annum plus bonus and benefits

About Our Client
Our client is a leading Canadian construction and infrastructure organization delivering some of the country's most complex transportation, transit, civil, and heavy infrastructure projects.

With decades of experience executing major transit expansions, bridges, highways, utilities, and transportation infrastructure programs, the organization is recognized for tackling technically challenging projects that shape communities and improve connectivity across Canada. They are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of a major Elevated Guideway Transit Project in the Greater Toronto Area.

About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile transit infrastructure project and support the delivery of one of the most critical and schedule-sensitive sections of the program.

Working closely with Project Management, Construction, Engineering, and Field Operations teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving project execution, coordinating subcontractors, managing schedules and project controls, supporting cost performance, and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project milestones.

This role is ideally suited for an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Senior Project Coordinator, or Construction Manager with experience delivering bridge, superstructure, elevated structure, transit, rail, or heavy civil infrastructure projects .

The successful candidate will bring hands-on construction management experience and the ability to lead project teams while coordinating multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.

What You’ll Do

Support the execution and delivery of a major elevated guideway construction package

Coordinate field operations, construction activities, subcontractors, and project stakeholders

Monitor project schedules,



milestones, productivity, and progress against project objectives

Assist with project planning, construction sequencing, and execution strategies

Track project costs, forecasts, budgets, and commercial performance

Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation

Coordinate procurement activities, material deliveries, and subcontractor scopes

Support schedule recovery plans and mitigation strategies for critical project activities

Lead meetings with project partners, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams

Prepare progress reports and communicate project status to leadership

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with quality and project standards

Support the management and development of junior team members and project coordinators

Collaborate with engineering, construction, project controls, and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery

What You Bring
Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

At least 5+ years of experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects

Experience supporting the construction of: Bridges, Superstructures, Elevated guideways, Viaducts, or other similar Structural concrete works

Major transportation infrastructure projects

Demonstrated construction execution and field coordination experience

Experience managing subcontractors, work packages, and construction activities

Knowledge of project scheduling, planning, and cost control principles

Experience managing RFIs, change orders, and construction documentation

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to coordinate across field operations, engineering,



consultants, and project leadership teams

Preferred Qualifications

Transit, rail, LRT, subway, or transportation infrastructure project experience

Experience working on Design-Build or P3 infrastructure projects

Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, or similar project management tools

Previous experience leading project coordinators, engineers, or site teams

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), EIT, PMP, or related designation

What You’ll Love About This Opportunity

Prospect to contribute to one of Canada's largest transit infrastructure projects

Exposure to major elevated guideway and transportation structure construction

Significant involvement in project execution and field operations

Work alongside experienced construction, engineering, and project management professionals

Opportunity to lead critical project scopes and support high-impact infrastructure delivery

Clear career progression toward Project Manager and Senior Project Management roles

Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive perks

Join a team delivering infrastructure that will have a lasting impact on the region for generations to come

Important
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions.

Akkodis Canada will never share your resume or any personal details without your explicit consent.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions.

Our Commitment
At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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📌 Assistant Project Manager - Elevated Guideway Transit Project (Ontario)
🏢 Akkodis
📍 Ontario