Assistant Project Manager — Construction
About the Chance:
Our client is a well-established and growing construction organization with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential projects. They are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their project team and support the successful delivery of complex construction projects from pre-construction through completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional looking to take the next step in their career and gain increased responsibility across project management, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and client relations.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Project Manager with the overall planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects

Support project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost control processes

Coordinate with consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams

Review drawings, specifications, contracts, change orders, RFIs, and project documentation

Assist with tendering, procurement, subcontractor negotiations, and contract administration

Track project progress and identify potential schedule, cost, and scope issues

Prepare and maintain project reports, meeting minutes, schedules, and documentation

Assist with the preparation and review of project budgets, progress claims, purchase orders, and change orders

Participate in project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients and project stakeholders

Conduct site visits and work closely with site teams to ensure project requirements are being met

Assist with quality control,



safety requirements, and compliance with project specifications

Help resolve project issues and coordinate solutions between internal and external stakeholders

Support project closeout, deficiency management, turnover, and warranty processes

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in construction project coordination, project management, or a related role

Experience working on commercial, institutional, industrial, or large-scale construction projects

Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline is preferred

Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, scheduling, and project documentation

Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, RFIs, change orders, and subcontracts

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

Experience with construction management/project management software is an asset

Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, consultants, trades, and clients

What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional who wants to develop into a full Project Manager. You are organized, proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable taking ownership of your responsibilities. You can communicate effectively with both field and office teams and thrive in a fast-paced project environment.

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📌 Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Vaughan (Ontario)
🏢 Newlands Group
📍 Ontario