Black Spruce Builders – Yellowknife, NT

Residential & Commercial Construction

Black Spruce Builders is looking for a motivated Junior Project Manager / Project Coordinator with practical construction experience to join our team in Yellowknife.

We work on a variety of residential and commercial construction projects, including renovations, tenant improvements and new construction.

This is a development position for someone who has a good understanding of construction and wants to grow into project management. The successful candidate will work directly alongside experienced project management and field personnel, assisting with the day-to-day coordination of multiple construction projects while receiving hands-on training and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Working under the direction of the Project Manager, the successful candidate will assist with:

- Estimating & Tendering: Quantity takeoffs, material and subcontractor pricing, and tender preparation.
- Procurement: Material orders, purchase orders, supplier coordination, lead times and deliveries.
- Scheduling: Project schedules, short-term planning, and coordination of manpower, equipment and materials.
- Project Documentation: Reviewing drawings, specifications and revisions, and maintaining project records.
- RFIs & Submittals: Preparing, organizing and tracking RFIs, submittals, shop drawings and approvals.
- Extras & Change Orders: Identifying, documenting and assisting with the preparation and tracking of extras and change orders.
- Project Coordination: Communicating with field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
- Progress Reporting: Collecting site updates,



maintaining progress records and following up on outstanding items.
- Safety & Quality Control: Assisting with safety documentation, inspections, quality control and deficiency tracking.
- Project Administration: Assisting with permits, meetings, action items and project closeout documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

- Previous experience in residential and/or commercial construction.
- Practical understanding of construction methods, materials and sequencing.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
- Robust organizational, communication and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and follow through on responsibilities.
- Willingness to learn and develop project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Assets):

- Journeyman Carpenter certification or other relevant trade experience.
- Education or training in construction management, estimating or project coordination.
- Experience with estimating, procurement or construction scheduling.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.

Work Environment This is a primarily office-based position, with occasional site visits as required to review construction progress, attend meetings and assist with project coordination.

Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Position: Full-time

Projects: Residential & Commercial Construction

SIGNING Bonus $1500 - Successful candidate will receive a $1500 bonus on their first pay cheque.

Compensation & Benefits: To be determined.

Pay: $75,000.00-$89,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Project Manager (Yellowknife)
🏢 Black Spruce Builders
📍 Yellowknife