Junior Project Manager (PM1)

Pay: CA$60.00-65.00 hourly

Location: Hybrid role – 80% in office, 20% remote or office-based

Shift Type: Generally a 2 weeks on / 1 week off rotation, with scheduling subject to change based on project needs and cross-shift requirements.

Work Location: In person / On-site

Hiring Timeline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by mid-December.

Axis Mountain is looking for a Junior Project Manager. This role supports the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects by managing schedules, resources, and budgets. Working closely with other project managers and site teams, they ensure efficiency, resolve challenges, and maintain project alignment. Through strong communication and problem-solving, this role helps drive successful project delivery, financial management, and continuous improvement.

About Us

Axis Mountain Technical is a specialized mountain construction company with expertise in drilling and foundations, blasting, and high-angle work, steep slope equipment operation, technical installations, and remote access job sites. We excel with projects challenged by the mountain environment. Our strength is in our team, our mountain experience, and our ability to build strong relationships with our customers, project partners, and suppliers.

Position Overview

We're looking for a Junior Project Manager who has a solid foundation in construction supervision, is well versed in team management, and who has previous experience in project management. This full-time, on-site based role supports the professional and support teams in their day-to-day job performance.

This is a junior-level management position suited to someone who is organized, reliable, detail-oriented, eager to contribute, and a thoughtful and professional communicator who can work independently while contributing to broader project needs.

ResponsibilitiesPre-Construction (10%)

- Assist in preparing detailed project estimates and participate in the bidding process to secure new projects.
- Support the negotiation and finalization of contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Identify potential design flaws, long lead time items, and other issues that could impact project timelines or costs.
- Collaborate in planning the allocation of manpower, equipment, and materials to ensure project readiness.
- Evaluate subcontractor costs and availability to align with project requirements.
- Liaise with engineers and critical third parties to facilitate project development.

Construction (55%)

- Develop and manage project schedules using appropriate software tools, ensuring efficient work sequencing.
- Proactively identify and mitigate conflicts related to manpower, equipment, and support across multiple projects.
- Plan and prepare for upcoming project phases to ensure seamless transitions.
- Oversee logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources.




- Continuously update and communicate project status internally and to clients, ensuring transparency.
- Promptly report project milestones, production updates, and financial statuses to relevant stakeholders.
- Manage change orders and Requests for Information (RFIs) efficiently to minimize project disruptions.

Communications (25%)

- Provide ongoing training, mentoring, and competency assessments for Construction Supervisors, Crew Leads, and Field Crew members.
- Regularly update clients on project progress, addressing any concerns promptly.
- Communicate key milestones and financial concerns to the leadership team as needed.
- Inform Construction Supervisors of any design or workflow modifications to ensure alignment.
- Act as a bridge between on-site teams and administrative staff to foster collaboration.
- Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships to enhance Axis Mountain's reputation and success.
- Empower and delegate tasks to Construction Supervisors, Crew Leads, and Field Crew as appropriate.

Financial Management (10%)

- Monitor project budgets, ensuring critical thresholds (e.g., 80% expenditure) are managed effectively.
- Develop high-level forecasts of project costs and budgets to inform decision-making.
- Understand and monitor the daily expenditure rate to manage project finances proactively.
- Identify and capitalize on financial opportunities, such as resource optimization and cost savings.
- Oversee the financial aspects of change orders, ensuring they are documented and approved.
- Assist clients in achieving financial efficiencies and cost savings where possible.
- Leverage financial negotiations to support project longevity, additional contracts, and long-term relationships.

Knowledge & Experience

- 5+ years of industry experience.
- 3+ years in a Construction Supervisor role.
- Positive employee performance reviews.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with project software is an asset.

Skills & Competencies

- Manages professionals and/or support team members in the day-to-day performance of their jobs; a true first-level manager role.
- Adheres to and manages approved team budgets.
- Makes decisions within some unknown contexts that may have a significant impact on their team.
- Acts as Project Manager for projects valued at under $1M.

Demonstrated Skills

- Communicates complex ideas, including change initiatives, effectively to their team and stakeholders,



supporting others in effectively using internal communication tools.
- Generally diffuses conflict of mostly known variables using emotional intelligence and empathy.
- Provides growing and timely feedback to direct reports. Ensures feedback is actionable, fair, and helps the individual grow in their role overall.
- Applies a proactive approach and fosters a mindset of continuously improving processes, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the whole team.
- Works to improve self and others on their whole team.

Management of People and Teams

- Provides leadership and coaching, supports career development of professional/support employees, as well as Supervisors/Team Leads.
- Builds strong and diverse teams, supporting professional/support employees in applying their varied skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Has full authority for personnel decisions regarding hiring, performance management, compensation, and terminations.
- Coordinates and works with Operations to facilitate end-of-project employee evaluations, including field crew and project leadership.

Strategy and Vision

- Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental strategic planning and procedural change.
- Contributes to departmental goals by turning them into team goals and high-level actions.

Why Work With Axis? At Axis, we value employees who take ownership of their roles, demonstrate effective teamwork, and are committed to innovation, creative solutions, and continuous improvement with the goal of delivering excellence for our company, partners, and customers.

We are committed to creating a workplace where innovation and continuous improvement can thrive and where people feel empowered to grow.

By joining our team, you get access to:

Health & Wellness

- Comprehensive medical benefits package (after 3 months of employment).

Financial Security

- Competitive wage.

Professional Growth

- Access to paid online learning platforms (Coursera).
- Internal promotion opportunities.

Our Commitment In our journey towards an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We believe in diversity of thought and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation, please reach out to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Pay: $60.00-$65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thornhill, BC V8G 4M2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Project Manager (Thornhill)
🏢 Axis Mountain Technical
📍 Thornhill