Assistant Project Manager - Life Sciences and Technology

About EllisDon and Role Overview

EllisDon is a pioneering construction firm dedicated to advancing the industry by embracing innovation and fostering diverse expertise across pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases. We promote a culture where the unique experiences of our team members are valued, and inclusion is a core principle. Our purpose is to empower individuals to realize their full career potential while making a meaningful impact in our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and interpretation of design drawings and specifications throughout project phases to ensure coordinated, clear communication with construction teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Manage project deliverables including Requests for Information (RFIs), submittal tracking, contract drafting, and maintaining project expediting lists.
• Develop and oversee construction schedules to deliver projects on-time and within budget.
• Administer subcontractor agreements, ensuring compliance, managing changes and deliverable tracking.
• Coordinate and guide consultants and contractors on behalf of the owner, facilitating smooth project progression.
• Assist in daily supervision of contractors on site, ensuring adherence to project plans.
• Plan and coordinate all health and safety requirements essential for project completion.
• Implement communication plans, maintain documentation such as reports and meeting minutes, and monitor project status.
• Assist in preparing detailed scopes of work, proposals, cost estimates, schedules, quality control measures, and risk assessments.
• Prepare accurate and timely billing and ensure subcontractor payments are processed promptly.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to support project team growth and monitor progress.
• Report regularly to Senior Project Managers on project updates and escalate risk areas as needed.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a degree or diploma related to construction and possesses at least three years of construction experience or an equivalent blend of technical training and project management experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills capable of conveying technical details to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in scheduling, project management, and contract software tools.
• Capable of supporting the project team through problem-solving and independent initiative.
• Able to interpret construction specifications and drawings accurately.
• Enjoys engaging with diverse stakeholders including project teams, leadership, legal counsel, and consultants.
• Exemplifies a strong work ethic, excels at multitasking, and thrives working autonomously.

Additional Information

The position offers a salary between 70000 and 90000 CAD annually. EllisDon champions an inclusive and respectful workplace embracing diversity across all aspects including age, culture, gender identity, and more. We provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities during recruitment as needed. Candidates are encouraged to create a profile on our careers portal to receive updates and new job alerts. Please note that artificial intelligence tools assist in candidate screening for this role.