Assistant Project Manager

Job Descriptions:

• Primarily responsible for organizing and circulating the various documents required to execute the project, including drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs and site instructions.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager with building permits and ROW permits submissions.
• Assist with the tender, award and contract preparation of trade contracts.
• Receive, process and submit shop drawings and samples to consultants for approval.
• Review contract drawings and submittals to co-ordinate the work of the trade contractors.
• Have an active presence on site and meet regularly with site staff and trade contractors.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager with monitoring the site and solving problems.
• Prepare and submit RFIs to the consultants.
• Expedite approvals of submittals and answers to RFIs.
• Receive, review and circulate site instructions issued by the consultants.
• Receive, review and circulate inspection reports issued by the consultants.
• Maintain the construction schedule in MS Project and Excel.
• Assist with the review of progress draws submitted by contractors.
• Assist with the review of trade contractor claims for change orders.
• Prepare purchase orders and change orders as directed by the Senior Project Manager.
• Enter committed costs into the Jonas accounting system as directed by the project manager.
• Enter anticipated costs into the Jonas accounting system as directed by the Senior Project Manager.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager in preparing project status reports.
• Assist with documentation to prove compliance with Toronto Green Standards.
• Assist with setting up the decor management process and circulate selections to trades.
• Assist with setting up the PDI in-suite warranty program.
• Obtain documents from trade contractors for turnover to the condominium corporation.
• Assist with the correction of deficiencies noted on our pre-Performance Audit inspection.
• Assist with the correction of deficiencies noted on the Tarion Performance Audits.
• Assist with retail queries and co-ordinate base building works.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, quality and environment legislation and standards.
• Carry out additional ad hoc duties as required

Job Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience in multi-unit residential construction.
• A planner, problem preventer and problem solver.
• An attention to detail in the office and on site.
• A good communicator and consensus builder.
• Thrives working in a "small company" atmosphere where job boundaries are blurred.
• Proficient user of Excel, Word and project scheduling software.
• Related post-secondary degree.
• A professional designation would be beneficial.