Assistant Project Manager

Division: Canada - Vancouver

Project Location(s): Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CAN

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

ABOUT TURNER CONSTRUCTION:

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large and complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees, and community. With a staff of over 10,000 employees, the company completes $15 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year. Turner offers clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.

Our vision is to be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. We plan and deliver building projects of all types and sizes—schools and hospitals, stadiums and museums, airports, data centers, offices and more throughout North America and in 30 countries around the world. Our reputation for integrity, working safely, delivering complex and challenging projects, and driving innovation to bring our whole industry forward has been earned over many years.

Canadian Presence – Vancouver:

Our local team consists of 150 highly dedicated professionals, whose unique experience includes projects in various market sectors, including but not limited to commercial buildings and interiors, higher education, healthcare, industrial, and government. We are proud to have been awarded one of BC's 2023 Top 100 Employers, and to have representation on the 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction list.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Turner Construction, located in Vancouver, is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager. In this role, you will assist the Project Manager with the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the specified quality and standards outlined in the contract documents. You will also play a key role in coordinating necessary information and supporting the overall project planning and documentation process.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Attend preconstruction activities and meetings, including design reviews, tendering, bid levelling and reviews, award meetings and project launch to understand overall project build elements.
• Assist in managing and completion of project launch activities.
• Serve as liaison with Architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, inspectors, project staff, and owner’s representatives
• Attend Owner Architect Contractor (OAC) meetings to understand, document and support issues related to plans and specifications.
• Maintain general knowledge of general and prime contract, subcontract documents, job estimate and terms within, with particular attention to notice clauses, penalties, and other risk items.
• Assist in creation of Risk & Opportunity Register of overall build of visual work.
• Assess submittals and shop drawings for conformance to contract specifications, ensure drawings and specifications properly relate to job estimate and assist in oversight and decision-making to resolve conflicts in interpretation.
• Manage project budget, including invoice review and process claims, and assist Project Manager in project forecasting and monthly budget reviews.
• Assist in preparation and participate in Operational Review Meeting (ORM) documentation.
• Manage information on change order requests. Prepare independent analysis, obtain and check estimates for subcontractor changes, resolve any conflicts, and negotiate and obtain approval from Architect and Owner.
• Oversee closeout process and prepare final records including RFIs, closeout records, warranties, as-builts, operation and maintenance manuals, attic stock, and spare parts, and evaluate information to insure compliance with contract documents.
• Oversee Occupancy paperwork and financial closeout.
• Contribute to Last Planner System (LPS), identify, and recommend continuous improvement activities to support staff and trade partner workforce.
• Preparing scope of work and Additional Provisions (AP-1) documents for Trade Subcontracts.
• Schedule and manage Subcontractor Trade Coordination, Preconstruction, and Submittal Review meetings.
• Provide input on project schedule development and manage schedule throughout construction period.
• Assist in developing Project Execution Plan, Quality Control Plan.
• Develop general conditions items list, labor, safety, change order logs, and quality control reports.
• Participate in safety activities on jobsite including electronic inspections, data recording, and required trainings.
• Understand and develop quality control procedures for project scope.
• Supervise Co-op students and Project/Field Coordinators and provide input on performance assessments.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands for this position include requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing duties, the employee will frequently be required to sit, use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands. The role also involves talking, hearing, and regularly viewing a computer monitor and using a keyboard. Specific vision abilities necessary for this role include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be mobile and occasionally travel both short and long distances. Regular on-site work at construction sites is required, with occasional office or off-site work. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 4.5 kg regularly and occasionally up to 23 kg.

The work environment includes both office and construction sites. In the office, the noise level is typically quiet to moderate. At construction sites, the noise can be moderate to loud, with exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and the risk of electrical shock. Employees must adhere to safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws while working in these environments.

• ABOUT YOU:
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
• Utilize leading-edge technology and methodologies, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Lean
• Understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to influence and negotiate
• Project management skills
• Familiar with budget management
• Supervisory experience
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft suite of applications
  
  
  

REWARDS & COMPENSATION:

At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey.

The annual base salary range for this position may be CA$80,000 to CA$117,000, depending on experience and fit. Besides a competitive base compensation, we offer a thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, Summer Fridays, gym access, referral bonus program, regular social events, soft and hard skill training opportunities, and much more!

Opportunities

Community & Citizenship Committee : Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company’s values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.

Social Committee : Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.

Growth and Development : Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees’ capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.

How To Apply

We are always looking for talented people who fit our positive culture and are passionate about what they do. If you feel Turner is for you, here is how to apply:

• Click ‘apply’ on this page.
• Add your cover letter and resume to our Careers Portal.
• Connect with one of our Turner team members through LinkedIn.
  
  
  

Thank you for your interest in Turner. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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