Assistant Project Manager

Critical Project Services


Date: 11 hours ago
City: Cambridge, ON
Contract type: Full time
Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful planning, coordination, and execution of construction or infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Project Manager, the APM assists with project scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and communication to ensure timely delivery and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Project Manager in day-to-day project execution and coordination.
  • Assist in preparing and updating project schedules, budgets, and reports.
  • Track progress against milestones and help manage project deliverables.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to ensure timely material and labor delivery.
  • Review and process submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other project documents.
  • Maintain organized project files and logs (e.g., drawings, specs, change logs).
  • Attend project meetings and take detailed notes, distributing minutes as needed.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and contract requirements.
  • Support communication between the project team, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the preparation of closeout documents and final project reports.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
  • 1–3 years of experience in construction or project coordination roles.
  • Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
  • Experience working on commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects
  • PMP, CAPM, or similar certification (optional but beneficial)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Mix of office and field environment; ability to visit active job sites.
  • May require standing, walking, or lifting project materials on site occasionally.

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