Assistant Project Manager

Cape Group, Vancouver, BC
$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Salary - Annual

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Job Description

As an experienced Assistant Project Manager, you will support a wide range of projects from both an administrative and a business perspective. You will work closely with the rest of the Construction team throughout the preconstruction and construction process to deliver the best building and service possible for our internal and external clients. You will be responsible for the on-time completion of a quality project, maximizing efficiency, controlling costs, and building relationships with every person involved in the project.

Key Responsibilities

Implement assigned projects, monitor and drive overall project performance including schedule, budget, quality and safety.
Review project drawings, specifications, and reports for coordination between disciplines.
Develop complete estimates on selected projects consisting of site visits, quantity take-off, pricing, and presentation of the estimate for Management’s review.
Contact trades and suppliers regarding tender invitations, pricing, addenda and tender/bid closings and prepare detailed tender/bid analysis for each scope of work.
Perform project setups, distribute project documents, and manage and coordinate project contracts on Procore system.
Monitor expenditures effectively, review invoices in detail, and manage labour and material costs according to the project budget and underlying estimate.
Prepare and participate in the creation and updating of project budgets, both initial concept budgets using historical unit rates and preliminary budgets using trade inputs.
Prepare project reports weekly, monthly, and as required to update the stakeholders on the status of the project.
Coordinate procurement process, draft and prepare contracts, and track changes and additions to contractual agreements.
General and administrative duties as required by the construction team.
Liaise with the project team, clients, consultants and trade contractors/sub-contractors.
Other priority duties as required at the direction of the Director of Construction.

Preferred Qualifications

Who You Are

A self-starter and proactive individual able to prioritize effectively; works well either independently or in a team.
A person of integrity, accountability, teamwork, and innovation who’s committed to growth.
Curious, collaborative, passionate and extremely detail oriented.
Motivated to find a solution when confronted by a challenge or problem - no matter the size or type.
A person with a strong sense of urgency as well as management and organizational skills.
A person with well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal English.
A coachable person who takes directions well and is receptive and adaptive to feedback and pushback when approaches or timelines change.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of progressive construction experience as a project coordinator, senior project coordinator, or junior project manager with a general contractor (Buildings) or builder-developer in British Columbia.
Post-secondary education (University Degree or Technology Diploma) in Construction Management, Building Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
Familiarity with commercial, multi-family residential, and industrial construction.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Excellent knowledge of the Lower Mainland and BC construction industry, and BC Building Code.
A commitment to our methodologies and procedures is a foundational element for all roles.
Must be proficient in Procore.
Strong technical skills and computer proficiency in MS Project, MS Office (Outlook, Word and PowerPoint) and strong skills in Excel.
Strong local references.

Only candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada are eligible to apply.

Please DO NOT send your application if you are not legally entitled to work in Canada.

If your contact phone number is a non-Canadian number, you will be automatically disqualified.

At Cape, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Candidates interested in this job must apply through company’s career page:

https://capegroupca.bamboohr.com/careers/42

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Date Posted:	06/06/2024
Start Date:	ASAP
Classification:	Exempt
Level:	Experienced
Job Type:	Full-time
Wage:	Salary - Annual
Wage From:	$80,000.00
Wage To:	$95,000.00
Preferred Education:	Post-secondary education (University Degree or Technology Diploma) in Construction Management, Building Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
Number of Employees:	1

Company Website:	https://capegroup.ca/
Company Phone Number:	604-278-0912