Project Manager, Assistant

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting  projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of  professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. 

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. 

In case you're curious, here's what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in.

Looby Construction is a part of EllisDon Civil division. Since 1904, Looby Construction has been a strong and reliable provider of heavy civil construction. Today, this team is leading the market with quality work, technical expertise, and safe practices, having delivered a number of unrivaled bridge, culvert and dam construction and rehabilitation projects. When it comes to on-time and on-budget work, Looby Construction is the first choice of clients.

You as an Assistant Project Manager will:

• Assist in plan and specification analysis in order to provide clear, trackable and coordinated interpretations of the design/drawings for construction
• Understand and perform document control functions, including tracking and creating of RFIs, transmitting and tracking of submittals, compose agreements and maintain project expediting list
• Develop, implement and monitor the construction schedule to deliver the project on time and under budget
• Work in conjunction with site team to create and maintain an environment of open communication and collaboration to ensure individual and project success
• Provide mentorship to fellow colleagues on site

Is this the right role for you?

• You have a construction related degree and four to seven years of construction experience working on self-performing heavy civil projects including bridges and culverts. Experience  in concrete structures and formwork is essential.
• You have a working knowledge of scheduling, project management, and contract software
• A willingness to travel to, live and work in remote locations throughout Ontario is essential

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning,  opportunity for growth, and  a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity. 

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. 

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