Assistant Project Manager - Construction

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As Assistant Project Manager, under the supervision of the Project Manager, you will oversee and coordinate all phases of the construction project, including collaboration with health and safety, planning, quality, cost, client relations, and subcontractor coordination.
This role is based on construction site on a full-time basis. We operate multiple construction sites across the province of Québec. This role therefore requires a high level of geographic mobility, as well as availability to work on a rotational schedule.

Do you have what it takes? Positive energy and...
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Construction Engineering;
• Member of a Canadian professional engineering association, open to EITs (depending on the province), an asset;
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in similar roles;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Advanced proficiency in oral and written French;
• Advanced proficiency in spoken and written English to interact daily with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, partners, and colleagues located outside Québec, many of whom communicate exclusively in English. Required to attend coordination and project management meetings, provide progress updates, and prepare reports for English‑speaking stakeholders;
• High geographic mobility;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Strong teamwork skills;
• Excellent management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills;
• Initiative, autonomy, and leadership;
• Strong team management and conflict resolution skills;
• Rigorous administrative standards;
• Ability to adapt to a high-stress environment and weather fluctuations (construction site).
What you will do to complete this mission successfully:
• On-site Representation
• Represent the company on-site;
• Responsible for task planning, framework scheduling, work estimation, contract awarding, cost control, project management, and team supervision;
• Maintain good relationships with the community, client, suppliers, and project team;
• Project Coordination:
• Coordinate work with the project team;
• Establish work methods with the Site Manager and Superintendent;
• Negotiate and approve selection of key contractors with senior management;
• Manage procurement;
• Organize and lead construction site meetings as needed;
• Participate in client meetings and share necessary site information;
• Organize internal meetings to communicate relevant information and coordinate resources, including subcontractors;
• Hold authority to stop any activity deemed non-compliant by Borea Construction workers
• Project Monitoring:
• Administrative follow-up - costs, productivity, contingencies, contracts, etc;
• Technical follow-up - technical sheets, inspections, etc;
• Change notice follow-up - estimation, client offer, negotiation, issuance of orders/contracts;
• Payment follow-up with accounts payable and receivable departments;
• Authorize payments to subcontractors and suppliers;
• Warranty follow-up;
• Coordinate preliminary work inspection with the Superintendent;
• Coordinate pre-operational verification with the Superintendent;
• Complete the project with the Superintendent and obtain final client acceptance;
• Communicate performance indicators to senior management;
• Perform any other related tasks.

Benefits

• A minimum of 4 weeks of vacation starting on day one
• Personal days you can use whenever you need them
• A competitive group insurance benefits package
• Group RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Employee Share Ownership Program - become a partner in our success
• Support for your professional development and career growth
• Monthly cellphone allowance
• Various mobility allowances and premiums to support your work

Borea’s values are deeply rooted in the energy landscape. We take care of each other, ensuring that our teams thrive in a healthy and safe environment. With passion and perseverance, we embrace the challenges that come our way. Borea, in collaboration with its various solar and wind construction partners, is committed to finding increasingly innovative solutions with the goal to commit to quality and responsibly and sustainably energizing future generations.
Borea Construction is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated equitably. We recognize that structural barriers shape professional experiences and qualifications. For this reason, we encourage individuals to apply even if they feel the position may be out of reach.