Jr. Project Manager, Construction

**About the Company**:
**About the Position**:
The JR Construction Project Manager will play a key support role in planning, scheduling and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed on-time to the required high standard of quality. In this role you will assist in the management of projects from conception to completion, working closely with project management colleagues, clients, designers, and trades. The JR. Project Manager will also be responsible all administrative tasks

**What you’ll do**:

- Prepare project schedule on Microsoft Project
- Prepare project cost summaries
- Complete inventory control and tracking reports
- Manage all project documents such as: close out documents, contracts, Pos, Cos, RFI
- Work closely with the accounting / AP department to ensure all invoices, purchase orders and invoices are accurate, financial tracking
- Assist in obtaining permits and licenses as needed
- Ensure Health and Safety polices are followed at all times
- Closely monitor job costs with sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure budgets are met
- Prepare contracts, work orders, subcontract agreements, and statements
- Prepare project status reports, including updated cost projects and schedules for project review
- Assist in the detailed review of construction drawings and specifications
- Maintain site files, supplies, equipment and services as needed
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of sites and office
- Keeping a daily log of site activities on the project including but not limited to: all trades and number of personnel/trades, description of work, weather, safety hazards or issues
- Maintaining professional conduct and a good working relationship at all times with owners, trades, supplies, team members and tenants
- Receiving, tracking and inspection of site purchases and materials
- Support cost control, proper coding and management project within budget
- Review and analyze quotes with emphasis on obtaining the best prices in the market
- Ad hoc projects as required

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- 2+ years in a construction project coordinator role
- 2+ years of administrative support in the construction industry
- Proficiency in Excel is required
- Expertise in AutoCAD is considered a strong asset
- Experience with Microsoft Project is considered an asset
- Educational background in: construction management, architecture, engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
- Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
- Solid understanding of the construction process
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Able to look ahead, plan and see the big picture
- Effective time management, multitasking and logical decision-making skills
- A teamwork approach to all aspects of the work
- Willing to take on training, learn new skills and grasp development opportunities
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Valid driver’s license and access to a car is an asset
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and innovation
- Ability to address and resolve conflicts and disagreements immediately
- Proven exceptional organizational skills
- SAP experience an asset
- PMP designation or working toward designation is considered an asset

**Salary**: From $60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Construction Project Management: 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (required)
- Canadian Construction Management: 1 year (required)