About this position
Junior Project Manager - Job Description
Who are we?
As a leader in the construction industry, Axxys Construction thrives to provide exceptional service from coast to coast across Canada & the USA. Since our beginnings in 1998, we have built our reputation on reliability & quality.
At Axxys Construction, our core objectives revolve around prioritizing the well-being of our employees and achieving excellence in our services.
We strive to maintain a trustworthy relationship with our customers, always taking our engagements to the next level and investing all the necessary effort and devotion to preserve our reputation of “Always delivering projects on time and on budget!”
To discover more about who we are and what we've accomplished, get a sneak peek at our projects and meet our team of great talents!
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What about you?
Are you a dynamic person who is passionate about construction in all its details and shapes? Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can start a career in a company that has proven to always offer the best to its team members and take them to higher levels? Do you want to have your name associated to a leader in the industry whose name is equivalent to continuous success, continuous growth and a multiple award-winning corporation?
Here is your chance.
What does your day to day with us look like
- Assist the Project Manager in managing retail construction projects from planning through completion, including monitoring schedules, budgets, and material procurement.
- Evaluate the feasibility of established timelines and, when necessary, renegotiate more realistic deadlines with stakeholders.
- Analyze project data and information to identify, in collaboration with the Project Director, the site superintendent responsible for overseeing construction activities.
- Act as a key point of contact and liaise between internal and external stakeholders involved in project execution.
- Negotiate and award contracts to subcontractors, and provide the required information to the Project Manager’s Assistant for contract issuance in accordance with company procedures.
- Manage subcontractors and ensure compliance with structural standards, quality requirements, and health and safety regulations on job sites.
- Conduct site inspections to monitor work progress, verify quality of execution, and document site conditions.
- Prepare quantity takeoffs and material estimates to support cost control and project budgeting.
- Produce technical drawings and plans using AutoCAD under the supervision of engineers.
- Collaborate with subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to coordinate activities and resolve technical or operational issues on site.
- Participate in regular meetings with stakeholders to ensure adherence to schedules and key project milestones.
- Track actual project costs against the approved budget and identify variances.
- Identify and monitor change orders not included in the original contracts, in collaboration with internal and external parties, to ensure proper client billing.
- Supervise the duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager’s Assistant and contribute to their annual performance evaluation.
What do you need to ensure Excellence in your role?
- 2-4 years of solid experience in project management in construction for big projects from conception to delivery
- Construction related education (Architecture / Engineering / Project Management)
- Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office including MS Project and Procore
- Capacity to work under pressure and set priorities tasks while multi-tasking and handling various trades and projects and handle projects to the start to finish.
- Available to work in the office and in the construction fields.
- Available and has necessary certifications to visit job sites across Canada and the USA.
- Solid experience in project planning, estimating, scheduling, cost controls, project administration and contract management.
- Demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, workforce management, quality and project execution
- Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills interacting directly with clients’ architects, consultants, contractors, trades. Etc.. English proficiency is required as the position involves interacting with English-speaking Canadian and American clients. Strong written, verbal, and reading skills in English are necessary.
What will you get in return?
Having our employees at heart, at Axxys we are constantly working to offering the best for our team members and their families.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive Salary
- Group Insurance Plan, including medical and dental benefits
- Yearly performance and salary reviews
- Early departure on Friday during summer
- Social events
- Engaging culture and a very friendly and supporting team
- Prime central location, conveniently accessible to metro and bus stations
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We support the principle of equal employment opportunity and encourage qualified candidates. Only selected candidates will be contacted.