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Assistant Project Manager

@ Randstad Canada

Toronto, Ontario

$49.84/hrContract5+ years experience
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Randstad Canada is hiring a contract Assistant Project Manager to support project managers on distribution, substation and transmission line projects. The role coordinates the client, subcontractors and vendors, and tracks scope, cost and schedule. Pay is $49.00 to $52.00 per hour, with overtime on short notice expected.

Pay:

$49.84 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Support project managers from concept to closeout
  • Manage contractor submittals, RFIs and site drawing logs
  • Execute contracts, change orders and invoice approvals
  • Maintain project cost reporting, scheduling and budgets
  • Coordinate with client, subcontractors and vendors

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field
  • 5 years of applicable experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Primavera Contract Manager experience preferred

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Employer posting date
2026-09-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentProject management
Experience5+ years
Scheduleovertime
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Client sites, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyEngineering, Construction Management

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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

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  • 777 Bay Street, Suite 2000, PO Box 128, Toronto, ON M5G 2C8, CA
  • 525 Avenue Viger Ouest, Suite 501, Montréal, Quebec H2Z 1G6, CA
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  • Randstad Canada
Specialties
  • HR Consulting
  • IT Recruitment
  • Engineering Recruitment
  • Staffing and HR
  • HR Services
  • Recruitment
  • HR Outsourcing
  • Temporary Hiring
  • Permanent Hiring
  • Recruiting
  • Permanent Jobs
  • Temp Jobs
  • Hiring Strategy
  • Human Resources
  • Staffing
  • Finding Jobs
  • Employer Branding
  • Jobs
  • and Contract Jobs
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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, ON
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1997
SpecialtiesHR ConsultingIT RecruitmentEngineering RecruitmentStaffing and HRHR ServicesRecruitmentHR OutsourcingTemporary HiringPermanent HiringRecruiting
Open jobs on Jobsy9,428
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Job description
Description:

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will assist project managers (PM) on a variety distribution or substation and transmission line projects of varying complexity. This position will manage and act as a coordinator and project liaison to the client, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders, throughout the project. The APM will maintain document control, manage databases and coordinate and track project activities and communications so project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters.

The APM will be responsible for supporting their PM in managing the activities of the Design and Construction contractors who are responsible for project execution or may be assigned to lead projects independently. The total portfolio of the program includes multiple projects of varying sizes being executed.

Assist Project Management team in the overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, RFP and contract services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.

Monitor and manage project scope.

Manage Contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs.

Verify Contractor compliance including: quality, safety, environmental, environmental and material management programs.

Execute contracts including: change order management/ field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules.

Work with project controls to maintain project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.

Assist with the development of internal and external reports including, project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.

Participate in internal and external project risk reviews.

Coordinate project close out and project documentation.

Collaborate with the program team to successfully mitigate issues and achieve seamless project execution.

Helps establish and track project level KPIs and Metrics to validate and maintain performance across the portfolio of projects they are overseeing.

Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.

All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience Required
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice,

High proficiency using Microsoft Office.

Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience.

Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.

Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.

Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

Pay Rate is between $49.00 - $52.00 per hour

Please send your resume in confidence to [email protected]

Advantages
Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred..

Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

Responsibilities
Description:

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will assist project managers (PM) on a variety distribution or substation and transmission line projects of varying complexity. This position will manage and act as a coordinator and project liaison to the client, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders, throughout the project. The APM will maintain document control, manage databases and coordinate and track project activities and communications so project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters.

The APM will be responsible for supporting their PM in managing the activities of the Design and Construction contractors who are responsible for project execution or may be assigned to lead projects independently. The total portfolio of the program includes multiple projects of varying sizes being executed.

Assist Project Management team in the overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, RFP and contract services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.

Monitor and manage project scope.

Manage Contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs.

Verify Contractor compliance including: quality, safety, environmental, environmental and material management programs.

Execute contracts including: change order management/ field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules.

Work with project controls to maintain project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.

Assist with the development of internal and external reports including, project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.

Participate in internal and external project risk reviews.

Coordinate project close out and project documentation.

Collaborate with the program team to successfully mitigate issues and achieve seamless project execution.

Helps establish and track project level KPIs and Metrics to validate and maintain performance across the portfolio of projects they are overseeing.

Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.

All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience Required
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice,

High proficiency using Microsoft Office.

Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience.

Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.

Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.

Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

Pay Rate is between $49.00 - $52.00 per hour

Please send your resume in confidence to [email protected]

Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience Required
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice,

High proficiency using Microsoft Office.

Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

Summary
Description:

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will assist project managers (PM) on a variety distribution or substation and transmission line projects of varying complexity. This position will manage and act as a coordinator and project liaison to the client, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders, throughout the project. The APM will maintain document control, manage databases and coordinate and track project activities and communications so project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters.

The APM will be responsible for supporting their PM in managing the activities of the Design and Construction contractors who are responsible for project execution or may be assigned to lead projects independently. The total portfolio of the program includes multiple projects of varying sizes being executed.

Assist Project Management team in the overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, RFP and contract services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.

Monitor and manage project scope.

Manage Contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs.

Verify Contractor compliance including: quality, safety, environmental, environmental and material management programs.

Execute contracts including: change order management/ field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules.

Work with project controls to maintain project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.

Assist with the development of internal and external reports including, project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.

Participate in internal and external project risk reviews.

Coordinate project close out and project documentation.

Collaborate with the program team to successfully mitigate issues and achieve seamless project execution.

Helps establish and track project level KPIs and Metrics to validate and maintain performance across the portfolio of projects they are overseeing.

Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.

All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience Required
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice,

High proficiency using Microsoft Office.

Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience.

Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.

Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.

Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

Pay Rate is between $49.00 - $52.00 per hour

Please send your resume in confidence to [email protected]

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.

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