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Assistant Project Manager

@ J EllisDon Corporation

Ottawa, Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

J EllisDon Corporation is hiring an Assistant Project Manager, a full-time construction role. The work covers plan and specification analysis, project deliverables such as RFIs and submittals, construction scheduling, and subcontract administration. The posted salary range is $70,000 to $90,000.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze plans and specifications for construction interpretation
  • Prepare and track RFIs, submittals and project expediting list
  • Develop and monitor the construction schedule
  • Administer subcontracts and track changes and deliverables
  • Advise Project Manager on problems and schedule difficulties

Requirements summary:

  • Construction project experience
  • Knowledge of drawings and specifications
  • Strong scheduling and coordination skills

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Employer posting date
2026-07-12
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Construction site
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples

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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 valuesempower 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 inand our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.


  • Assist in plan and specification analysis in order to provide clear, trackable and coordinated interpretations of the design/drawings for construction

  • Preparation of project deliverables including tracking and creating of RFIs, transmitting and tracking of submittals, composing agreements and maintaining project expediting list

  • Develop, implement and monitor the construction schedule to deliver the project on time and under budget

  • Administration and management of subcontracts including subcontractor compliance, tracking of changes and deliverables

  • Advise Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences and schedule difficulties and assist in resolving issues

  • The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000

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.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

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