Assistant Project Manager - Retail & Workplace Projects

About the role

Turner & Townsend is hiring an Assistant Project Manager dedicated to an Enterprise Account, supporting the delivery of retail, commercial and corporate workplace fit-out projects from planning through close-out. The role works closely with Project Managers and Senior Project Managers and is hybrid, based in Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal, with relocation considered for candidates elsewhere in Canada. The base salary range is $80,000 - $110,000.

Key responsibilities

• Support project delivery and coordinate design, procurement, construction, furniture installation, technology integration, commissioning and occupancy
• Help plan, budget and schedule projects, maintain schedules, action logs, risk registers and budgets, and take part in design reviews
• Coordinate information between clients, consultants, contractors, landlords and vendors, and attend meetings, preparing agendas and minutes
• Assist with procurement, tendering, bid evaluation, purchase orders, contracts, change orders and budget tracking
• Monitor site progress, quality, safety and compliance, and support commissioning, punch lists and turnover
• Maintain project files, issue logs, risk registers and reporting dashboards, and contribute to monthly reporting and lessons learned

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Project Management or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, construction administration or a related role
• Preferred: experience with retail, commercial, workplace, tenant improvement or fit-out projects
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Required skills

• Understanding of construction project lifecycles, project controls, scheduling, budgeting, procurement and contract administration
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documentation is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and project management software
• Experience with web-based project management and collaboration tools
• CAPM, PMP coursework or progress toward a professional certification is an asset

What we offer

• Health and dental coverage for you and your dependents, including paramedical services
• Health spending account and RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget and online learning tools
• Professional membership or license fee coverage once per year
• Vacation, flex and sick days, and a flexible hybrid work approach