The Role

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join our team at Enbridge in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray, AB) in support of a facility construction project.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for assisting the Project Manager with contractual planning, procurement, design activities, managing contract costs, ensuring schedule adherence and liaising with the client.

Travel: Please note that no flights are provided for this position; candidates are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the project site. A travel allowance will be provided in accordance with company policy.

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate, negotiable, based on experience
• Weekly Pay
• Eligible for annual bonus based on company performance
• 100% employer-paid drugs, travel, life & dependent life insurance, and AD&D
• Long-term disability
• $7000 flex credit account per year (can roll into and health care spending account and/or RRSP)
• Paid vacation
• Cell phone allowance or company-provided cell phone
• Company provided IT assets

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Purchasing

• Supervise & review the preparation of all material and subcontract requisitions
• Review of vendor quotations for compliance with technical and quality requirements
• Review and approval of project purchase order prior to issuance
• Follow up after purchase orders have been issued to ensure schedule compliance and expedite where required

Planning

• Supervise budget and schedule preparation
• Supervise work order preparation
• Procure long lead items
• Review, outline and incorporate technical requirements into the product build strategy

Project/Contract Activities

• Supervise schedule and material status reporting
• Maintain a consolidated project report to total project cost and schedule status vs. planned schedule, budgets and contract obligations
• Maintain regular contact with client representatives on contract issues, schedule, delivery and technical issues
• Estimate and construct all change orders, notifications and quality turnover documentation

Document Control

• Supervise all document control activities, including customer/client documentation, internal documentation, drawing & specifications, documentation relevant to regulatory bodies and document distribution

Education/Skills/Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience working on heavy civil or industrial construction projects
• An Engineering degree, CET designation or PMP certification would be an advantage
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of project controls is considered an asset.
• Experience in production scheduling and labour budget preparation
• Highly effective customer service mindset
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of computer software such as Gmail/Google Drive, Microsoft Office and Primavera.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Previous industrial construction experience considered an asset
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid drivers license
• Must be able to to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Enbridge experience is an asset