Assistant Project Manager - ICI - Ottawa

Assistant Project Manager - ICI - OttawaWorking closely with other Project Managers, Site Superintendents, consultants, subcontractors, and clients, the APM will play a key role in maintaining project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and documentation.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a construction professional looking to grow their project management career while contributing to landmark projects across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.

This position is designed for growth into a full Project Manager within a relatively short space of time, (dependant upon satisfactory performance).Key Responsibilities:Project Management & Coordination

• Assist Project Managers in all phases of project delivery, from pre-construction through closeout.
• Coordinate project activities between owners, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and field staff.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including contracts, submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and change requests.
• Track project milestones and support schedule management activities.

Cost & Financial Management

• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Review invoices, progress claims, and subcontractor payment applications.
• Support the administration of change orders and project cost reporting.
• Help identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality objectives.

Procurement & Contract Administration

• Assist in tendering and procurement activities.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier scopes of work.
• Support contract administration and ensure documentation compliance.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and deliverables.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Maintain project logs for RFIs, submittals, deficiencies, change orders, and site instructions.
• Generate regular project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support project scheduling and look-ahead planning processes.
• Ensure project records are accurate, organized, and up to date.

Client & Stakeholder Support

• Develop positive working relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners.
• Participate in coordination meetings and project presentations.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants