Assistant Project Manager

Our Infrastructure Solutions group is currently looking to add an Assistant Project Manager to our team, based in Edmonton, AB.

Reporting to the Project Manager (Project Development and Support), we are seeking a collaborative and execution-focused professional to support large electrical infrastructure projects. This position will work closely with Project Managers and Project Coordinators providing hands-on project management support with project schedules, cost, subcontractor performance, and stakeholder communication on transmission projects across Canada.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop, maintain, and report on project schedules, milestones, and execution plans
• Support procurement activities and subcontractor management including quote evaluation, commitment tracking, and performance monitoring against contract terms
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly project reporting deliverables to the Project Manager and senior leadership
• Track project costs, prepare invoices, forecast variances, and support financial performance reporting
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and project partners on behalf of the Project Manager

• Post-Secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field
• an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
• 3 years of experience in a project management or coordination role within the construction or infrastructure industry
• Strong working knowledge of project management principles and project controls including schedule, cost, and change management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or actively working towards certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking, reporting, and financial analysis

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience supporting Electrical Infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated Project cost controls

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing. 

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications.  All hiring decisions involve human review.  This job posting is for an existing vacancy.