Assistant Project Manager

Our Culture

Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Demathieu Bard, a company based in France with over 160 years of experience in the construction industry, and has been operating in Canada since 1997.

CDB specializes in major infrastructure construction and rehabilitation and is known for its innovative, complex construction methodologies and adaptability when undertaking challenging projects. As the general contractor, construction manager, and/or project manager, CDB continues to successfully deliver complex and challenging projects, particularly heavy infrastructure projects such as bridges, canals, dams, tunnels, culverts and viaducts.

Our technical ability and well-recognized ‘can-do’ attitude sets us apart. Our strength as an organization lies in the skills and drive of our employees and it is a point of pride for us to encourage and develop our talent. CDB has currently over 150 engineers and technicians in Canada, with a wide range of multi-disciplinary skills and a right balance of experienced and young professionals. As an organization we are committed to optimizing our skilled resources, emphasizing professional development, and encouraging knowledge sharing across the company.

Please note: This position requires the ability to be mobile/temporarily relocate within the province of Ontario, as work sites and project durations vary. Experience in building/rehabilitating heavy civil transportation infrastructure (often involving water, such as bridges, canals, dams, culverts, cofferdams and similar) is also required.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the operations manager of Ontario, as the assistant project manager you will support the Project Manager and project execution team in the successful planning and implementation of medium to large civil construction projects. This position works closely with the site project manager to ensure delivery of the project on time and budget, while maximizing financial returns to the organizations.

Responsibilities:

Management – 50%

• Ensure project(s) meet anticipated schedules, stay within budget, meets client expectations, and are executed at highest level of safety and quality

• Support preparation of contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements

• Assist with project budget/itemized costs, construction schedules and milestones, and project’s progress

• Tender, review, approve and award all sub-trades in conjunction with the Project Manager, and in accordance with delegation of authority. Coordinate sub-trades work activities. Coordinate quality control with Site Superintendents

• Help with quantity and material take offs for estimation and budget preparations

• Support the purchase of building materials and equipment and manages related sub contracts

• Monitor site safety and ensure compliance to OH&S Act and COR standards

• Prepare all supplier and subcontractor invoices and weekly time sheets for field workers

• Execute the Contemplated Change Order (CCO), Change Order (CO) and Change Directive (CD) are processed in a timely manner, responding to the timeframes requested by the Client and contract specifications. In all cases, follow-up until an approved CO is received within the timelines of contract specifications and in accordance with company delegation of authority

Technical – 25%

• Assist with the completion of detailed designs and construction drawing preparation

• Prepare technical specifications for construction services, utilities and works

• Analyse and provides feedback on reports, design and analysis completed by third parties including engineering firms, architects and technical consultants

• Support development and execution of project environmental management plan including all waste management, contaminant management, water and soil protection, and mitigation for impacts to wildlife and species at risk

• Support PM with civil quality control and quality assurance programs including materials testing programs (aggregate and concrete), and quality assurance programs (site survey benchmarks, reinforcing steel inspections, installation tolerances, etc.)

Communication – 25%

• Represent the company in direct communication with clients, project stakeholders, regulatory bodies, partners and the general public

• Maintain effective communication with the Project Manager, senior management and the project team, ensuring relevant project updates are communicated effectively

• Prepare various documents such as technical documents, meeting minutes, project progress status and change order summaries

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Client, Consultants, Architects, Designers, Provincial/Municipal Inspectors, Site Superintendents and Sub-Trades

• Ensure Site Superintendents are up to date regarding on site project documentation including but not limited to legislative requirements