Assistant Project Manager

at  Turner Construction Company

ABOUT TURNER CONSTRUCTION:

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large and complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees, and community. With a staff of over 10,000 employees, the company completes $15 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year. Turner offers clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.
Our vision is to be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. We plan and deliver building projects of all types and sizes—schools and hospitals, stadiums and museums, airports, data centers, offices and more throughout North America and in 30 countries around the world. Our reputation for integrity, working safely, delivering complex and challenging projects, and driving innovation to bring our whole industry forward has been earned over many years.

HOW TO APPLY

We are always looking for talented people who fit our positive culture and are passionate about what they do. If you feel Turner is for you, here is how to apply:

• Click ‘apply’ on this page.
• Add your cover letter and resume to our Careers Portal.
• Connect with one of our Turner team members through LinkedIn.

Thank you for your interest in Turner. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Turner Construction, located in Vancouver, is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager. In this role, you will assist the Project Manager with the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the specified quality and standards outlined in the contract documents. You will also play a key role in coordinating necessary information and supporting the overall project planning and documentation process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend preconstruction activities and meetings, including design reviews, tendering, bid levelling and reviews, award meetings and project launch to understand overall project build elements.
• Assist in managing and completion of project launch activities.
• Serve as liaison with Architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, inspectors, project staff, and owner’s representatives
• Attend Owner Architect Contractor (OAC) meetings to understand, document and support issues related to plans and specifications.
• Maintain general knowledge of general and prime contract, subcontract documents, job estimate and terms within, with particular attention to notice clauses, penalties, and other risk items.
• Assist in creation of Risk & Opportunity Register of overall build of visual work.
• Assess submittals and shop drawings for conformance to contract specifications, ensure drawings and specifications properly relate to job estimate and assist in oversight and decision-making to resolve conflicts in interpretation.
• Manage project budget, including invoice review and process claims, and assist Project Manager in project forecasting and monthly budget reviews.
• Assist in preparation and participate in Operational Review Meeting (ORM) documentation.
• Manage information on change order requests. Prepare independent analysis, obtain and check estimates for subcontractor changes, resolve any conflicts, and negotiate and obtain approval from Architect and Owner.
• Oversee closeout process and prepare final records including RFIs, closeout records, warranties, as-builts, operation and maintenance manuals, attic stock, and spare parts, and evaluate information to insure compliance with contract documents.
• Oversee Occupancy paperwork and financial closeout.
• Contribute to Last Planner System® (LPS), identify, and recommend continuous improvement activities to support staff and trade partner workforce.
• Preparing scope of work and Additional Provisions (AP-1) documents for Trade Subcontracts.
• Schedule and manage Subcontractor Trade Coordination, Preconstruction, and Submittal Review meetings.
• Provide input on project schedule development and manage schedule throughout construction period.
• Assist in developing Project Execution Plan, Quality Control Plan.
• Develop general conditions items list, labor, safety, change order logs, and quality control reports.
• Participate in safety activities on jobsite including electronic inspections, data recording, and required trainings.
• Understand and develop quality control procedures for project scope.
• Supervise Co-op students and Project/Field Coordinators and provide input on performance assessments.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.