Assistant Project Manager - Heavy Oil; RMWB

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for experienced Assistant Project Managers to join our team on projects in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray, AB).

• 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
• $7,000 flex credit account per year (can roll into an health care spending account and/or RRSP)
• Paid vacation
• Cell phone allowance or company-provided cell phone
• Company provided IT assets

Purchasing

• Supervise & review the preparation of all material and subcontract requisitions
• Review 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

• 5+ years of progressive experience working on industrial construction projects as an Assistant Project Manager
• 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
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.