Pre-Construction & Pursuit Assistant Project Manager

Responsibilities

Lead the management and coordination of heavy civil project pursuits through the RFQ and RFP process.

Assist in organizing multidisciplinary teams including estimating, scheduling, logistics, operations, design, marketing, and legal.

Contribute to the development of technical narratives, project profiles, resumes, and responses to owner questions.

Help prepare pursuit schedules, work breakdown structures, and subcontractor engagement materials.

Support commercial and contract reviews by gathering information, drafting comments, and tracking risks or issues.

Assist with design and constructability reviews to identify conflicts and opportunities for optimization.

Manage document control for pursuit and pre‑construction activities, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.

Prepare, review, and track RFIs and follow up with consultants and internal teams.

Chair and organize project team meetings.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience working onsite completing heavy civil construction projects or experience working on projects in the pursuit phase.

An Engineering degree or a Construction Management/Technology diploma is an asset.

Understanding of contract delivery models such as Design‑Build, Construction Management, Alliance, IPD, and Progressive Design‑Build.

Strong writing skills and enjoyment of developing technical narratives.

Working knowledge of construction scopes, design development, scheduling, and project management.

Collaborative team player who wants to contribute to winning pursuits and support major civil projects.

Detail‑oriented, organized, proactive, and eager to grow a career.

Salary range:  $80,000–$100,000.

Ellis Don offers continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package in an inclusive environment.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome people of any age, culture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio‑economic status. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

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