Assistant Project Manager ; Facilities

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager I (Facilities) provides critical support for facilities projects at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards. This role is responsible for assisting with a wide range of projects while also independently managing assigned initiatives. Working closely with Project Managers and the Engineering Manager, the Assistant Project Manager helps coordinate internal and external resources to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key responsibilities include developing program deliverables, monitoring and managing schedules, budgets, and quality metrics, as well as overseeing purchase orders, invoices, risk management, and safety compliance. The role requires the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to shifting deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

• Assist the Facilities Engineering Manager with strategic projects by monitoring progress, tracking actions, coordinating meetings, creating project folders, and maintaining documentation on SharePoint.
• Support Project Managers with the planning, execution, and closeout of facilities-related projects.
• Independently initiate and manage small to medium-sized projects from concept through completion.
• Generate, review, and track deliverables and action items across a variety of facilities initiatives, such as equipment purchases, washroom renovations, blast and paint shop upgrades, construction site improvements, underground utilities expansion, and the creation of lunchrooms and locker rooms and many other projects.
• Produce reports that track project performance, budgets, schedules, and progress against established goals and objectives.
• Prepare meeting minutes, document action items, and follow up to ensure commitments are met.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely approvals, compliance, and successful project execution.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and maintain safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Follow up and track purchase orders and invoices and work closely with the finance team to update project cost, forecasts.
• Perform additional project management duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project coordination or project management, preferably within facilities or construction.
• Experience supporting capital projects in a complex industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines under high pressure environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project);
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining accountability for results.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide the best‑in‑class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, $500 personal spending account,…