Assistant Project Manager - Elevated Guideway Transit Project

Title: Assistant Project Manager
- Elevated Guideway Transit Project

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Toronto, ON

Working Model: Onsite
- Work Site/Office-Based

Compensation: $100K - $130K per annum plus bonus and benefits

Our client is a leading Canadian construction and infrastructure organization delivering some of the country's most complex transportation, transit, civil, and heavy infrastructure projects.

With decades of experience executing major transit expansions, bridges, highways, utilities, and transportation infrastructure programs, the organization is recognized for tackling technically challenging projects that shape communities and improve connectivity across Canada. They are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of a major Elevated Guideway Transit Project in the Greater Toronto Area.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile transit infrastructure project and support the delivery of one of the most critical and schedule-sensitive sections of the program.

Working closely with Project Management, Construction, Engineering, and Field Operations teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving project execution, coordinating subcontractors, managing schedules and project controls, supporting cost performance, and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project milestones.

This role is ideally suited for an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Senior Project Coordinator, or Construction Manager with experience delivering bridge, superstructure, elevated structure, transit, rail, or heavy civil infrastructure projects
.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on construction management experience and the ability to lead project teams while coordinating multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.

• Support the execution and delivery of a major elevated guideway construction package
• Coordinate field operations, construction activities, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, productivity, and progress against project objectives
• Assist with project planning, construction sequencing, and execution strategies
• Track project costs, forecasts, budgets, and commercial performance
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinate procurement activities, material deliveries, and subcontractor scopes
• Support schedule recovery plans and mitigation strategies for critical project activities
• Lead meetings with project partners, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams
• Prepare progress reports and communicate project status to leadership
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with quality and project standards
• Support the management and development of junior team members and project coordinators
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, project controls, and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• At least 5+ years of experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects
• Experience supporting the construction of:
  Bridges, Superstructures, Elevated guideways, Viaducts, or other similar Structural concrete works
• Major transportation infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated construction execution and field coordination experience
• Experience managing subcontractors, work packages, and construction activities
• Knowledge of project scheduling, planning, and cost control principles
• Experience managing RFIs, change orders, and construction documentation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to…