Assistant Project Manager
The Assistant Project Manager will carry out detailed constructability reviews, plan and implement engineering and construction programs, and assist in developing and maintaining the project schedule and budget. Responsibilities also include coordinating project deliverables, resolving design problems, and providing status reports to stakeholders.
- On-site
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Aug 8, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Who we are: Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including the capacity to deliver two-way service every 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, station renovations and infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville, Kitchener and Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. The ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is comprised of Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works, leveraging global expertise to introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network. What You’ll Do Here * Carry out detailed constructability reviews to develop the engineering design requirements, project schedule, manpower and procurement requirements. * Plan and implement an engineering and construction program, including defining the project plan, activities, milestones, and manpower requirements. * Assist in Developing and maintaining the project schedule and budget for the engineering and construction segments of the project. * Identify project milestones and adjustment to schedules. * Identify project manpower requirements and coordinates manpower with appropriate trades and subcontractors. * Coordinate preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, as built drawings, turnover documents, etc. * Review project design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications. * Coordinate activities relating to technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems. * Evaluate and recommend design changes, specifications and drawing releases. * Provide status and progress reports to customers, project team, and management. * Forecast and track change orders and scope changes. * Assist and monitor safety programs and statistics as required. * Write and review purchase specifications and subcontract documents. * Involve actively in quality assurance with regards to understating and implementing policies and procedures. * Provide estimating and project management back-up as required. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor/manager. * Develop and write reports and business correspondence. What You Bring * Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of organization. * Advanced Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills. Experience with various document control software. * Post secondary education in Civil Engineering or Civil discipline or Equivalent. * Minimum 4 years’ experience in project engineering in a construction or EPC environment * Excellent interpersonal communication (both oral and written) skills. * Strong Interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team. * Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task/ Service orientated. * Thrive on a fast-paced environment. * Excellent analytical and organizational skills. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. Expected compensation for this role is between $110,000-$130,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary ONxpress also offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance based bonus program. This role is a newly created position. As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress’ AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members. We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. We appreciate your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team. We do not accept unsolicited agencies' resumes.
What you’ll do
The Assistant Project Manager will carry out detailed constructability reviews, plan and implement engineering and construction programs, and assist in developing and maintaining the project schedule and budget. Responsibilities also include coordinating project deliverables, resolving design problems, and providing status reports to stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates must possess post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, along with a minimum of four years of experience in project engineering within a construction or EPC environment. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential.
Benefits
• Medical Program • Dental Program • RRSP With Company Matching • Performance Based Bonus Program
Listed skills
- Quality assurancePreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Constructability Reviews
- Project Scheduling
- Manpower Coordination
- Procurement
- Budget Management
- Milestone Identification
- Deliverable Coordination
- Design Review
- Change Order Tracking
- Safety Program Monitoring
- Purchase Specification Writing
- Subcontract Document Review
- Quality Assurance
- Estimating
- Business Correspondence Writing
- Microsoft Office Suite
Job areas
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week