Assistant Project Manager
About this role
General Information
Job Location
• Greenwood, NS
Date Published
27-Aug-2026
Department
Project Management
Employment Type
Permanent
Working Arrangement
On-Site
Role Type
Full-Time
Job Description
Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.
As an Assistant Project Manager in the Building Operations team at Pomerleau Construction, you will manage large-scale building and infrastructure projects - ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion - while working closely with our client groups and subcontractors and acting as an integral part of our projects team.
This role is a site-based position supporting the Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems, a $140 million dollar project in Greenwood, NS. The successful candidate must be able to obtain secret-level security clearance.
What you will do
• Assist and guide the project team with coordination and project support. • Take pride in your ability to effectively review, interpret and update the construction schedules. • Utilize your passion for organization through maintenance, review and follow-up of shop drawings, RFI’s, material purchase orders, change notice quotes and project completion documents. • Effectively collect, review and analyze project quotes with emphasis on obtaining the very best prices in the market. • Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project. Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote Pomerleau’s HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project. • Support in the maintenance and building of positive relationships with subtrades, clients and project stakeholders.
This role could be for you if you have
• Roughly 3+ years’ experience in the ICI construction industry. • A University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience. • Strong knowledge of construction project methodologies, financial management, building codes and associated legislation. • A proven track record for project leadership and team collaboration. • A passion for building and nurturing exceptional stakeholder relationships. • The successful candidate MUST be eligible for a Government of Canada Secret level clearance.