Assistant project manager
- Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Assistant plays a key role in providing administrative support throughout the various stages of a project. This role supports operating cost tracking, monthly reporting, and the coordination of information between administrative teams and job sites. Organized and proactive, the Project Assistant works closely with Project Managers in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
What does a Project Assistant do at Fournier?
- Open, organize, and maintain project files, as well as client and subcontractor contact information.
- Support Project Managers with their day-to-day activities.
- Prepare and process purchase orders, contracts, and project-related documentation.
- Assist with monthly invoicing and develop various tracking tools in Excel.
- Prepare the technical and administrative documentation required for project closeout.
- Ensure effective communication between administrative teams, job sites, suppliers, and clients.
- A bachelor’s degree in civil, mining, or construction engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience in construction or civil engineering project administration.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Good command of both French and English, written and spoken.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a rigorous approach to work.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Competitive salary.
- 14-14 work schedule.
- Group insurance and telemedicine services.
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Thunder Bay (Ontario)
Type d'emploi
Full-Time
Date de publication
2026-10-21
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Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to Project Managers, including maintaining project files and contact information, processing purchase orders and contracts, and assisting with invoicing and cost tracking. Coordinate information among administrative teams, job sites, suppliers, and clients, and prepare documentation for project closeout.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in civil, mining, or construction engineering, or equivalent education and relevant experience, is required, along with experience in construction or civil engineering project administration. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, have a good command of written and spoken French and English, and be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Skills
- Project Administration
- Project Coordination
- Operating Cost Tracking
- Monthly Reporting
- Purchase Order Processing
- Contract Processing
- Invoicing
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Project Documentation
- File Management
- Communication
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- French and English Proficiency
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Group Insurance
- Telemedicine Services
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Administrative
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Project Assistant
- Project Management
- Construction
- Civil Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Project Administration
- Operating Cost Tracking
- Monthly Reporting
- Project Files
- Client Contacts
- Subcontractor Contacts
- Purchase Orders
- Contracts
- Project Documentation
- Monthly Invoicing
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Project Closeout
- Administrative Coordination
- Job Sites
- Supplier Coordination
- Client Communication
- French
- English
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking