Jr. Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Jr. Construction Project Manager

Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Equipment: Client will provide computers needed to perform the role.

Pay Rate: $26/hr onwards

Job Description & Responsibilities

Client is seeking four Junior Construction Project Managers / Engineering Contractors to provide hands-on support for onsite construction operations. These individuals will act as additional eyes and ears for project leadership, assisting with field observations, construction progress, scheduling, documentation, and coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily construction activities, productivity, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Review construction drawings and technical documents; identify discrepancies, delays, or issues.
• Document field observations, maintain project records, and prepare progress/performance reports.
• Assist with project planning, budget tracking, scheduling, and general coordination.
• Communicate with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and onsite leadership.
• Coordinate material management, equipment tracking, and deliveries.
• Escalate issues proactively and support project leadership as needed.

Important: This is a junior-level support position, NOT a senior Project Manager role. Current students, recent graduates, and early-career candidates are encouraged. Extensive construction experience is not required.

Must-Have Qualifications

Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering; Construction Management; Architecture; Project Management; Business; or a related discipline.

Technical: Basic engineering/construction knowledge, ability to interpret technical information and drawings, Microsoft Office proficiency, strong documentation skills, and willingness to learn project management software.

Communication & Organization: Strong written/verbal communication, attention to detail, ability to coordinate multiple tasks, and comfort interacting with onsite personnel.

Availability: Able to work onsite in Halifax for at least 30 hours/week throughout the six-month contract. Full-time candidates welcome; qualified students with part-time availability of 30+ hours should also be considered.

Site Readiness: Comfortable in an active construction environment, following safety procedures and wearing required PPE.

Safety Certification: Must complete the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety training and obtain the certificate after receiving an offer. Client will reimburse the certification cost.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering/construction internships, co-ops, or relevant academic projects.
• Entry-level experience in construction, engineering, operations, or project coordination.
• Exposure to data center or mission-critical construction.
• Familiarity with schedules, drawings, material tracking, field documentation, or reporting.
• Experience collaborating with contractors, vendors, or cross-functional teams.

These are preferences, not disqualifiers.

Personality Fit – High Priority

Significant emphasis on attitude, communication, and potential.