October 03, 2026 - Expire after 24 days
Associate Project Manager – Institutional & School Renovations
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports To: Senior Project Manager
Position Summary
Seaforth Building Group is seeking an experienced Associate Project Manager to support multiple institutional and school renovation projects. Reporting directly to and working under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day site supervision, directing construction workers and installers, maintaining work schedules, reviewing drawings, inspecting workmanship, resolving field issues, and overseeing construction activities across multiple active sites.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and direct construction workers, installers, helpers and labourers involved in demolition, drywall, painting, flooring, glazing, roofing, tile setting, concrete and other construction activities.
Assign and schedule daily work activities based on project priorities, manpower, site conditions and construction schedules.
Supervise construction activities across multiple active school and institutional renovation sites simultaneously.
Review and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications and construction details and provide appropriate field direction.
Establish work methods and construction sequencing and provide clear instructions to workers regarding execution, quality and completion requirements.
Inspect ongoing and completed work for workmanship, quality and compliance with drawings and specifications.
Resolve day-to-day construction issues and deficiencies and direct workers on required corrective actions.
Supervise work within occupied schools and institutional facilities while complying with site access, phasing, safety and operational requirements.
Determine and requisition required construction materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
Ensure workers follow established site procedures and applicable health and safety requirements.
Prepare progress records, inspection reports and deficiency lists and provide regular updates to the Senior Project Manager regarding progress, manpower, materials, deficiencies and site issues.
Assist with worker orientation and training and supervise deficiency completion, final inspections and project close-out activities.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
Post-graduate certificate in Construction Project Management or an equivalent construction/project management qualification.
Additional construction-related training and certifications are considered an asset.
5–7 years of progressive construction experience, including site supervision and construction project responsibilities.
Strong experience in institutional construction and renovation projects, with school renovation and educational facility experience strongly preferred.
Experience working in occupied schools/institutional facilities, phased construction and restricted working environments is preferred.
Proven ability to supervise workers and construction activities across multiple active sites simultaneously.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, materials, workmanship and site operations.
Excellent ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical construction drawings.
Strong leadership, supervisory, communication, problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills.
Technical Skills
Proficiency with AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Autodesk Takeoff, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and other construction/project management and document-control software.
Work Eligibility & Application
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and available for full-time, permanent employment.
Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to submit their resume and relevant experience details to info@seaforthltd.com with “Associate Project Manager – Application” in the subject line.
Only candidates meeting the position requirements will be contacted for further consideration.
