Assistant Project Manager - Heavy Oil (RMWB)

Who We Are

OCL Group Inc., is proudly 100% Canadian owned and operated. We are a privately held, employee-owned, fully integrated general contractor with design-build solutions across Western Canada.  With the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, we have proudly served the industrial, heavy civil, oil and gas, and mining industries since 2009.

The formation of OCL was a direct result of a few long-tenured industry professionals with entrepreneurial spirits, wanting to get back to their roots and build an organization where people matter. Formed in 2009, OCL started their first project and began building around a business model focused on “People” and “Doing the Job Right”. 

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About The Role

We are  currently recruiting for experienced Assistant Project Managers to join our team on  projects in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray, AB).

What We Offer 

• Competitive hourly rate, negotiable, based on experience
• Weekly Pay
• Eligible for annual bonus based on company performance
• 100% employer-paid drugs, travel, life & dependent life insurance, and AD&D
• Long-term disability
• $7000 flex credit account per year (can roll into and health care spending account and/or RRSP)
• Paid vacation
• Cell phone allowance or company-provided cell phone
• Company provided IT assets

What You Will Be Doing 

Purchasing

• Supervise & review the preparation of all material and subcontract requisitions
• Review of vendor quotations for compliance with technical and quality requirements
• Review and approval of project purchase order prior to issuance
• Follow up after purchase orders have been issued to ensure schedule compliance and expedite where required

Planning

• Supervise budget and schedule preparation
• Supervise work order preparation
• Procure long lead items  
• Review, outline and incorporate technical requirements into the product build strategy

Project/Contract Activities

• Supervise schedule and material status reporting
• Maintain a consolidated project report to total project cost and schedule status vs. planned schedule, budgets and contract obligations
• Maintain regular contact with client representatives on contract issues, schedule, delivery and technical issues
• Estimate and construct all change orders, notifications and quality turnover documentation 

Document Control

• Supervise all document control activities, including customer/client documentation, internal documentation, drawing & specifications, documentation relevant to regulatory bodies and document distribution

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive experience working on industrial construction projects as an Assistant Project Manager..
• An Engineering degree, CET designation or PMP certification would be an advantage
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of project controls is considered an asset. 
• Experience in production scheduling and labour budget preparation
• Highly effective customer service mindset
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills  
• Strong knowledge of computer software such as Gmail/Google Drive, Microsoft Office and Primavera.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing 
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid drivers license 
• Must be able to to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test 
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

 

Why Work With Us

• Strong leadership that supports employees
• Opportunities for advancement
• Diverse projects
• Team-oriented culture
• Respectful workplace 
• Safety is our top priority - we are committed to providing a safe work environment. 

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.