Assistant Project Manager

• Location: Richmond, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #14479
• Salary: CA$90,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is partnering with an established national builder to hire an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of complex institutional, commercial, mixed-use, and high-rise projects across British Columbia.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator looking to move into an APM role or an established Assistant Project Manager seeking greater project responsibility, mentorship, and long-term career growth within a highly regarded organization. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Support the overall delivery of commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and high-rise construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, owners, and internal project teams.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation.
• Participate in subcontract procurement, contract administration, and scope reviews.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasting, billings, and financial reporting.
• Support project safety initiatives alongside site leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners.
• Assist in tracking project progress while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a Project Coordinator, Senior Project Coordinator, or Assistant Project Manager role.
• Experience working for a general contractor is required.
• Experience delivering ICI construction projects valued at $10M-$20M+.
• Background in commercial, institutional, mixed-use, or high-rise construction.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project administration, and financial controls.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Construction-related education is considered an asset.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project; Viewpoint experience is an asset.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com