Assistant Project Manager, Construction

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, privately held house of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary: The Assistant Project Manager (APM) must work closely with the Project Managers to assist them in accomplishing all daily administrative tasks required in implementing projects.

Main Responsibilities:

• Preparing contract agreements, scopes of work and change orders along with other necessary documentation;
• Assisting with rollouts, closures and other small projects;
• Following up on, collecting, and verifying project close-out documentation;
• Following up on and coordinating construction deficiency completion;
• Assisting, as needed, in bridging communication with contractors, suppliers, city officials, other departments, and internal clients;
• Preparing drawings for bids and sites,
• Obtaining certificates of occupancy;
• Scheduling and facilitating all project meetings required to successfully coordinate work activity;
• Expediting approval of trade contractor invoices and change order requests;
• Any other required tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications:

• Project Management training/related college diploma;
• 1+ years of experience in a project management role in the construction industry with retail experience an asset;
• Fluent in both French and English;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Auto CAD an asset;
• Highly organized and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Based in Montréal and have a valid driver’s license;
• Ability to travel in Canada/USA if/when required to support Project Managers;
• Enthusiastic and team oriented with the ability to work independently as well.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…

No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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