Assistant Project Manager

About the Company

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting business established in 2002, focused on high-voltage electrical solutions for critical infrastructure across North America. The company works across Canada and the United States with clients in electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, construct, and maintain the infrastructure that supports communities and industry.

The organization is guided by its STRIDE values: Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence. It promotes a workplace built on growth, mentorship, collaboration, and a strong safety-first mindset.

Role Summary

The Assistant Project Manager will work alongside an assigned Project Manager to help coordinate project tasks, monitor milestones, and keep assigned projects moving forward. The role requires regular communication with the Project Manager to help ensure deadlines, deliverables, and requirements are tracked and completed effectively.

Key Duties

• Assist with project startup after award and estimate handoff, making sure the team, budget, documents, and other essentials are ready for a successful kickoff.
• Contribute to the project execution plan, critical risk path, and milestone schedule, while advising on resource allocation to support on-time completion.
• Handle project changes through formal change management steps and ensure updates are shared with the client and internal team.
• Keep project records current, including the execution plan, risk register, schedule, health and safety plan, quality plan, and any mandatory company documentation.
• Track project spending for the Project Manager and help ensure work stays within the approved budget, including alignment of man-hour forecasts.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and subcontractor activities to support timely delivery of project needs.
• Ensure accounts receivable and accounts payable invoices are processed promptly to support project cash flow.
• Maintain project reporting for both clients and internal stakeholders, and help facilitate meetings such as kickoffs, progress updates, change order reviews, recovery planning, and lessons learned sessions.
• Support reporting related to safety, environmental, quality, and acceptance requirements on each project.
• Identify staffing needs, including specialty consultants and subcontractors, and set clear expectations for project team members.
• Assist with closeout and post-project reviews, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend actions based on findings.
• Carry out additional tasks assigned by the Project Manager to help ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related discipline is required.
• A PMP designation or an equivalent certification is preferred.
• At least 1 to 3 years of experience managing medium to large, full-cycle construction projects is required.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities are important, along with experience leading diverse teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings.
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, HardDollar, and ViewPoint Construction Software is preferred.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Applicants must be willing to complete pre-employment screening, including professional reference checks and a criminal record check.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with weekly payment cycles.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-funded safety training.
• Continuous training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Employee Family Assistance Program offering confidential counselling support.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Why Join Rising Edge Group

The company emphasizes safety and quality in every project, with careful planning and reliable execution designed to protect people and deliver strong results. It also highlights a people-first culture centered on collaboration, respect, accountability, inclusion, and genuine connection. Employees are offered long-term career growth through hands-on experience, exposure to varied projects, and opportunities to advance across disciplines and locations. Achievement is recognized through competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive culture.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, candidates must complete pre-employment screening, including professional reference checks and a criminal record check.