Assistant Project Management Jobs in Calgary, AB

Black Diamond Group owns and operates a portfolio of businesses specializing in modular buildings and remote and temporary workforce housing solutions, along with a digital marketplace for business-to-business crew travel management. We create value by providing differentiated solutions. We believe each customer and each project is unique and that we can tailor a combination of products and services that deliver an enhanced outcome. Our Way is to Create a Better Way - this is our challenge, our call to action, our why!

We believe that a clear strategic vision, with measurable objectives, along with disciplined accountability and data-based decision-making leads to successful outcomes. When we couple this approach with our values-driven, collaborative, safety conscious culture, we achieve top decile performance, deliver results, and have fun while doing it!

We offer careers, not jobs, and we strive for an environment where the best people come to work and feel rewarded for their contributions. We are a team of the best and the brightest in industry, and since our inception, we have led with a people-first approach. We give our employees ample opportunity to pursue their interests and passions and support them as their careers progress.

 Black Diamond Group's Major Bids department has a full-time position for Jr Project Manager.

Reporting to the Project Manager, Major Projects, the Jr. Project Manager is a hybrid field/office role responsible for supporting the successful delivery of Black Diamond projects. This position is designed as a development role, providing handson exposure to project planning, field execution, subcontractor coordination, and project controls. As competency increases, the Jr. PM will progressively assume greater responsibility, with a clear growth path toward a full Project Manager position.

The Ideal Candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented construction professional with 3-5 years of project experience, who thrives in both field and office environments, enjoys coordinating multiple stakeholders, and is eager to grow into a Project Manager role through hands-on project delivery experience.

Responsibilities

Project Support

• Assist the Project Manager with planning, scheduling, and coordination of project activities.
• Track project progress, deliverables, and milestones; prepare weekly and monthly reporting packages.
• Assist with cost tracking, forecasting, and budget updates.
• Support procurement activities including material tracking, vendor coordination, and expediting.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with contract administration and subcontractor onboarding.
• Contribute to risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue tracking.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules (MS Project or equivalent).

Field Coordination

• Spend regular time on site to support field execution and understand construction workflows.
• Work closely with Contractor Superintendents to track daily progress, manpower, equipment, and material needs.
• Support quality inspections, deficiency tracking, and punch list completion.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and escalate issues to the Project Manager.
• Assist with site logistics planning, laydown coordination, and material deliveries.
• Participate in commissioning and turnover activities as required.

Safety & Compliance

• Participate in daily toolbox talks and site safety meetings.
• Ensure subcontractors follow Black Diamond safety requirements and site procedures.
• Complete safety documentation as required (inspections, hazard IDs, nearmiss reports).
• Support the Project Manager and HSE team in maintaining a safe work environment.

Client & Stakeholder Interaction

• Support the Project Manager in client communications and progress updates.
• Attend project meetings and prepare action logs.
• Assist in managing expectations, resolving minor issues, and maintaining positive relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

 Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction, modular construction, or industrial projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, and project management software.
• Ability to work in remote environments and travel to project sites as required.
• Valid driver's license
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with field teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Selfstarting, problemsolving mindset with a strong drive to learn and proactively take initiative.
• Comfortable working in both office and field environments.
• Desire to grow into a Project Manager role and take on increasing responsibility.

Work Environment & Travel Requirements

• This role requires regular travel to remote project sites.
• Candidates should expect to be on site for up to three (3) weeks at a time, depending on project schedules and execution requirements.
• While on site, accommodations, meals, and travel are provided.
• Work will occur in remote camp environments, modular construction sites, and industrial settings.

For more information, please visit www.BlackDiamondGroup.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Black Diamond Group Limited is committed to diversity, equal opportunity and ensuring that our employees have the ability to thrive in an inclusive environment. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, national origin, age, disability or any other legally-protected factors. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request during the recruitment process.

Company: Black Diamond Group