Assistant Project Manager

The Boland Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety systems provider in Calgary is seeking a Sr. Project Coordinator to manage multiple projects and ensure customer satisfaction. This role requires an associate's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates should possess strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in ERP software. The company values self-motivated individuals with a positive attitude and a desire to learn.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience working in Project Management, Procurement, or Inside Sales.
• Highly organized with good record keeping.
• Willingness and desire to learn new things.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Set up customer accounts and review contracts.
• Provide shipment tracking information to customers.

Skills

Project Management skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associates degree in Project Management / Engineering / Business

Tools

PM / ERP software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Career Overview

Our client is a leading global supplier of safety systems and solutions. Our client not only gives you an opportunity to align yourself with the leading safety and fall prevention experts in North America but also with people who are passionate about fall prevention, safety, and who care about their company and its customers.

The company truly believes in their employees and understands that when they are engaged and happy -everyone wins!

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously that successfully meet all customer requirements
• Set up customer accounts, fill out vendor forms, and review customer contracts
• Enter purchase orders into ERP system with accurate and detailed order notes
• Provide shipment tracking information to sales / customer when order ships
• Receive sales order packet and create a project checklist of all on-site delivery requirements
• Review open orders to monitor progress and provide status updates to sales / customer
• Investigate carrier delivery delays and material shortage claims, and resolve accordingly
• Spearhead cross-departmental project launch meetings to define timelines and clarify responsibilities
• Use GANTT-style project sheets to foresee potential future roadblocks and respond proactively
• Receive design change requests and arrange on-site assistance with technical / sales to resolve
• Provide auxiliary service for national or regional account

Requirements

• Minimum Associates degree in Project Management / Engineering / Business, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years relevant experience working in Project Management, Procurement, or Inside Sales
• Project Management skills – GANTT chart experience, highly organized, good record keeping
• Communication skills – clear and professional communication (written and verbal)
• Computer skills – PM / ERP software experience, Microsoft Office Suite

As the Sr. Project Coordinator, your attitude and aptitude are critical. Extensive experience is not required for the role, however the willingness and desire to learn new things will be a key factor in your success. Other important characteristics include :

• Self-motivated, individual contributor and team player
• Able to learn and adapt in a growing environment
• Big picture understanding with detailed approach
• Process driven, task focused, problem solver
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Customer focused attitude

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer on behalf of our construction clients and thank all that apply.