Civil Construction Project Coordinator

Chandos Construction; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandos Construction is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage and oversee project activities. This mid-senior level role involves organizing documentation and collaborating with Project Managers and Superintendents. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a technical diploma in a construction-related field.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employer paid benefits including health, dental, vision

RRSP matching program

Educational assistance for job-performance enhancing education

Annual salary review program

Leadership conferences for employee development

Company-wide engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years as a Project Coordinator.
• A solid understanding of construction techniques and regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Organize, administer, and control project activities under supervision.
• Coordinate project documentation such as meeting minutes and Change Orders.
• Assist in managing trade contractor site meetings and RFIs.

Skills

Civil experience

Blueprint reading

Knowledge of construction trades

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe or Bluebeam Revu

Education

Technical diploma in a construction-related field

CSTS 2020

Job description

We are Chandos

Company Description

We are Chandos

Inclusion, collaboration, innovation and courage.

These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community. They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk!

We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified national technical builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.

Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.

Job Description

The Project Coordinator is responsible to organize, administer and control project activities, under the direction and supervision of a Project Manager. The Project Coordinator will support and collaborate with the Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing and managing their assigned projects.

• Responsible for coordination of project documentation, which includes, but not limited to: meeting minutes, Change Orders/Site Instructions, Owner's Instructions, Shop Drawings and Drawing Log, draft Progress Claims, field notices and sustainability requirements including LEED, Waste Management, Erosion and Sediment Control and Materials Testing.
• Set up and maintain project reporting procedures: cost reports, project status reports, document drawing control, shop drawing document control.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs (RFI, Vendor/Subcontractor, Purchase, Owner etc.), track responses and advise stakeholders.
• Assist in the management of trade contractor site meetings, RFIs, invoices and control document process.
• Manage all project administration activities including payroll, timekeeping, labour coding, equipment coding, purchase- order coding, and safety reporting.
• Review construction plans for compliance with all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances such as plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural.
  
  

Qualifications

• Travel will be required
• Technical diploma in an appropriate construction-related field (CET), or equivalent construction experience.
• Civil experience required
• One or more years of experience as a Project Coordinator
• Able to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe or Bluebeam Revu.
• A solid understanding of all construction trades, safety and construction techniques.
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation.
• CSTS 2020 required
  
  

Additional Information

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities
  
  

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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