construction project coordinator

ARCAN Construction Ltd.; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Job summary

ARCAN Construction Ltd. is seeking a construction coordinator for on-site work in Yellowknife, Canada. The role involves coordinating subcontractors, planning daily operations, and preparing budget estimates to ensure projects meet schedule and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has a college certificate (1–2 years) or equivalent experience and 2–3 years of related work in institutional, residential, or commercial construction. Work is required at the physical site with no remote option.

Qualifications

• College certificate or diploma in a related construction field.
• 2+ years of construction coordination experience.
• On-site construction experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors activities and supervise daily operations.
• Plan and organize daily operations and schedules; monitor progress.
• Prepare and submit construction budgets and cost estimates.

Skills

Subcontractor coordination

Budget planning

Project scheduling

MS Excel

Education

College certificate/diploma (1–2 years)

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Word

SharePoint

Viewpoint

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Interior

Work setting

• Various locations
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction
• General office
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Head office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Select trade subcontractors
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Prepare reports

Supervision

• Working groups
• Contractors

Credentials

• Leadership for safety excellence course
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word
• SharePoint
• Viewpoint

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations