Coordinator- Construction Operations

Forbes Bros. Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Surrey, British Columbia. This full-time role involves supporting daily operations, managing work orders, and ensuring effective communication between teams. Applicants should have at least one year of relevant experience in construction and strong skills in cost tracking and report preparation. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage (Starting at $30/HR)

Comprehensive health benefits plan

Enrolment in Pension Program

Vacation Pay & Stat Holiday Pay

Flexible work hours

Opportunities for career growth and development

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as an Operations Coordinator or similar in construction.
• Strong computer skills with multiple platforms.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and acceptable five-year driver's abstract required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-unit estimate creation and daily production report reviews.
• Support designer and scheduling coordination as needed.
• Confirm field completion process within SharePoint and Client Portal.

Skills

Quantity and unit take-offs

Cost tracking

Change order management

Report preparation

Excellent communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Company Overview

Forbes Bros Ltd. is a family owned and operated company. With safety at the core, Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace.

Job Overview

Operations Coordinator (full-time, permanent)
Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday
Location: Surrey, British Columbia (in office)

Forbes Bros Ltd. is currently looking for experienced Operations Coordinator (full-time, permanent) to play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations between two established portfolios in recurring revenue (MSA) and Project work. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and brings proven experience with quantity and unit take-offs, cost tracking, change order management and report preparation - all essential to the daily operations of this role. The Operations Coordinator will work out of the Surrey, BC office, and will report directly to the Senior Coordinator. Additionally, the Operations Coordinator will ensure work order submissions, delays/changes and paperwork for all assigned work orders are completed in a timely manner.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage (Starting at $30/HR)
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Enrolment in Pension Program
• Vacation Pay & Stat Holiday Pay
• Flexible work hours
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities

• Emulates Forbes Bros core value of 'WE WORK SAFE' in all daily tasks
• Assist in Pre unit estimate creation in SM for GF assigned work orders
• Daily Production Report review with field foreman where required and provide examples to Field foreman of what's required for billing
• Support with designer and scheduling coordination as required. General follow-up on paperwork and documents for assigned work orders with general foreman to support close out package for clients
• Escalate of work order issues/additional costs to contracts manager as needed
• Support with permit application submission/follow up support and third-party subcontractor bookings for crews
• Monitor, maintain and respond to emails in the subcontractor inbox
• One call submissions for assigned work orders as required
• Confirm field completion process within SharePoint portal and Client Portal
• Provide Subcontractor invoice verification/approvals
• Act as the point of contact for all invoicing and general administrative questions for assigned work orders
• Create applicable during/post change orders for all assigned work orders
• Perform quantity and unit take offs, cost summarization, and engage quotes from incoming designs and drawings
• Track and file important written and verbal details/communication to support change order justification
• Assist in overall construction coordination, planning and identifying potential risks, and resolving field technical issues
• Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum one (1) years' experience in an Operations Coordinator or similar role in the construction industry, is required
• Knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, quality, safety, construction sequences and installation specifications, strongly preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of cost summarization and quantity take-off, an asset
• Strong computer skills and experience having worked with multiple platforms and operating systems including MS Office, Excel, MS Project
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to direct a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines
• Able and willing to work in field/on-site with travel with work hour flexibility to accommodate to remote/on-site work schedules
• Able and willing to present a valid Class 5 Driver's License and an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstract

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contact ed.