Project Coordinator

Alberici Constructors; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A North American construction firm is seeking new engineering graduates for a project-based role in various sectors like water treatment and industrial processes. Responsibilities include maintaining project documentation, coordinating with subcontractors, and assisting in monitoring project timelines. Ideal candidates should have a BS degree in Engineering or a related field and possess excellent communication and analytical skills. This position offers the opportunity to grow through the Alberici Career Training program.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years experience in relevant field.
• Ability to establish good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate documents for the project including schedules and as-builts.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to plan and execute project tasks.
• Assist Project Manager in monitoring project status.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Education

BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field

Job description

Short Description

You will be based on project sites in a variety of market-segments including, but not limited to, water treatment, heavy industrial, industrial process, food and beverage, and civil. You will have the opportunity to participate in the Alberici Career Training (ACT) program, where over the course of a year, you will gain exposure to every aspect of our business.

About Alberici

Alberici Constructors, Ltd. is part of Alberici Corporation, a $4-billion North American construction firm recently ranked 31st largest General Contractor in Engineering News Record.

Operating in the Canadian construction industry since 1908, Alberici has served countless communities through the development of infrastructure, food manufactories and energy centers amongst others. At Alberici, we are proud of the quality of life our buildings bring to families throughout North America. Working at Alberici means satisfaction in knowing the work we do improves the lives of others. In turn, we continually invest in the development of our employees to provide them with fulfilling careers.

We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is simple — and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life.

Our Values

• Working Safely
• Valuing Diversity
• Serving Humbly
• Executing with Integrity
• Solving Creatively
• Engaging Fully

About The Role

This position is designed for new engineering grads. You will be based on project sites in a variety of market-segments including, but not limited to, water treatment, heavy industrial, industrial process, food and beverage, and civil. You will have the opportunity to participate in the Alberici Career Training (ACT) program, where over the course of a year, you will gain exposure to every aspect of our business.

On the day to day, you will be responsible for a defined portion of a project and accountable for establishing effective working relationships with clients and managing the flow of information and documents between Alberici and the client. You will maintain accurate documents for the project including schedule, as-builts, submittals, logs, test results, etc. and work closely with the Superintendent and subcontractors to plan and coordinate upcoming work and obtains, tracks and expedites the delivery of equipment and materials to the site. You will also assist the Project Manager in monitoring the status of the project and identifying efforts to more effectively manage the project.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company. To be a qualified individual, an employee must be able to perform each of the essential functions of his or her job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Management Competencies

• Maintains and manages the Request for Information (RFI) process, daily reports, drawings and submittal logs
• Obtains and verifies all shop drawings as assigned
• Maintains documents that records the project as it was constructed (e.g., as-builts).
• Submits the as-builts to the client/client’s agent upon completion of the project
• Maintains proper safety records
• Coordinates support functions, including project start-up, with internal and external team members
• Manages the change order and billings process and directs meetings
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with subcontractors
• In conjunction with the Project Manager, evaluates the performance of the subcontractors at the conclusion of the project
• Creates and engages in relationships with key union contacts
• Understands and assists in application of buy-out procedures

Construction Means and Methods

• Ability to stage, prepare, phase and sequence site logistics within budget and schedule; assesses constructability
• Conducts a visual inspection of the project on a regular basis, looking for deviations from accepted construction practices and for aspects of the project that will not be satisfactory to the client
• Coordinates inspections with local regulatory bodies and accompanies inspectors
• Reviews the results of the inspection and keeps the Project Manager apprised of the results
• Verifies quantities of key materials (loads of sand, yards of concrete) used in the construction of the project
• Ensures compliance to all applicable and quality-controlled codes/standard

Budget/Schedule/Cost Control

• Develops, maintains, updates, distributes and manages estimates
• Develops and documents cost estimates to complete change orders as assigned by the Project Manager
• Recognizes and manages critical path within the project schedule
• Maintains the master schedule, updating as changes are made in the project
• Tracks quantities executed in the weekly labour report
• Assembles delivery tickets and other documentation used to support invoice to the client
• Reviews project cost reports, identifying trends and providing ideas for managing costs to the Project Manager

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to establish a good working relationship with many different people, including owners, clients, supervisors, and staff
• Highly motivated with strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Education And Experience

• BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field and 0-3 years experience.

Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies:

Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, Kienlen Constructors, and WWPS