Project Coordinator

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Surrey; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Pension plan eligibility

Paid vacation & PTO

Company vehicle, phone and laptop

Family oriented environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies in Canada seeks a Project Coordinator with strong civil construction experience to support project delivery from bid to closeout.

You will monitor budgets, costs, and schedules while liaising with Project Managers and field teams to ensure alignment with project plans. The role emphasizes documentation, reporting, procurement support, and health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Project Coordinator role within civil construction.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of construction project workflows including RFIs, subcontracts, change orders, and closeout processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Viewpoint (asset).
• Strong communication skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in executing project delivery from bid through closeout.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, forecasts, and progress reporting.
• Support procurement, subcontract execution, and contract administration.
• Prepare Field Review Reports, site instructions, and clarification documents.
• Attend project and construction meetings and communicate status to project leadership.
• Support health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Develop reporting tools and dashboards for internal and client reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Business

Construction Management

Engineering

Tools

Viewpoint

Excel

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Project Director and working closely with Project Leadership and Construction Management, the Project Coordinator will assist in the organization and administration of project-related documentation. They will support Project Managers by monitoring project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures, while ensuring that project functions and deadlines are met in a timely manner. Responsibilities also include organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, planning and coordinating team meetings, and ensuring that project plan administration effectively supports the execution of field operations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil construction.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Eligibility for Pension Plan Program
• Paid Vacation Days & PTO Days
• Company Vehicle, Phone and Laptop provided
• Family oriented work environment
• Opportunity for career growth and development

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Support Project Managers in executing project delivery from bid through closeout

Cost, Contracts & Controls

• Monitor project budgets, costs, forecasts, and progress reporting
• Support procurement, subcontract execution, and contract administration
• Utilize Viewpoint to manage daily project cost tracking and reporting
• Support change management processes including pricing, tracking, and approvals

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare Field Review Reports, site instructions, and clarification documents
• Review IFC drawings and record drawings for accuracy and completeness
• Support closeout documentation and final compliance reviews
• Develop reporting tools and dashboards for internal and client reporting

Field & Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate with field teams to ensure alignment between site execution and project plans
• Attend project and construction meetings as required
• Communicate project status updates, risks, and issues to project leadership
• Support health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements

Additional Support Functions

• Assist with estimating and proposal development as required
• Support time entry, administrative tracking, and data management
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 2+ years of experience in a Project Coordinator role within civil construction
• Post-secondary education in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of construction project workflows including RFIs, subcontracts, change orders, and closeout processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with Viewpoint (asset)
• Strong communication skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.