Project Coordinator (Civil)

Jacob Bros Co; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & Dental Plan

RRSP match

Profit sharing

Three weeks vacation

South Surrey office & gym facilities

5 Year Service Award

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Jacob Bros Construction is seeking a Project Coordinator to support planning, organization and direction of civil construction projects. The role reports to the Project Manager and requires experience delivering civil construction projects such as infrastructure, earthworks, utilities and concrete.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and at least 1 year of Project Coordinator experience with a general contractor in heavy civil

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or post-secondary training in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year Project Coordinator experience with a General Contractor on heavy civil construction projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, project teams and subtrades.
• Strong knowledge of construction specifications, methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of scheduling, estimating and subcontracts.
• Proficient user of project control software applications, including AutoCAD, MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Maintains project document control including daily reports, RFIs, shop drawings, changes, billing and daily labor timesheets.
• Assists Superintendent with operational tasks including preparation of work plans and packages, scheduling updates, updating drawings, and supervision of subcontractor operations.
• Supervises field operations and plans, schedules and coordinates work on the job site.
• Assists with implementing and monitoring Quality and Safety Plans, including participation in job site safety reviews, toolbox meetings, and safety training.
• Assists in the preparation of purchase orders, subcontracts and generation of change orders.
• Performs basic engineering calculations and assists in interpretations of drawings and specifications for field crews.
• Orders, schedules and tracks material deliveries to job site.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Scheduling

Quality & Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Eng./Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacob Bros Construction is now hiring a Project Coordinator - Civil Construction.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degreein Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Currently located in the lower mainland
• Able to work full-time effective immediately
• Valid driver's license and ability to commute to sites throughout the lower mainland

Not suitable for students or those not currently residing in the BC lower mainland.

About the Role:

The Project Coordinator reports to the Project Manager and assists with planning, organization and direction of construction projects in the civil discipline.

The successful candidate will have prior work or co-op experience as a Project Coordinator deliveringcivil construction projects. (Infrastructure, earthworks, utilities, concrete, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Maintains project document control including daily reports, RFIs, shop drawings, changes, billing and daily labor timesheets
• Assists Superintendent with operational tasks including preparation of work plans and packages, scheduling updates, updating drawings, and supervision of subcontractor operations
• Supervises field operations and plans, schedules and coordinates work on the job site
• Assists with implementing and monitoring Quality and Safety Plans, including participation in job site safety reviews, toolbox meetings, and safety training
• Assists in the preparation of purchase orders, subcontracts and generation of change orders
• Performs basic engineering calculations and assists in interpretations of drawings and specifications for field crews
• Orders, schedules and tracks material deliveries to job site
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or post-secondary training in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 1year Project Coordinator experience with a General Contractor on heavy civil construction projects
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, project teams and subtrades
• Strong knowledge of construction specifications, methods and procedures
• Working knowledge of scheduling, estimating and subcontracts
• Proficient user of project control software applications, including AutoCAD, MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada

Your Rewards:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
• Matched RRSP contribution
• Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program
• Three weeks vacation
• New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
• 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
• Eligibility for $2000 Referral Bonus Program

About Jacob Bros:

At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia's construction industry.

We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.

Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.

Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.