Project Coordinator (Construction)

Arbutus Properties; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Extended health and dental coverage

Healthcare and lifestyle spending acct

Employee assistance program

RRSP/TFSA matching

Life insurance

Paid training and development

Job summary

West Cirque Construction seeks an experienced Project Coordinator to support commercial and multi-family projects in the Edmonton region. You will report to the Project Manager and help with site reporting, documentation, subcontractor approvals, and overall project administration.

Ideal candidates have engineering or CET background, 2+ years of coordination experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or CET diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-planning and logistics of Edmonton-based projects.
• Coordinate with Project Manager on all aspects of managing the project.
• Maintain project systems and procedures including filing, billings and reporting.
• Collect daily/weekly reporting inputs from designers, field team and subcontractors.
• Communicate with field personnel to ensure project components are managed efficiently.
• Support HSE and Quality management programs.
• Manage site documentation and attend site meetings as needed.
• Contribute to project risk management planning and implementation.
• Assist with cost control, scheduling and related documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Reading plans/blueprints

Vendor management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree or CET diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

West Cirque Construction is a leading residential and commercial General Contractor, offering a dynamic work environment, attractive compensation and benefits package, and vast opportunity for advancement. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Coordinator with a strong work ethic, the desire to be part of a team, and the skills to advance some of the most exciting Residential and Commercial projects in the Edmonton region.

As a member of our team, you will provide insight and innovative construction solutions to ensure the successful execution of our commercial and multi-family projects.

What we offer

We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:

• Competitive Wages
• Extended Health and dental coverage
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/TFSA matching
• Life insurance
• Paid Training and development opportunities
• Discretionary bonus
• And more.

WCC seeks to be a preferred employer, so we prioritize work / life balance, we focus on team building and collaboration, and we encourage involvement and engagement with diverse aspects of the communities we live and work in.

Summary

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator is responsible for the following primary areas: site reporting and project documentation, project liaison between project sites and offices, subcontractor approval / agreements, PO’s, vendor accounts, document control support and Project Manager assistance. The Project Coordinator is a collaborative team player, focused on the strategic objectives of the company through coordination of field and office activities, coordination of logistics, project management administration and documentation support.

Responsibilities

As the Project Coordinator responsibilities of this position include:

• Assist with pre-planning and logistics of Edmonton based projects;
• Assist and coordinate with the Project Manager all aspects of managing the project;
• Maintains project systems and procedures including master filing system, project billings, cost accounting, project delivery status and reporting;
• Diligent with obtaining all daily/weekly reporting inputs from designers, field team and subcontractors / subtrades;
• Work closely and have effective communications with the field personnel on the project to ensure all facets of the project are managed at maximum effectiveness and least cost;
• Assist with the implementation of HSE and Quality management programs;
• Assist with the management of all site documentation;
• Attend and participate in all site meetings for safety, quality and client / subcontractor / subtrades meetings as they arise;
• Assist with the development of a project risk management plan - participate in and be accountable for its implementation;
• Act as a support to various levels of project management personnel including but not limited to superintendents, other managers, surveyors and field engineers;
• Ensure that all necessary resources including labour, materials and equipment to complete the work is available, well maintained where applicable and properly managed to ensure optimum performance;
• Assist with tracking the project schedule such that milestone and completion dates are met;
• Assist with the communication and liaise with superintendent(s), consultants, owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, utility companies and any affected stakeholders as directed by the Project Manager;
• Assist with carrying out purchase orders for various sites;
• Assist with the review and sign-off of all subcontractor / subtrade, supplier, material and job cost invoices prior to payment being made;
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• Measuring, calculating and/or compiling and tracking daily, weekly and monthly quantities correctly for productivity analysis, payment, costing and forecasting purposes;
• Assist with the review and proper cost coding of daily time and equipment field sheets as well as daily truck haul cards and timesheets;
• Assist with the preparation (where applicable), distribution and tracking of all project management construction documents (RFI’s, SI’s PCN’s, etc.);
• Assist with documenting site activities and construction progress (diaries, written and oral correspondence, photographs, contract document logs, etc.);
• Manages project-related inquiries or escalations and provides appropriate responses in a timely manner;
• Assist with proper project close-out by ensuring all commissioning and testing is completed as per the contract documents and the quality control plan, preparation and submission of as-built drawings and addressing ALL deficiencies in a timely manner;
• Perform other duties as required by the Project Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an engineering degree or CET diploma is preferred
• 2+ years of project coordination experience is preferred
• Ability to read plans/blueprints and specifications for building construction
• Familiarity working with subtrades
• Personable and great at building relationships
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Highly organized and efficient with managing deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

West Cirque Construction is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We welcome applicants that reflect this diversity.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the traditional territories of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Tsuut’ina, Îyârhe Nakoda, Nehiyaw, Dëne Siné, Dane-zaa, Nakota Sioux. These lands are subject to Treaties 4,6,7,8, and 10, and have long served as meeting grounds, travel routes, and gathering places for many diverse First Nations including the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee, as well as Métis, and Inuit peoples. We recognize all these Nations and communities, whose rich histories, languages, cultures, and traditions continue to thrive and are key to the enrichment of all our communities.