Project Coordinator - Entry Level

Turner Construction Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Construction Project Coordinator to join their Vancouver team. This full-time role involves working closely with project staff to uphold safety protocols, manage project documentation, and facilitate communication among various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture and have a passion for construction. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive culture, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to significant projects while advancing your career in a vibrant work environment. Join a company recognized for its excellence in the construction industry and make a lasting impact in your community.

Benefits

Health and Dental Coverage

RRSP Matching

End of Year Premium Pay

Gym Access

Referral Bonus Program

Social Events

Soft and Hard Skill Training Opportunities

Summer Fridays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Internship experience in construction is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining and coordinating project engineering information.
• Manage submittals, shop drawings, and change orders.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Professional Communication

Construction Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Internship/Co-op Experience in Construction

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Scheduling Programs

Job description

Division: Canada - Vancouver

Project Location(s): Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CAN

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Turner Construction, founded in 1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globally with over 11,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle 1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial spaces, combining local agility with global strength.

Since 1951, Turner has been a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and over 930 professionals. Our Vancouver team, established in 2011, leads with $300 million in annual revenue and expertise in complex projects. Named one of BC’s Top 100 Employers in 2023 and recognized with multiple industry awards, Turner is committed to quality, safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Turner Construction isn't just about buildings – we’re about building futures, empowering employees, and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve.

THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COORDINATOR OPPORTUNITY

Canadian Turner Construction’s Vancouver is seeking a full-time Construction Project Coordinator. The role requires availability to work on-site or in the head office from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, and reports to the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager. In this role, you will be assigned to the Project Operations team to assist in obtaining, evaluating, and coordinating project engineering information needed to construct a project.

As a Construction Project Coordinator, you will:

• Uphold safety protocols and requirements throughout the project.
• Work with project staff to incorporate safety preplanning into all phases.
• Participate and support planning and scheduling with lean processes or Last Planner System (LPS).
• Attend preconstruction activities including design reviews, tendering, bid leveling and reviews, award meetings, and project launch.
• Serve as liaison with Architects, Trades, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors, and other Project Staff and Owner Representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and submittal review meetings.
• Manage submittals and shop drawings, read contract drawings and subcontract information/submittals to assess to ensure drawings and specifications properly relate to job estimate and for conformance to contract specifications, and resolve conflicts in interpretation or escalate as appropriate.
• Assist in submission of pricing for Change Orders and manage change orders. Prepare independent analysis, obtain and check estimates for subcontractor changes, and obtain approval from Architect and Owner. Resolve any conflicts, and document issues and changes related to contracts, plans, and drawing specifications.
• Assist in conducting Quality Control (QC) inspections to ensure installations are per contract documents and in accordance with approved shop drawings.
• Manage Require on Job (ROJ) Dates with Project Schedule and associated lead times.
• Review conflicts and submit RFI accordingly with proposed solutions, audit responses, and distribute to required parties.
• Participate in project budget reviews and clearly understand project estimate.
• Assist in closeout process. Prepare final records for project such as Requests for Information (RFI’s), closeout records, warranties, As-Builts, Operations and Maintenance manuals (O&Ms), attic stock, spare parts, and evaluate information to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Prepare Scope of Work (SOW) and Additional Provisions (AP-1) documents for trade partner subcontracts.
• Manage Project Constraints Log and develop reports, such as Submittal, Change Order and Quality Control logs.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Is this the right role for you:

• Bachelor’s Degree with formal engineering or architectural training or equivalent building construction experience, required.
• Internship/Co-op experience in construction, highly desired.
• Basic understanding of scheduling programs, preferred.
• Basic understanding ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Familiar with lean methodology.
• Must have good interpersonal skills with desire to expand construction knowledge.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft suite of applications.

At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. The annual base salary range for this position may be CA$65,000 to CA$80,000, depending on experience and fit. Besides a competitive base compensation, we offer a thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, Summer Fridays, gym access, referral bonus program, regular social events, soft and hard skill training opportunities, and much more!

HOW TO START YOUR JOURNEY WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

We are always looking for talented people who fit our positive culture and are passionate about what they do! If you feel Turner Construction is the right fit for you, here is how to apply:

• Click Apply on this posting
• Add your cover letter and resume
• Connect with one of our Turner team members through LinkedIn.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More Opportunities:

• Community & Citizenship Committee: Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company's values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.
• Social Committee: Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.
• Growth and Development: Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees' capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goal settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The following descriptions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee frequently views a computer monitor, is required to sit, handle objects, tools, or control, and reach with hands, talk, and hear.

Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction! Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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