Project Coordinator, ICI Construction

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching program

Educational assistance

Competitive wages

Employee-owned company benefits

Job summary

Chandos is hiring a Project Coordinator to organize, administer and control project activities under the supervision of a Project Manager. The role supports the Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing assigned projects, coordinating documentation, and maintaining logs and reporting procedures.

You will assist in trade meetings, invoicing, and control document processes, while ensuring compliance with codes, safety standards, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Project Coordinator with a general contractor.
• Technical diploma in a construction-related field (CET) or equivalent experience.
• Able to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe/Bluebeam Revu.
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace regulations and construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project documentation including meeting minutes, change orders, site instructions, drawings logs and progress claims.
• Set up and maintain project reporting procedures (cost reports, status reports, drawing control).
• Maintain accurate logs (RFI, Vendor/Subcontractor, Purchase, Owner) and track responses.
• Assist in managing trade contractor site meetings, RFIs, invoices and document control.
• Manage payroll, timekeeping, labour coding, equipment coding, purchase-order coding and safety reporting.
• Review construction plans for compliance with codes and regulations.

Skills

Project coordination

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical diploma CET

Equivalent construction experience

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 71,400 - CAD 100,000 - yearly

Company Description

We are Chandos.

We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit ofinnovation,collaboration, andsustainabilityin all that we do.

We are100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. When the company thrives,you benefit directly. When everyone is invested - literally - it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who aregritty,accountable, anddriven -with amindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like anentrepreneurand build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

Job Description

TheProject Coordinatoris responsible to organize, administer and control project activities, under the direction and supervision of a Project Manager. The Project Coordinator will support and collaborate with the Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing and managing their assigned projects.

• Responsible for coordination of project documentation, which includes, but not limited to: meeting minutes, Change Orders/Site Instructions, Owner's Instructions, Shop Drawings and Drawing Log, draft Progress Claims, field notices and sustainability requirements including LEED, Waste Management, Erosion and Sediment Control and Materials Testing.
• Set up and maintain project reporting procedures: cost reports, project status reports, document drawing control, shop drawing document control.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs (RFI, Vendor/Subcontractor, Purchase, Owner etc.), track responses and advise stakeholders.
• Assist in the management of trade contractor site meetings, RFIs, invoices and control document process.
• Manage all project administration activities including payroll, timekeeping, labour coding, equipment coding, purchase- order coding, and safety reporting.
• Review construction plans for compliance with all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances such as plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Project Coordinator with a general contractor
• Technical diploma in an appropriate construction-related field (CET), or equivalent construction experience
• Able to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe or Bluebeam Revu.
• A solid understanding of all construction trades, safety and construction techniques
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is onlyone classof units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should betreated equal. We talk about being anentrepreneurial-mindedorganization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well roundedemployer paid benefits programincluding health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching programto aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistancefor employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferencesthat allow employees to connect and collaborate

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position.

AI Disclosure Statement: Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants, although we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription and AI tools may be integrated or embedded in third-party platforms and software. Some of Chandos' external staffing partners may use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

Compensation Transparency

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience.

This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.

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