Project Coordinator - Maternity Leave

Guillevin; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Guillevin in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking a Project Coordinator for maternity leave coverage. The role focuses on coordinating projects, estimating for construction, managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery of the right products to job sites.

You will liaise with contractors and internal teams, prepare accurate estimates, manage purchase orders, and keep stakeholders informed to protect profitability and the brand promise. This is a part-time, hourly position based locally.

Qualifications

• Experience with project coordination and estimating in the construction industry.
• Understanding of the dynamics of supplier relationships.
• Good knowledge of our product lines.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and negotiating skills.
• Self-reliant, well-organized and good at prioritizing.
• Dynamic, proactive person known to be adaptable and to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractors with accurate estimates and work with key suppliers and other internal associates to provide the right products at the right time in the right place.
• Check the requirements, scope and objectives of each project to ensure that it is managed efficiently and profitably. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to identify and meet project requirements.
• Rigorously manage all aspects of purchase orders: documentation, communication, fulfillment and billing.
• Monitor the progress of projects and deal with problems as they arise (flag and elevate to management if necessary). Follow up with the customer to guarantee the brand promise and a delivery that meets the needs of the project.
• As necessary, negotiate prices and conditions of sale with suppliers in the best interests of the customer, while respecting acceptable margins.
• Establish, develop and maintain strong business relationships with customers.
• Keep your technical knowledge of product lines up to date and stay abreast of new developments in order to respond effectively to customers' needs. Demonstrate a keen interest in improving your business skills.

Skills

Project coordination

Estimating (construction)

Supplier relationships

Product knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Organization

Prioritization

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Project Coordinator - Maternity Leave

Status:

Hourly, Part time

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta

Job Description

Interested?

• Steady local commercial customers.
• Reliable, high-quality products.
• Have an impact on the business centre's profitability and be rewarded for that.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Experience with project coordination and estimating in the construction industry.
• Understanding of the dynamics of supplier relationships.
• Good knowledge of our product lines.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and negotiating skills.
• Self-reliant, well-organized and good at prioritizing.
• Dynamic, proactive person known to be adaptable and to work well in a team.

Challenges awaiting you:

• Provide contractors with accurate estimates and work with key suppliers and other internal associates to provide the right products at the right time in the right place.
• Check the requirements, scope and objectives of each project to ensure that it is managed efficiently and profitably. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to identify and meet project requirements.
• Rigorously manage all aspects of purchase orders: documentation, communication, fulfillment and billing.
• Monitor the progress of projects and deal with problems as they arise (flag and elevate to management if necessary). Follow up with the customer to guarantee the brand promise and a delivery that meets the needs of the project.
• As necessary, negotiate prices and conditions of sale with suppliers in the best interests of the customer, while respecting acceptable margins.
• Establish, develop and maintain strong business relationships with customers.
• Keep your technical knowledge of product lines up to date and stay abreast of new developments in order to respond effectively to customers' needs. Demonstrate a keen interest in improving your business skills.

*18-month maternity leave contract*

What's in it for you

We are a major player, involved in the energy transformation in Canada. Our dynamic work environment promotes autonomy and decision making, and offers great career opportunities.

What sets us apart is our:

• Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to our competitive compensation: rewarding accomplishmentsis part of our culture.

• A strong national network offering real opportunities to grow: our people make the difference.

Among our benefits:

• Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs.

• Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA.

• Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employee's children.

• Charging terminals available at our facilities.

• Years of Service Recognition Program.

Come build your career with us, a growing network where our people make it happen!

Our recruitment process ensures equality and diversity. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.