Project Coordinator (New Graduate)

Ledcor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a Project Coordinator to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and projects stay on time and within budget. You will assist in estimating new projects, help execute large powerline construction initiatives, and coordinate resources with the Project Manager to meet objectives.

The role is office-based with on-site work as projects are confirmed. Join Ledcor's Western Canada Utilities team and contribute to safety, quality, and effective project execution while advancing your

Qualifications

• Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Engineering.
• Willingness to travel for projects across Western Canada including shift and outdoor work.
• Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders.
• Strong written and communication skills; ability to read construction documents.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Ledcor site safety program.
• Assist in subcontractor and supplier selection, procurement and negotiations.
• Support project start-up systems, including setup of filing, billing and cost accounting.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, milestones and deadlines.
• Support subcontract management throughout the project duration.
• Coordinate and manage RFIs; track schedule and financial deadlines.
• Help create and update the project schedule and review with leadership.
• Assist procurement of materials and equipment; organize close-out activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Team oriented

People skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Description

As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. In this role, you will first help estimate new and upcoming projects, then you will assist in developing the strategy for execution of large and complex powerline construction projects by coordinating resources to meet operational objectives along side the Project Manager. You will also assist in the project plan and schedule, ensure safety and quality control, as well as work with the project team, subcontractors, and others.

We offer an industry-leading benefits package, ongoing employee training and development, team building and career growth opportunities. This is an office-based position to start, and will be on site when projects are confirmed.

Join our Utilities team in Western Canada today!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Promote the overall Ledcor site safety program


• Assist in all aspects of subcontractor and supplier selection, procurement and negotiations for complex projects and design-build projects.


• Support and maintain systems and procedures at project start-up including: job site trailer/office set up and master filing system; assist with the setup of project billings and the cost accounting system; create and maintain the project directory


• Perform recordkeeping functions including the review and distribution of documentation; preparation of correspondence and meeting minutes, tracking of project milestones and financial deadlines, maintenance of files, logs, drawings and specifications


• Support the subcontract management process throughout the duration of the project


• Coordinate, distribute and maintain request for information (RFI) processes, logs and binders


• Facilitate the tracking of project milestones and financial deadlines; assist with the creation of the project schedule; input and update schedule throughout the project and review with Project Manager/Superintendent


• Follow up with supervision to facilitate the review and distribution of drawings, logs and transmittals


• Prepare purchase requisitions for approval and assist with procurement of materials and equipment


• Organize project close-out including creating turnover documents and assisting in demobilizing the site and archiving documentation


• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly project control and reporting requirements as required

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Engineering


• Open to travel for project work on sites across Western Canada including shift, camp and outdoor work.


• Can build relationships, team orientated, personable, confident, able to influence key stakeholders and proactively participate in discussions


• Up to 2 years related work experience is an asset but not required (co-op/internships and labour positions will be considered)


• Strong written and communication skills


• Able to read and understand construction documents


• Strong technical skills including experience with MS Word, Excel


• Ability to solve problems based on clearly defined procedures

Working Conditions:

• Remote sites throughout Western Canada (typical shift is 14 days on and 7 days off)


• Office based position when not on projects.

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America's most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

1055 West Hastings St, Vancouver, BC