Senior Project Coordinator – Buildings

Thompson Bros. (Constr.) LP.; Calgary, Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Calgary seeks a Senior Project Coordinator to assist project managers and coordinate site activities. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in light industrial and commercial construction. Responsibilities include managing budgets, site logs, and correspondence, ensuring effective project execution. This role offers a competitive salary, group health insurance, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Group Health Insurance Plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance and LTD Group Insurance

Discretionary Bonuses

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in working with projects valued between $2-40 million.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing budgets and cost projections.
• Manage project administration files.
• Coordinate site management and daily job logs.

Skills

Diverse experience in Light Industrial construction

Proficiency in ACC or related software

Knowledge of ICI and Multi-Family Building Construction

Software Skills: MS Office Suite

Eagerness to learn and grow

Valid driver’s license

Education

University Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Diploma

Combination of education and construction experience

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud Software

Project management software

Job description

Overview

Thompson Builders Inc. is currently seeking a charismatic and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Project Coordinator. Reporting to the General Manager but working on a daily basis with our Project Managers, the Project Coordinator is a team-builder with a broad spectrum of talent. This individual would have the drive to progress in their career and be eager to take on additional responsibilities within our Builders Group.

Responsibilities

Office

Participate in the coordination of projects by:

• Assisting in the preparation of budgets and regular cost projection reviews
• Set up and orderly management of project administration files
• Assisting the Project Managers in expediting project work via negotiated Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
• Assisting with correspondence to Owner, Architect, Engineers, sub-trades and suppliers in cooperation as directed by the Project Manager and Superintendent
• Preparing payment requisitions and change management between Thompson and the Client at the direction of the Project Manager
• Assisting Project Managers with document control (distribution of drawings & specifications) and preparation of Operation + Maintenance manuals
• Assisting in preparing and updating the project construction schedule
• Assisting the Project Manager in managing the submittals and approvals process
• Assisting the Project Manager in the coordination of site superintendents and site labour requirements
• Assisting in prime contract administration
• Assisting in sub-contract administration
• Tracking deliveries of equipment and critical materials at the direction of the Project Manager
• Calling suppliers and begin to effectively negotiate purchases
• Assisting in the preparation of estimates and tenders employing your experience and learning the Thompson system of developing estimates

Site

Participate in site coordination by:

• Managing site correspondence
• Maintaining daily job logs
• Taking photographs and developing weekly progress reports
• Assisting the Superintendent with daily site management
• Managing site purchases, rentals, equipment and track materials on site
• Maintaining and developing site as built drawings
• Attending project site meetings and sub-trade coordination meetings at the direction of the Project Manager and assisting in the expeditious completion of project deficiencies

Project Support

• Provide estimating support for change orders and project variations as needed.
• Assist Project Managers with cost-related inquiries during project execution.
• Assist operations through project coordination if estimates are not required.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new construction methods, and estimating technologies.
• Contribute to the improvement of estimating processes and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diverse experience in working with different types of Light Industrial, Commercial, or vertical civil construction ranging in values between $2-40 million dollars.
• Proficiency in ACC or related software.
• University Degree in Engineering, or Engineering Technology Diploma, or a combination of education and construction experience.
• 4+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of ICI and Multi-Family Building Construction.
• Software Skills: Proficiency with the MS Office Suite and project management software. Knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud Software is an asset.
• Desire for Growth: Eagerness to learn and grow, with a willingness to acquire new software skills as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits (Full-Time Salary)

• Competitive Salaries
• Group Health Insurance Plan (Extended Medical, and Dental)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Employer Matching)
• Life Insurance and LTD Group Insurance
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed