Subcontracts Coordinator

Seymour Pacific Developments; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Canada is seeking a Subcontracts Coordinator for managing trade contractors for multi-family residential builds. The successful candidate will negotiate contracts, maintain the tendering process, and liaise with site staff to ensure quality. This role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as experience in multi-family construction. Excellent wages and benefits offered.

Benefits

Excellent wages

Comprehensive benefits

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-family construction.
• Background in wood frame construction industry.
• Construction estimating experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer sub trades contracts for builds.
• Maintain tendering process and performance reports.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Post-secondary diploma in business or trades certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Construction management software

Job description

We're looking for an expert negotiator to source a variety of construction related trade contractors for multi-family residential builds throughout Western Canada. The Subcontracts Coordinator works closely with site staff and project coordinators to ensure qualified trades are available for new and current construction projects.

Your contributions to the team include:

• Within a team, administer sub trades contracts for current and future builds.
• Maintain tendering process and report on costs and schedule performance for all subtrade work. And support the ongoing improvement of process, workflows, tools, templates that are utilized amongst the department.
• Forecast cost for all subtrade work scopes and changes; report on these items weekly and/or monthly.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, documenting any agreed changes.
• Liaise with construction site staff on a continuous basis to ensure quality standards.
• Communicate the detailed description of scope of work and payment schedule and ensure the related templates are kept current and accurate for all Sub Trade Coordinators use.
• Support construction site staff and Project Managers in coordinating sub trades timeline.
• Work to proactively mitigate Sub Trade related issues (resolving promptly, when it cannot be mitigated).
• Utilize well developed contract negotiation and communication skills.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors and key stakeholders.
• Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, and employees.
• Subtrade Recruitment in new and existing regions; including online search, phone qualifications, networking tactics, referrals, in person scouting and visits to suppliers or contractors.
• Provide support to Sub Contracts Manager, as required, for the benefit of the Sub Trades department.

What you need to be successful:

• Post-secondary diploma in business, trades certification, or extensive experience in multi-family construction
• Experience in wood frame construction industry
• Background in construction estimating considered an asset
• Working skills in MS Office Suite and construction management software
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with well-developed communication and negotiation skills
• Solid attention to detail with the ability to be a problem solver
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning
• Able to work well under pressure and meet established deadlines
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Confident, consistent, decisive personality

Why Seymour Pacific?

Seymour Pacific Developments is an industry leader in building multi-family homes with unparalleled speed and efficiency. We develop and build over 1000 units a year by leveraging effective teamwork and industry expertise. We offer excellent wages and benefits, as well as a variety of training for employees who are motivated to succeed and want to expand their horizons.

Seymour Pacific Developments practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.