Subcontracts Coordinator

seymourpacificdevelopmentsltd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid extended health, vision,

Job summary

Seymour Pacific Developments is seeking a Subcontracts Coordinator to source, evaluate, negotiate, award and administer construction trade contracts for multi-family residential projects across Western and Central Canada. Working with site staff and various teams, you ensure clear scope, cost, schedule and performance expectations, managing bids, change orders, and subcontractor performance.

Applicants should have post-secondary education in construction disciplines and experience in

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in construction management, business, engineering technology, a skilled trade, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in construction procurement, subcontract administration, estimating, project coordination, or a related construction role; multi-family residential and wood-frame construction experience is an asset.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, scopes of work, tendering, bid analysis, subcontract agreements, payment schedules, Change Orders, and project schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze pricing, identify scope gaps and commercial risks, compare bids to budgets and historical costs, and negotiate effectively with subcontractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to clearly communicate expectations, resolve issues, and hold subcontractors accountable to contractual commitments.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a collaborative approach to working across site, project, design, estimating, purchasing, and subcontractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate trade bids for projects across Western and Central Canada.
• Negotiate terms and award subcontracts with clear scope, cost, schedule.
• Administer contracts, change orders, and payment schedules.
• Coordinate with site staff and project stakeholders to manage risk and performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Construction management education

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

The Subcontracts Coordinator is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, and administering construction trade contracts for multi-family residential projects throughout Western and Central Canada. Working closely with site staff, Project Coordinators, Construction, Design, Quality Control, Estimating, Purchasing, and other project stakeholders, this role ensures qualified trades are engaged with clear scope, cost, schedule, and performance expectations. The successful candidate will combine strong construction knowledge, commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and relationship management to support competitive procurement, contract compliance, cost control, schedule performance, and successful project delivery.

What you need to be successful:

• Post-secondary education in construction management, business, engineering technology, a skilled trade, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in construction procurement, subcontract administration, estimating, project coordination, or a related construction role; multi-family residential and wood-frame construction experience is an asset.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, scopes of work, tendering, bid analysis, subcontract agreements, payment schedules, Change Orders, and project schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze pricing, identify scope gaps and commercial risks, compare bids to budgets and historical costs, and negotiate effectively with subcontractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to clearly communicate expectations, resolve issues, and hold subcontractors accountable to contractual commitments.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a collaborative approach to working across site, project, design, estimating, purchasing, and subcontractor teams.
• High attention to detail with strong critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple trade scopes, competing priorities, deadlines, and project requirements in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proactive and decisive, with the ability to follow issues through to resolution and elevate appropriately when performance, cost, quality, or schedule is at risk.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with construction management, estimating, tendering, or ERP software is an asset.

What we offer: Employees enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive reward. You will be eligible to receive salary starting from $56,800 to $71,000 per annum, this will be determined by your skill set, education and experience. You will also be eligible to participate in the Company's benefits program covering:

• Employer paid extended health, vision, and dental coverage (including family)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Yearly health and wellness benefit
• RPP eligibility after 1 year
• Employee recognition program
• In-house professional development opportunities

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.