Project Coordinator; New Graduate

Position: Project Coordinator (New Graduate)
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.

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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…