Construction Project Coordinator; Baie-Comeau

Job Title

Project Coordinator

Full-Time, Permanent

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00

Monday to Friday, 40-44 Hours per week

Zgemi Inc. is a construction management and full-service general contractor. We provide design, development, renovation, restoration, and remodeling for hospitality, residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. At Zgemi, every project step will be handled by our experienced Project Managers and construction team to ensure successful completion on budget, on time, and beyond expectations. Through a close working relationship with contractors, designers, architects, and engineers, we offer innovative solutions for projects.

We constantly strive to provide on-site performance, prioritizing safety, optimum planning, and coordination.

Zgemi Inc. is seeking two experienced Project Coordinators to join our growing team. The successful candidates will have experience working with a General Contractor (GC) and supporting construction projects from pre-construction through project closeout. You will play a key role in project coordination, document control, scheduling, procurement, change management, cost tracking, and overall project administration to support successful project delivery.

• Prepare necessary documents required for project startup
• Maintain and monitor multiple site reports and keep them organized on the server
• Maintain and update stakeholder lists for multiple projects
• Maintain and update all required transmittals for multiple projects (e.g., shop drawings, samples, specifications of products, etc.)
• Coordinate to issue sub-trade purchase orders
• Prepare change orders and submit new estimates for approval; once approved, distribute the site instruction to site and issue change orders/POs to sub-trades
• Comply with and prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Check the sub-trade invoice with PO and site verifications and forward to PM for approval
• Prepare closeout documents for projects
• Calculate required material takeoffs
• Process purchase orders and material orders
• Coordinate permit drawings, most up-to-date drawings (including addendums) and millwork drawings to site
• Maintain weekly site visits and progress reports
• Review change orders and request/prepare quotes as necessary
• Collect closeout documentation
• Read, interpret and understand contract drawings and specifications, and maintain conformance with same during work processes
• Conduct thorough analysis of tender drawings and prepare detailed/accurate quantity takeoffs
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability and excellent customer service
• Review project plans and specifications and comment on design, scheduling, possible cost savings measures and potential construction problems
• Participate in pre-construction process, including attending meetings, preparing and presenting budget and value engineering

• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture (degree or diploma required)
• 3-5 years of experience in a Project Coordinator or similar role within the construction industry
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction drawings and technical specifications
• In-depth understanding of trade scopes of work and construction phases
• Knowledge of construction management methodologies, including lump sum and design-build contracts
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a rapid-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project management software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships across stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, organized, and solution-focused with a proactive mindset
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle