Project Coordinator - Heavy Civil Construction

Demathieu Bard:
Daring to endeavor!

Project:
To be located within the GTA/South-Eastern Ontario (within Belleville to Hamilton to Barrie).

This position is not rotational shift, nor fly-in/fly-out. This work requires the ability to be mobile/temporarily relocate, with LOA provided for projects more than 100km from your principal residence. Experience in building/rehabilitating heavy civil transportation infrastructure (often involving water, such as bridges, canals, dams, culverts, cofferdams and similar) is also required. The head office for Ontario is located in Peterborough.

Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Demathieu Bard, a company based in France with over 160 years of experience in the construction industry, and has been operating in Canada since 1997.

CDB specializes in major infrastructure construction and rehabilitation and is known for its innovative, complex construction methodologies and adaptability when undertaking challenging projects. As the general contractor, construction manager, and/or project manager, CDB continues to successfully deliver complex and challenging projects, particularly heavy infrastructure projects such as bridges, canals, dams, tunnels, culverts and viaducts.

Our technical ability and well-recognized ‘can-do’ attitude sets us apart. Our strength as an organization lies in the skills and drive of our employees and it is a point of pride for us to encourage and develop our talent. CDB has currently over 150 engineers and technicians in Canada, with a wide range of multi-disciplinary skills and a right balance of experienced and young professionals.

As an organization we are committed to optimizing our skilled resources, emphasizing professional development, and encouraging knowledge sharing across the company.

The project coordinator works closely with the project manager to ensure that project(s) progresses according to the set schedule and within budget, as well as meet the high quality standards.

Salary band: $60,000-$80,000 annually.

• Responsible for material takeoffs, quantities and ordering
• Track project progress against budgets and schedules
• Quality control, reporting and project documentation
• Monitor project work according to technical specifications and schedules
• Support Project Manager and site Superintendent as required
• Liaise with client representatives, consultant, and subcontractors and ensure all information is kept up to date
• Attend project meetings and take part in project planning
• Prepare meeting agendas and weekly work schedules
• Procure subcontractors / suppliers and negotiate their terms of agreement
• Work with project personnel to solve challenges and recommend solutions
• Assist field staff with drawing reviews and quantity take offs
• Liaise with regulating authorities on environmental and health and safety issues
• Resolve on-site technical issues
• Review and transmit shop drawings and other submittals
• Manage change notices and change orders
• Prepare RFIs, TMRs, and work procedures
• Conduct QA/QC inspections and ensure compliance with CDB’s Quality Management Plan
• Prepare progress payments
• Union workers hiring and lay offs
• Other responsibilities as required

Education

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician / Technologist or equivalent in experience

Certifications / Licenses

• Current Driver's License

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• 3-5 years of experience on construction projects (ideally bridge, tunnel, dam, or similar)
• Regulations and policies to ensure compliance through reporting and administration
• Proficiency in reading drawings, plans and specifications
• Knowledge of current construction practices and methodologies
• Auto CAD, Microsoft Office
• Budget preparation
• Knowledge of Health and Safety federal and provincial regulations

Core Competencies

• An out-going team player
• Exceptional communication skills, oral and written
• Accountability

Job Specific Competencies

• Analytical and problem solving
• Proficiency with planning and follow up
• Initiative
• Workplace Health and Safety Awareness

Health and Safety Trainings (Provided by CDB)

• Workplace Violence and Harassment
• Basics of Supervising
• Health and…