Project Coordinator - Construction

Location

Winnipeg, MB | Canada

Job description

If you're an experienced Project Coordinator who enjoys working on complex construction projects and enjoys travelling - then this is the role for you! Forbes Bros, Ltd. is currently pursuing an experienced Project Coordinator (full-time, permanent) to join our team in Canada! Our Project Management Organization (PMO) is a cross-border team that supports and collaborates to strategically provide for the business.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting Project Managers with monitoring project functions in addition to planning, coordinating, and participating in meetings. The Project Coordinator will ensure that project plan administration supports the execution of field operations and deadlines are adhered to.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Eligibility for Pension Plan Program
• Paid Vacation Days & PTO Days
• Hybrid work model
• Family oriented work environment
• Opportunity for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• Provide support to PMs and the project team to effectively administer project delivery
• Support the PM in moving projects from bid phase into execution phase
• Support the PM with schedule updates
• Assist PM in all project cost control, progress measurement, monthly forecasts of project related deliverables, procurement and subcontract execution, coordination of fleet and rental equipment
• Assist with the review of contractors or owners IFC and record drawings
• At completion, review the project for general compliance with contract documents including arranging for any required final inspections by the Project Manager
• Prepare contract required documents and ensure all required project documents are obtained
• Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others
• Inform the Project Manager (PM) and others about project status and issues that may impact client relations
• Support PMs in ensuring project Health & Safety & Environmental Standards are being met
• Provide administrative support related to time-entry or onboard as required
• Assist estimating in gathering and analyzing return data
• Support Business Development on proposals: ensure that Project Controls elements and execution plans are included
• Support management in reviewing Project Controls workflow software to improve efficiency and execution
• Other projects & duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a Project Coordinator or similar role in Construction or Industrial/Manufacturing Project Management, is required (a combination of education and years' experience will be considered)
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Project/Construction Management, Engineering, or related program and/or Trade Certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of main construction office processes; project set-up; subcontract management; change orders; RFI's; closeout
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
• Ability to identify problems/issues and generates solutions and makes sound decisions using standard procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able and willing to frequently travel (up to 50%) to field/on-site with work hour flexibility to accommodate project/site schedule
• Able and willing to present a current valid Driver's License and an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstract

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Project/Work site and Client requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening. 

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