Project Coordinator, Construction
Furcon
Mississauga, ON
Furcon is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator role is an important, fast-paced position with responsibilities including liaising with stakeholders, preparing and revising critical documentation, and working with the Project Manager to manage numerous construction projects from beginning to closeout.
This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for growth within the company. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Duties & Responsibilities
This role involves assisting the Project Manager with numerous aspects of construction projects at various stages of completion. The role will be dynamic, with varied responsibilities depending on the project and phase. Likely responsibilities and duties include:
- Monitoring tender and bid websites for potential projects that fit the company's abilities and goals
- Assisting with creating documentation for project bids including reviewing bid documents and drawings, completing material takeoffs, notifying subcontractors, and issuing questions to clients
- Creation of project schedules, workflows, and construction cost estimates/invoices
- Issuing, monitoring and organizing Requests for Information
- Assisting with project documentation reviews, drawing and specification conflict resolutions, and materials ordering and distribution
- Liaising with clients, Furcon staff, and subcontractors in order to ensure smooth project delivery
- Assisting with the creation, review, and maintenance of projects database
- Organizing meetings between clients, staff, and subcontractors; taking, organizing, and distributing meeting minutes
- Organization of distribution of client Change Orders to staff and subcontractors
- Procurement of permits and approvals from regulatory bodies and government agencies
Required Qualifications
Education
- Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Civil/Structural preferred) (or similar)
Employment Experience
- 1+ year(s) construction (or similar industry) project coordination experience
Skills & Abilities
- Experience working in contracting or construction industry considered an asset
- Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and codes preferred
- Ability to read and understand Request for Proposal and bid request documents considered an asset
- Experience with construction cost estimation (preferred)
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write technical documents, requests for information, and bid documents
- High attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders across various projects
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage numerous aspects of projects in different phases of completion
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
Other
- Valid G-Class driver's license
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Employment Equity
Furcon strives to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Salary
$55,000 - $65,000 / year salaried, respectful of your experience and education
Benefits
Furcon Environmental offers a competitive benefits package that includes life insurance, full coverage for out-of-country care and vision care, and majority coverage for prescription drugs, dental, and specialists.
Location
Office located in Mississauga, ON. Most work (80-90%) will be done in the office, while the remainder may require travel to sites in Peel Region, Toronto, and York Region.
Schedule
This role is a 7.5 hours/day, 5 days/week role with some requirements for evenings/weekend on-call support.