Construction Project Coordinator

Construction Project Coordinator

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, coordinating and supervising construction activities including crew and equipment.
• Health & Safety
  • Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for construction projects by implementing the John Aarts Group Health and Safety Program.
• Contract Management
  • Maintain accurate cost control plans by entering daily units of completion and processing timecards and material packing slips for payment and cost control updates.
  • Track and review project change orders and change directives.
  • Expedite progress payment certificates, final payment certificates and all extra work orders as per contract.
• Project Planning & Procurement
  • Maintain and manage plans, specifications, cost, material estimates, subcontracts and related reports.
  • Establish, monitor and initiate updates to construction work schedules.
  • Coordinate proper procurement of construction materials ensuring timely delivery and accuracy of purchase orders.
  • Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting and identification of resource requirements.
  • Prepare estimates and budgets through direct quantity takeoffs and soliciting information and quotations from suppliers or sub trades.
  • Prepare and maintain submittal logs for each project. Assist in the coordination and review of shop drawings and miscellaneous submittals.
  • Prepare project start up submissions including any required plan submissions (road permits, traffic control plans, watermain commissioning plans, etc.)

• Field Management & Support
  • Monitor the progress of construction activities on a regular basis and participate in status and schedule meetings.
  • Ensure utility locates are ordered and maintained for project lifecycle.

• Ensure project GPS Data files are updated and assist field operations as needed in file uploads to equipment.
• Arrange and conduct construction field services as required.
• Maintain daily diary for each project.
• Calculate all productivity and material yields.
• Communicate effectively with various subcontractors responsible for completing each phase of the project.

• Diploma or degree in construction engineering or a related field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with Bluebeam is an asset
• Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Microsoft word, excel, project)

• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies

• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety

• Highly competitive wage
• Paid vacation
• Referral Bonuses
• Company paid benefits
• A team member focused culture with a common objective of finding out what we are capable of and reaching our potential.
• Skill building, training opportunities, career support
• We Celebrate our Achievements: holiday parties, BBQs, fishing derby, sporting event tickets, golf days, end of season holiday parties and so much more!