Civil Project Coordinator (Travel Required)

Company Description

We are Chandos. Inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage are our core values. These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community. They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. If these values resonate with you, we should talk!

We are 100 percent employee-owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified national technical builder in North America. Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone. Every day, our teams work to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. Above all, we’re building community. We’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.

Job Description
This position will require travel to the Fort St. John area OR Cochrane/Southern Alberta.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for organizing, administering, and controlling project activities under the direction and supervision of a Project Manager. The Project Coordinator will support and collaborate with the Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing and managing their assigned projects.

• Work on wastewater treatment plant, lift station, and pipeline projects.
• Coordinate project documentation, including meeting minutes, Change Orders/Site Instructions, Owner's Instructions, Shop Drawings and Drawing Log, draft Progress Claims, field notices, and sustainability requirements (LEED, Waste Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Materials Testing).
• Set up and maintain project reporting procedures: cost reports, project status reports, document drawing control, and shop drawing document control.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs (RFI, Vendor/Subcontractor, Purchase, Owner, etc.), track responses, and advise stakeholders.
• Assist in managing trade contractor site meetings, RFIs, invoices, and control document processes.
• Manage all project administration activities including payroll, timekeeping, labor coding, equipment coding, purchase-order coding, and safety reporting.
• Review construction plans for compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances (plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural).

Qualifications

• Intermediate Construction Project Coordinator experience.
• Technical diploma in an appropriate construction-related field (CET) or equivalent construction experience.
• Heavy Civil experience preferred.
• Self-perform concrete experience is an asset.
• Able to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings, and plans.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe or Bluebeam Revu.
• A solid understanding of all construction trades, safety, and construction techniques.
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation.
• Travel will be required a minimum of 50% of the time.

Additional Information
Chandos is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture, including our recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent, nurture talent, and provide people with the tools they need to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee-owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equally. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization, and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages.
• Well-rounded employer-paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care, and employee assistance program.
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security.
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education.
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program.
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate.
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities.

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.