Project Coordinator

FCC Construction

$75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Construction or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years in project engineering or heavy construction.
  • Experience with heavy civil scopes preferred (utilities, structural works, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of design management cycles and project documentation.
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Office and construction-related software.

Responsibilities

  • Plans and implements engineering and construction programs, defining project plans and milestones.
  • Maintains project schedules and budgets, controlling expenses effectively.
  • Reads and interprets Subcontract Agreements with vendors and suppliers.
  • Provides status reports on project milestones and adjusts schedules as needed.
  • Collaborates with trades and subcontractors to identify and coordinate labor requirements.
  • Coordinates preparation and delivery of essential project deliverables, such as design documents.
  • Interfaces with customers to provide updates and assure their needs are met.

Benefits

  • Work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
  • Opportunity to support and learn from project leadership.
  • Engage in diverse tasks across engineering and construction disciplines.
  • Gain insights into project management within heavy civil projects.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Coordinator will support the successful delivery of project objectives by managing key coordination tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring smooth communication across project teams. This role requires strong organizational skills, proactive problem solving, and the ability to support project leadership in a fast paced, multi stakeholder environment.

Reports to: Project Manager and/or Area Manager

The Project Coordinator's key responsibilities are:

  • Plans and implements an engineering and construction program, including defining the project plan, activities, milestones, and labour requirements
  • Develops and maintains the project schedule and budget - controls spending
  • Reads and understands Subcontract Agreements with vendors and suppliers
  • Provides status report of project milestones and adjustment to schedules
  • Identifies changes to the project schedule and its impacts (e.g. contract impact)
  • Identifies project labour requirements and coordinates labour with appropriate trades and subcontractors
  • Coordinates preparation and delivery of project deliverables (e.g. design documents, as built drawings, etc.)
  • Reviews project design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications
  • Coordinates activities relating to technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems
  • Interfaces with customers to provide project status reports and ensure customer needs are met
  • Forecast and tracks change orders and scope changes
  • Assists and monitors safety programs and statistics as required
  • Writes and reviews purchase specifications and subcontract documents
  • Provides estimating and project management back-up as required
  • Performs such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor/manager
  • Support site operations by active coordination of construction activities in conjunction with Site Superintendent


EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Post-secondary education in a Construction or Engineering discipline; or an acceptable combination of education and previous experience.
  • 3+ years' experience in project engineering or heavy construction environment.
  • Past experience with heavy civil scopes (utilities, structural works, shoring, excavation) preferred


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Good understanding of design management cycles, including RFIs, shopdrawings reviews and design changes
  • Excellent Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Proficient in software related to construction industry as required (e.g. Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, etc.)
  • Ability to support Site staff with materials, equipment and manpower controls and tracking


Salary range: 75,000- 90,000

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