Project Coordinator

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join our young and dynamic team based in Abbotsford, BC. This position will interface directly with our clients and works closely with all StructureCraft departments to deliver high quality wood structures safely, on time and on budget. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Working closely with a Project Manager on larger projects or in a leadership capacity on smaller projects. Plan, direct and lead in the delivery of timber construction projects from award to completion while achieving safety, quality, cost and schedule objectives Define tasks and required resources Prepare and manage project budget, schedule of values, progress billing and change orders Create schedules and coordinate resources to meet project deliverables Understand project scope and contract terms to ensure full compliance Prepare RFQ’s, evaluate bids, prepare POs and Subcontracts, set and track delivery milestones Track and report on project deliverables Lead quality assurance Provide onsite construction support Present to management reports on progress as well as problems and solutions Manage project changes and delays to ensure the Company is fairly compensated Accurately estimate changes within contract requirements Evaluate and assess results of project SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Building Science, Construction Management, or Engineering We accept new grads directly out of post-secondary school Some construction related project experience is an asset Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking Excellent resource, planning, and time management skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Superior written and verbal communication skills Strong skills in Word, Excel and MS Project (or similar scheduling software) Travel to the US will be required for this position, approximately 50-70% of the time. Successful candidate must be able to travel to the US. Pay premium is applied for out of town work. Travel expenses including accommodations, transportation and food are covered by the Company. We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth. Compensation includes annual salary as well as project bonuses. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for construction project coordination, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team! Kindly submit your cover letter and resume in confidence. WHO WE ARE: StructureCraft is a unique, family-owned, vertically integrated design-build company of 200+ structural engineering and construction professionals that specializes in timber structures, incorporating steel, glass, concrete and other materials. Since our beginning in 1998, our team has pushed the boundaries in complex geometry, optimization, digital fabrication, material testing and research. We are involved in mass timber structures, long span roofs, tall wood buildings, free-form timber structures and bridges. Our work has been recognized nationally and internationally, including numerous engineering awards for innovation in timber construction. We are rooted in our mission of “making beautiful structures possible,” which harnesses both traditional principles and paradigm-shifting innovation to bring the inherent properties of materials to their highest use. As a firm of master engineers and timber construction experts with offices in Canada, US, and Italy, we partner with world-renowned developers, owners and architects to create structures that are elegant in their own right, and also serve the greater good of a community. Our head office and shop is located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, just an hour east of our Vancouver office, and close to the growing Abbotsford airport. Our US office is located in Seattle, WA and European office in Trento, Italy.