Overview
Project Coordinator Jobs in Saskatoon – Saskatchewan at Lafarge
Title: Project Coordinator
Company: Lafarge
Location: Saskatoon – Saskatchewan
Category: Engineering
Overview This position is responsible for the overall coordination of hollowcore, full precast and pipe projects. This includes document and drawing review and preparation, resolving design and production problems, ensuring drawings and designs are completed according to building codes and regulations production and scheduling control and inspecting products to ensure they are produced to specifications.
This is a temporary position to support our operation with the possibility of a future long-term role.
Responsibilities
Perform take-offs from tender drawings
Aid Estimators in ensuring labour and raw material costs are correctly included in quotes
Aid in obtaining pricing from suppliers, engineering and freight companies
Assist in preparing weekly/monthly financial reports.
Look for ways to save money by reducing materials, labour, etc throughout project execution
Obtain PO/contract, purchase details and schedule from contractor
Produce or arrange for shop drawings to be completed, submitted and approved
Coordinate delivery of products to jobsite
Coordination of subcontractors; including their safety, schedule, production, and proficiency for projects
Plan production to meet deadlines, balance overtime, workload etc Provide technical support to our customers and to consultants
Ensure completed products meet customer specifications and deadlines
Build relationships with new and existing contractors
Specific Accountabilities:
Coordination of all assigned projects
Meeting customer delivery deadlines
Reporting:
Reports directly to the Pipe & Precast Projects Manager Works closely with the Project Manager, plant and yard staff, local sales team, estimators and sales staff from other Lafarge pipe and precast plants Qualifications CET or A Sc T designation, Diploma in Contractor/ Construction Management or 3 years related experience
PMP designation or 3 years related experience
Engineering degree and registration as a P Eng is an asset2 years of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD experience
Knowledge and
Skills:
Strong commitment to safety
Able to
work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent
communication
and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Results and detail oriented
Able to
think quickly on one’s feet
Able to
make rational decisions and resolve operational and scheduling conflicts
Able to
manage relationships with customers
Practical experience in managing contracts and projects from conception to final turnover
Knowledge of civi
I infrastructure applications including knowledge of pipe precast and storm-water products and solutions
Strong understanding of engineering principles
Strong computer skills including a thorough knowledge of MS Office and AutoCADStrong team player with a
positive attitude
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
