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Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Points Athabasca is a progressive, fast-growing Aboriginal-owned general contracting company with an impressive portfolio of high-quality construction projects in industrial construction, skilled workforce supply, commercial construction, road building and maintenance, and concrete products and sales. Since its inception in 1999, Points Athabasca has held true to its vision, proudly building capacity and regional prosperity. For Points Athabasca, projects are not just about wood, concrete, and steel – the best projects are about the people involved. We believe in building beyond the project, and our track record of success in partnering with local communities has made a lasting impact on the communities in which we work.

The Project Coordinator supports the Superintendent through undertaking material procurement and expediting, liaison with owner, client, consultant and the public, assisting with the preparation and maintenance of project schedule, assisting with the preparation and tracking of payment request, invoices and estimates, assisting with the setup, issuance of documentation, pricing and change administration, defining the subcontract scope of work, answers inquiries (RFI’s) and monitoring progress, monitors and assists with the implementation of quality control program, monitor and track equipment and resources inventory and is involved in the project closeout activities by coordinating documentation including deficiencies, warranties, maintenance and final payments.

Responsibilities:

Works with the Project Manager to establish a cost reporting system for all project components.

Monitors daily, weekly and monthly labor, equipment, material and subtrade costs. Monitors costs accruals and reviews with the Project Manager on a regular basis.

Develops a schedule with the assistance of the Project Manager or Superintendent and assists with the development of bi-weekly schedules. Monitors and updates schedules on a regular basis. Reviews and monitors actual construction vs. schedule. Identifies critical path and keeps abreast of manpower loading and materials deliveries.

Controls drawings, drawing records and revisions.

Controls site instructions and change orders.

Maintains all QA/QC documentation, maintains records of all testing and inspections. Ensures that all technical aspects of the work conform to all applicable codes and standards.

Ensures that all work is completed accurately.

Obtains and provides written documentation for all clarifications and instructions, attends all regular meetings.

Assists and monitors all payroll functions to ensure proper coding and cost allocation.

Assists with preparing progress invoicing and progress status reports.

Completes estimates, reviews estimates and assists in costing.

Ability to review and report on project financial standing.

Qualifications:

(Mechanical, Civil or Structural) Engineering degree, or graduate of technical diploma program.

Problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Effective communicator.

Computer literate in Microsoft applications including MS Projects an asset. Ability to interpret computerized data is essential.

Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel.

Benefits:

Company pension

Dental care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Extended health care

Paid time off

RRSP matchb Description

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Sandblaster

Points Athabasca is a progressive, fast-growing Aboriginal owned general contracting company with an impressive portfolio of high-quality construction projects in industrial construction, skilled workforce supply, commercial construction, road building and maintenance and concrete products and sales. Since its inception in 1999, Points Athabasca has held true to its vision, proudly building capacity and regional prosperity. For Points Athabasca, projects are not just about wood, concrete and steel – the best projects are about the people involved. We believe in building beyond the project and our track record of success in partnering with local communities has made a lasting impact on the communities in which we work.

We are looking for an experienced Sandblaster to join our team. The successful candidate will lead sandblasting projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed safely and on time.

Duties include:

Preparing surfaces for painting or other types of finishing by performing sandblasting operations;
Ensure safety protocols are followed during the sandblasting process;
Operating and maintaining sandblasting equipment;
Communicate effectively with client and employees, providing knowledge and expertise in the sandblasting process

Requirements:

Must have experience working in an industrial sandblasting environment;
Experience in sandblasting techniques and equipment;
Knowledge of safety procedures related to sandblasting operations;
Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights;
Familiarity with abrasive materials and their applications;
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada, have permanent residency or have a valid work permit (valid for at least one year). Please note that we do not sponsor candidates for employment.

Estimator

We are looking for an experienced construction professional to join our team as an Estimator. This successful candidate will work within the estimating department at PACL, interacting with internal and external stakeholders, and be a part of estimates from the initiation to project review stages.

Key Responsibilities:

Help to ensure all estimates are detailed, clear, and informed.
Participate in the handover of projects from estimating department to execution teams.
Write estimate go/no-go reports for management review.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
Refer to previous projects of similar nature for cost comparison and build new estimates in a way that can be referred to for future estimates.
Review prepared estimates with relevant parties before obtaining required signatures and clearance to submit.
Coordinate with team and client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the project before award and/or handover.
Establish and work within existing costing methodologies and references for quick and accurate costing where possible.
Track all deliverables and due dates regarding projects in the estimating stages.
Assist in analyzing lost quotes.
Identify and select highly qualified subcontractors and solicit competitive pricing for tenders.
Conduct thorough analysis of tender drawings. Comment on the design, scheduling, possible cost savings and potential construction problems.
Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal, tender walk, conferences and site visits.

Key Accountabilities:

Maintain detailed estimating log.
Answer technical specification questions regarding attachments.
Ensure estimating email and estimating department correspondence is timely and accurate.
Contribute to project close-out meetings.
Create initial project schedules.
Identify and quantify cost factors such as labor, material and time requirements and prepares estimate for each project.
Consult with Customer and project team to determine scope, specifications, compliances, application, etc.
Handover preliminary resource, equipment, and material requirements to execution teams after award.
Maintain good relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Required Experience:

Over 2 years’ experience working in a Project Coordinator or Project Manager role for an industrial contractor or over 5 years’ experience working for a general commercial contractor.
General familiarity with a variety of construction fields, materials and equipment.
Training for or directly related to estimating is an asset as are industry certifications.
Engineering Degree, Technical Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience
Proficient in the use of Bluebeam (or similar), Excel, Microsoft Office/Project, etc.
Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge is required.
Must possess a valid Class 5 drivers’ license.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada, have permanent residency or have a valid work permit (valid for at least one year). Please note that we do not sponsor candidates for employment.

Benefits:

On-site parking

Company pension

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Material Coordinator

This is a permanent, full-time position that is situated at a northern mine site.

Description:

Coordinate with Project managers/ Site Superintendents to understand material requirements for upcoming projects
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained at all times through the life of the project
Coordinate with PACL Head Office to track shipments and ensure timely arrival of materials on site
Inspect incoming materials for quality and accuracy, and resolve any discrepancies or issues
Prepare Material Receiving Inspection Report for any material delivered on site
Schedule Offload inspection with Client before material arriving to site to avoid any delays
Collaborate with project teams to forecast material needs and develop procurement plans
Implement and maintain efficient systems and processes for material management
Prepare regular reports on material usage, inventory levels, and procurement activities for the project and construction managers’ review
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to material management

Candidates must have experience with inventory management and the ability to organize our company’s inventory and assets.

Benefits:

Company pension

Dental care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Extended health care

RRSP match

Project Manager

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the entire project life cycle, from planning and budgeting to execution and delivery. The Project Manager will be responsible for developing project plans, tracking progress, managing resources and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills and a proven track record of successful project management.

Responsibilities:

Client: Primary contact with our clients during all phases of the project. Ensure we are always targeting a win/win solution.

Leadership: Always demonstrate strong work ethic and standards. Provide leadership to the execution teams. Communicate with the client on a regular basis from award to the completion of turnover documents.

Estimating: Supporting the estimating department by providing input regarding manpower, equipment and material requirements for the projects you are involved in. Review estimates for accuracy and completeness.

Scheduling: Review with Project Superintendent the project schedules and ensure they are updated on a regular basis. Reviews and monitors schedule and communicates planned vs. actuals with our client.

Material Procurement: Communicate with Project Coordinators and Superintendents to create accurate bill of materials and material requisition requests.

Contract Administration: Maintain open communications with the contracts admin to ensure that all contractual items are captured and our risk is minimized.

Cost Control and Tracking: Communicate with cost controller to ensure that all financial data is current and trends can be monitored. Actions are initiated on negative trends.

Documentation: Maintain project documentation, control drawings and revisions and maintain contract change documentation (CIC’s, SI’s, RFI’s). Assist in all QA/QC documentation and records and maintains correspondence with clients and vendors.

Qualifications:

Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering degree.

Role typically provides 3 to 5 years of training in various phases of project administration, estimating and field administration.

Problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Computer literate in Microsoft applications including MS Projects an asset. Ability to interpret computerized data is essential.

Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel.

Benefits:

Company pension

Dental care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Extended health care

Paid time off

RRSP match

Project Administrator

Job description

We are currently in search of a Project Administrator, to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager with job set up, tracking, analysis, reporting and closing requirements.

• Data collection as it’s relates to project budget and estimate.

• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and financial obligations.

• Project reporting.

• Assist with the development of operating procedures, forms, and systems.

• Implementation of policies and procedures.

• Support for bid preparations as required.

Education, Experience and Knowledge Required

Effective problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions.

Minimum 1 year construction industry exposure / experience or project management.

Excellent analytical ability.

Understanding of project management concepts.

Familiarity with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.

Excellent time management skills.

Exceptional organization and communication skills to highlight project’s risks or opportunities to PM.

Takes initiative and have good work ethic.

Ability to multitask; manage deadlines and maintain effectiveness to changing priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strive for efficiency without sacrificing quality.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team