Senior Project Coordinator

30 Commercial Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Demathieu Bard, a company based in France with over 160 years of experience in the construction industry, and has been operating in Canada since 1997.

CDB specializes in major infrastructure construction and rehabilitation and is known for its innovative, complex construction methodologies and adaptability when undertaking challenging projects. As the general contractor, construction manager, and/or project manager, CDB continues to successfully deliver complex and challenging projects, particularly heavy infrastructure projects such as bridges, canals, dams, tunnels, culverts and viaducts.

This is a full-time position for Construction Demathieu & Bard's joint venture (referred to as Leaside Valley Builders) with EBC on the Don Valley Crossings project in East York. The expected project duration is four years (estimated completion date: Regular office hours are 7am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, however hours can vary depending on project requirements.

Reporting to the project manager, as the Senior Project Coordinator – Change Management, you will be responsible for implementing and overseeing projects schedules. The Senior Project Coordinator – Change Management collaborates with project managers as well as other internal and external stakeholders, setting tasks and monitoring the execution of project timelines, as well as preparing project progress and performance evaluation reports.

Consult with project managers and technical experts to set up assignments, tasks, and subtasks to ensure satisfactory execution of project contracts
Develop, implement, and maintain an effective scheduling management system
Monitor project timelines and deadlines
Identify potential project schedule delays and facilitate intervention in a timely manner
Accommodate updates and changes to project schedules
Recommend actions to keep projects within budget and scheduled timelines
Document project scheduling processes and maintain records
Visit project site to monitor implementation of schedules  

Project Coordination:
Responsible for material takeoffs, quantities, and ordering
Track project progress against budgets and schedules
Monitor project work according to technical specifications and drawings
Support Project Manager and site Superintendent as required
Attend project meetings and take part in project planning
Work with project personnel to solve challenges and recommend solutions
Manage change notices and change orders
Cost Analysis & Claims:
Unit rate analysis
Undertaking change cost tracking & management
Support research related to construction change conditions throughout project scope, including analysis of official project data (navigating internal project server)
Develop and manage cost impact summaries, while ensuring expenditure traceability.
Reviewing commercial claims
Post-claim cost management including forecasting, change management, cost reconciliations, cost reporting (meaning building a construction financial impacts claim, for an event that has already occurred)
Prepare and evaluate supporting claims reporting, through analysis of prime contract, as well as sub-contracts
Support project team with monthly progress payments

Diploma in Project Management and Civil Engineering or relevant area / combination with experience
• 5+ years of progressive experience as a scheduler in Heavy Civil construction setting
• Extensive experience in schedule planning and management
• In-depth knowledge of the scope of projects within the industry
• Advanced ability to evaluate project progress and facilitate interventions
• Ability to keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and changes

Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with planning and follow up
• Computer Skills
• Proven experience working with MS Project and Primavera P6
• Proven experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Assets
• Knowledge of French (speaking and writing)
• Experience working in Construction

Willingness and ability to work overtime when necessary to deliver the project on time
• CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal record check. All CVs received and not selected for a specific position will be kept in our database for a period of 12 months from the date of receipt. We take great care to ensure the security and confidentiality of your data throughout its storage. 1 of the ESA, 2000, section 8.4(1), CDB uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.  

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: 
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Construction Demathieu Bard (CDB) Inc. is committed to making the Recruitment & Selection process accessible. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.