Project Administrator

23 hours ago

Mississauga, Peel Region, Canada Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation Full-time $55,000 - $75,000/year

Responsibilities:

  • Project Administration
    • Provide project support and coordination for the engineering team to help ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
    • Set up projects according to department best practices and standards.
    • Project coordination and tracking using Microsoft Excel and project management tools
    • Maintain accurate project tracking and data entry.
    • Timely performance of necessary tasks to initiate, monitor progress, close, bill, and archive project files digitally.
  • Financial Support
    • Verify receipt of services procured to support payment of supplier invoices.
    • Request cost quotations from internal design, material, and construction resources.
    • Summarize and evaluate project financial outcomes at completion.
    • Prepare and enter invoicing in the accounting system (Microsoft Dynamics SL & Acumatica).
    • Complete billing and invoicing for various clients.
    • Complete expenses reports.
    • Process invoices for payment.
  • Office Culture & Social Events
    • Plan and coordinate office social events, including holiday parties, team lunches, celebrations and seasonal gatherings.
    • Manage event logistics such as venue booking, catering, invitations, RSVPs and supplies.
    • Track event budgets and expenses.
    • Recognize staff milestones such as birthdays, work anniversaries and welcomes for new hires.
    • Gather staff feedback and ideas to keep events engaging and inclusive.
  • General Administrative Duties
    • Manage basic office supplies and necessities.
    • Maintain and improve contract reporting tools and templates.
    • Coordinate and maintain records for office space, company credit cards, and other equipment and assets.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role or equivalent education such as a degree or certificate in business administration, project management, or accounting.
  • Previous experience with Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) software systems would be an asset.
  • Experience working in the electric utility, or a related engineering/construction environment would be an asset.
  • Experience with electric utility project estimating and project management would be an asset.
  • Class 5 driver’s license

The eligible candidate should possess:

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, which include the ability to prepare reports, format documents, and draft official letters and correspondence,
  • Ability to work within a deadline-oriented team environment, to prioritize work, and to work independently,
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail including ability to adapt and problem solve
  • Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate strong business relationships internally and externally
  • Familiarity with accounting and/or project management principles