Coordinator- Construction Operations

Company OverviewForbes Bros Ltd. is a family owned and operated company. With safety at the core, Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace.Job OverviewOperations Coordinator (full-time, permanent)Shift Schedule: Monday – FridayLocation: Surrey, British Columbia (in office)Forbes Bros Ltd. is currently looking for experienced Operations Coordinator (full-time, permanent) to play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations between two established portfolios in recurring revenue (MSA) and Project work. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and brings proven experience with quantity and unit take-offs, cost tracking, change order management and report preparation - all essential to the daily operations of this role. The Operations Coordinator will work out of the Surrey, BC office, and will report directly to the Senior Coordinator. Additionally, the Operations Coordinator will ensure work order submissions, delays/changes and paperwork for all assigned work orders are completed in a timely manner.What We OfferCompetitive hourly wage (Starting at $30/HR)Comprehensive health benefits planEnrolment in Pension ProgramVacation Pay & Stat Holiday PayFlexible work hoursOpportunities for career growth and developmentKey ResponsibilitiesEmulates Forbes Bros core value of 'WE WORK SAFE' in all daily tasksAssist in Pre unit estimate creation in SM for GF assigned work ordersDaily Production Report review with field foreman where required and provide examples to Field foreman of what's required for billingSupport with designer and scheduling coordination as required. General follow-up on paperwork and documents for assigned work orders with general foreman to support close out package for clientsEscalate of work order issues/additional costs to contracts manager as neededSupport with permit application submission/follow up support and third-party subcontractor bookings for crewsMonitor, maintain and respond to emails in the subcontractor inboxOne call submissions for assigned work orders as requiredConfirm field completion process within SharePoint portal and Client PortalProvide Subcontractor invoice verification/approvalsAct as the point of contact for all invoicing and general administrative questions for assigned work ordersCreate applicable during/post change orders for all assigned work ordersPerform quantity and unit take offs, cost summarization, and engage quotes from incoming designs and drawingsTrack and file important written and verbal details/communication to support change order justificationAssist in overall construction coordination, planning and identifying potential risks, and resolving field technical issuesPerform other tasks related to this function as assignedCandidate RequirementsMinimum one (1) years' experience in an Operations Coordinator or similar role in the construction industry, is requiredKnowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, quality, safety, construction sequences and installation specifications, strongly preferredDemonstrated understanding of cost summarization and quantity take-off, an assetStrong computer skills and experience having worked with multiple platforms and operating systems including MS Office, Excel, MS ProjectExcellent communication skills, with the ability to direct a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlinesAble and willing to work in field/on-site with travel with work hour flexibility to accommodate to remote/on-site work schedulesAble and willing to present a valid Class 5 Driver's License and an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstractForbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contact ed. #J-18808-Ljbffr