Project Coordinator

Why work for Lafarge?

As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener, smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better.

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

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 asset
- 2 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 civiI 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 AutoCAD
- Strong 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.

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As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.

We thank you for your interest.Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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