Project Coordinator

**_If you're an experienced Project Coordinator who enjoys working on complex construction projects and enjoys travelling - then this is the role for you_**

**Forbes Bros, Ltd.** is currently seeking experienced **Project Coordinator's - Distribution Construction (full-time, permanent) **to join our team in Thunder Bay, ON Our Project Management Organization (PMO) is a cross-border team that supports and collaborates to strategically provide for the business.

**Forbes Bros Ltd.** has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive Salary ($62,000- $80,000)
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Eligibility for Pension Plan Program
- Paid Vacation Days & PTO Days
- Hybrid work model
- Company Vehicle, Phone and Laptop provided
- Family oriented work environment
- Opportunity for career growth and development

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
- Provide support to Project Manager's and the project team to effectively administer project delivery
- Support the Project Manager's in moving projects from bid phase into execution phase
- Support the Project Manager's with schedule updates
- Assist Project Manager's in all project cost control, progress measurement, monthly forecasts of project related deliverables, procurement and subcontract execution, coordination of fleet and rental equipment
- Assist with the review of contractors or owners IFC and record drawings
- At completion, review the project for general compliance with contract documents including arranging for any required final inspections by the Project Manager
- Prepare contract required documents and ensure all required project documents are obtained
- Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others
- Inform the Project Manager's and others about project status and issues that may impact client relations
- Support Business Development on proposals: ensure that Project Controls elements and execution plans are included
- Support Project Manager's in ensuring project Health & Safety & Environmental Standards are being met
- Provide administrative support related to time-entry or onboard as required
- Assist estimating in gathering and analyzing return data
- Other projects & duties as assigned

**What We Are Looking For**:

- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a Project Coordinator role in Construction or Industrial/Manufacturing project management, is required
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Project/Construction Management, Engineering, or related program and/or Trade Certification, an asset _(a combination of education and years' experience will be considered)_
- Able and willing to present a current valid Driver's License and an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstract
- Able and willing to frequently travel (up to 50%) to field/on-site with work hour flexibility to accommodate project/site schedule
- Demonstrated knowledge of main construction office processes; project set-up; subcontract management; change orders; RFI's; closeout
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, experience with VP an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
- Ability to identify problems/issues and generates solutions and makes sound decisions using standard procedures