Project Coordinator

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Canam is hiring a full-time Project Coordinator in Calgary to drive customer projects, ensuring schedules, purchase orders, contracts and change orders are managed and communicated. The role requires cross-functional coordination with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, Shipping and customers, plus strong negotiation, problem-solving and multitasking under pressure. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma or PM Certificate, 4-7 years in construction or steel fabrication, excellent English communication with French an asset, and proficiency in Google Workspace, Smartsheet and Bluebeam; AutoCAD or Trimble Tekla knowledge is preferred. Tips: tailor your resume to highlight project leadership, change management and outcomes; emphasize software, travel readiness and customer service.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Project Coordinator based in our facility in Calgary.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing customer projects through interaction with various departments and providing ongoing communication and support to external customers to meet the objectives of the organization.

• Review purchase orders and sales contracts to ensure that legal obligations are met
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts
• Review specifications to ensure that the scope of the work is consistent with the bid
• Review customer requests as necessary to determine change orders
• Follow up with the Credit Department on any product codes that may affect delivery
• Coordinate the procurement of raw materials with the Purchasing Department
• Assist the Engineering/Drafting Departments, Production and Shipping Coordinators and customers in adhering to project schedules
• Coordinate and conduct project meetings with all departments
• Set up and maintain project management history files
• Maintain communication with customers (phone calls, record of conversations, standard letters and notices)
• Write Requests for Information and follow up with customers to ensure they provide all requested information
• Manage drawing and delivery schedules as required by project and production capacity
• Research accounting issues, as requested by the accounting coordinator
• Review and resolve any field issues that may arise, with the site supervisor
• Negotiate and process back charge forms with various departments when claims are received
• Carry out other job-related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess

• A Bachelor’s degree or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma and/or Project Management Certificate, or equivalent credentials from a college or technical school, and 4 to 7 years of relative progressive experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the construction industry
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.)
• The ability to communicate effectively with customers and strong customer service orientation
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form
• Exceptional organizational and English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Bilingualism (English and French) an asset
• Regular and reliable attendance; ability to work overtime and occasional travel to job sites
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace, Smartsheet, Bluebeam PDF and other software; computer experience with AutoCAD, Trimble/Tekla preferred
• An outstanding ability to effectively multitask and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of, and experience with structural drawings and engineering/detailing within the structural steel industry as well as steel fabrication and erection experience

Punctuality, maturity, reliability, an exceptional ability to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions while delivering excellent customer service is essential to excel in this role.

Additional Information

Our Environment
Working safely is a condition of employment at Canam. 

Primarily a standard office setting with regular use of computer display screens, along with occasional exposure to a manufacturing shop environment.

Why work for Canam?

• You’ll work in an environment where you will be encouraged to be creative and share your best practices
• Great team and amazing work culture
• Competitive remuneration
• Medical, dental and pension benefits
• Profit-sharing
• Opportunities for professional development

We look forward to receiving your resume, highlighting details of your education, work history and salary expectations. This position is available immediately and will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Canam, an employer that makes you want to stay 
Since 1960, Canam has been an employer with a strong, unifying and family-oriented culture, rallying its 5,100 employees. Established in Canada, the United States, Romania, India and the Philippines, our company continues to grow thanks to the innovation and know-how of each and every one of our employees. In fact, in order to build structures that are known and recognized for their quality throughout North America, you need to feel that you have what it takes to succeed in these major projects. Proud of our accomplishments, we are here to stay, and it is with you that we want to do so.

Canam Group Inc. appreciates your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We reserve the right to conduct criminal, credit, and job-related medical background checks as part of the hiring process, upon the candidate's written authorization and at the company's expense.