Careers

Job Title: Project Coordinator (Management)

Note: this position has been filled, although we’re growing and we’d still like to meet you if you’re interested in a career with Absolute Contracting.

Collaborates with: Senior Project Manager/Estimator & Construction Superintendent

General Job Description

The Project Coordinator will support Senior Project Manager/Project Manager, and Construction Superintendent both in the field & office to provide administrative support as required to assist, manage and deliver the project from pre-contract through to delivery and commissioning.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for the following tasks:

• Assists the Senior Project Manager and Superintendent with overall project performance including cost, schedule, safety and quality.
• Assists in overall construction coordination, planning and identifying potential risks and resolving field technical issues.
• Performs quantity takeoffs and surveys to manage contract progress and reporting.
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with our trade partners through activities such as issuing tender packages, defining scopes of work, answering inquires and monitoring progress.
• Assists with change management and change order process, including pricing, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impact.
• Administers request for information and shop drawing and submittal process.
• Assists with pre-commissioning or commissioning.
• Assists with overall project closeout, including archiving documents, maintenance, and warranty.
• Identifies and assists in resolving field technical issues.
• Assists the Senior Project Manager with awarding subcontracts, managing procurement schedules, ordering and tracking of materials; including providing PO as applicable.
• Assist with review of production, updating schedules, review labour reports and assess performance complete. Forecast upcoming work and communications between trades and client.
• Maintain daily communication with Site Superintendents and record daily construction activity.
• Archiving of project binders, drawings and relevant documents for close jobs.
• Attend project coordination and client, architect, engineer and design meetings as required.
• Record accurate meeting minutes and circulate to attendee.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of construction industry experience.
• Knowledge of the construction industry including equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, quality, safety, construction sequences and building code.
• Ability to apply basic engineering and problem-solving principles to construction challenges and present solutions.
• Ability to create a comprehensive schedule and administer subcontracts and contract documents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.
• Ability to work independently and work as part of a team.

Measurement of Performance:

• All project documentation and correspondence are current and filed correctly within Project Management software and systems.
• RFI’s, submittals, SI’s are all filed, logged and actioned promptly under direction of Senior Project Manager/Superintendent.
• All financial data, payroll hours, invoices, progress billing, receipts and payments are reviewed within correct timeframes to ensure book keeping can keep data current.
• All reporting required by Senior Project Manager is completed within directed timeframes.
• All Quality Control documents are completed at key stages of the project.

All other tasks, as requested by the Owner/General Manager or other management, are completed in a timely manner with obvious initiative, cheerful attitude and habit of going the extra mile.

Please contact us at info@absolutecontracting.ca for more information about salary ranges and benefits associated with this position. Please submit resumes to: info@absolutecontracting.ca.

Job Title: Labourer

Absolute Contracting is looking to hire a skilled labourer/ carpenters assistant to join our team. We are interested in hiring a self-motivated candidate who has the capability to make judgment-based decisions independently or with a team. To qualify for this role, we ask that candidates have a full drivers license, are capable of prolonged standing, and moving heavy equipment.

The Skilled Labour force work alongside the crew complete tasks as delegated by the Crew Foremen or any Carpenters they are paired with.

The Skilled Labor force perform the following tasks:

• Provide Carpentry Labor under supervision of Crew Foreman or Carpenter
• Assist Carpenters in execution of, and developing skills in:
  • Building foundations, installing floor beams, laying sub-flooring and installing walls and roofing systems
  • Fitting and installing trim, doors, stairs, molding and hardware
  • Measuring, cutting and joining materials made of wood or wood substitutes
  • Repairing and renovating wooden structures

Skills I Experience Required

• Familiarity with all general construction hand tools and power tools
• Personal drive, initiative and resourcefulness
• Problem-solving ability
• Technical aptitude
• Positive attitude

We are offering a full-time position and a competitive wage based on experience.

Please contact us at info@absolutecontracting.ca for more information about salary ranges and benefits associated with this position. Please submit resumes to: info@absolutecontracting.ca.