Project Coordinator in Ottawa

We are Chandos. We exist to build a better world. Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do. We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested - literally - it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support. We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven - with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

The Project Coordinator is responsible to organize, administer and control project activities, under the direction and supervision of a Project Manager. The Project Coordinator will support and collaborate with the Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing and managing their assigned projects.

• Responsible for coordination of project documentation, which includes, but not limited to: meeting minutes, Change Orders/Site Instructions, Owner's Instructions, Shop Drawings and Drawing Log, draft Progress Claims, field notices and sustainability requirements including LEED, Waste Management, Erosion and Sediment Control and Materials Testing.
• Set up and maintain project reporting procedures: cost reports, project status reports, document drawing control, shop drawing document control.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs (RFI, Vendor/Subcontractor, Purchase, Owner etc.), track responses and advise stakeholders.
• Assist in the management of trade contractor site meetings, RFIs, invoices and control document process.
• Manage all project administration activities including payroll, timekeeping, labour coding, equipment coding, purchase-order coding, and safety reporting.
• Review construction plans for compliance with all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances such as plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural.

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience as a Project Coordinator with a general contractor.
• Technical diploma in an appropriate construction-related field (CET), or equivalent construction experience.
• Able to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe or Bluebeam Revu.
• A solid understanding of all construction trades, safety and construction techniques.
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation.

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact. We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!

Competitive wages, well-rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program, RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security, educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education, recognition and annual salary reviews program, leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate.

We are actively recruiting for this position.

Compensation Transparency: The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience. This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.