Project Coordinator/Junior Estimator

Location: based in Oakbank, MB, with travel to various sites across Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Wage: negotiable

Timeline: full time, permanent

Site work schedule: typically four ten-hour days, with overtime paid after forty hours

Office work schedule: typically five eight-hour days, with overtime paid after forty hours

We’re looking for the kinds of trades, engineers, and technologists who are looking for us.
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We value our people. Pier’s work culture runs on collaboration and innovation. Are you looking for an exceptional work environment?​

We empower our people. Pier avoids silos and enables team members with unique engineering and construction opportunities. Are you looking to reach your full potential?

We invest in our people. Pier provides regular training and educational opportunities for all team members. Are you looking to advance your professional practice? ​

We support our people. Pier cares about your personal and professional wellbeing. Are you looking for work-life balance?

We are generous with our people. Pier offers industry-leading compensation and benefits packages. Are you looking for stability? ​

Are you looking to join the most innovative short-span bridge team in Canada? We are looking for you!

Job Description

As a Pier Solutions project coordinator/junior estimator, you are tasked with managing construction projects and providing technical services. This is the perfect job for you if you strive to merge technical engineering and practical construction services. Your responsibilities may include the following:

• Supporting all aspects of construction work including:
  • developing proposals for various contract models;
  • preparing estimates for quoted and tendered work;
  • provide field technical support to crews when needed;
  • light on-site labour to assist construction crews;

• • managing schedules, materials, and subcontractors;
  • aiding in job cost tracking;
  • preparing and submitting environmental management plans;
  • supporting safety coordinator in completing daily and project specific safety requirements, including site safety plans and safe work procedures;
  • Reporting on project progress, offering viable solutions and opportunities as they arise
• Providing technical services, including load ratings, site layouts, surveying, as well as other design services
• Writing technical reports, construction deliverables, and standard contracts including subcontractor agreement forms, purchase orders, and CCDC contracts

Responsibilities will be added over time. There will be opportunities for professional growth into a Project Manager or another construction leadership position.

Education and Experience

• Civil tech diploma or civil engineering degree is strongly preferred, or a combination of education and experience
• Construction or field experience is an asset, but not required

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional planning and scheduling skills
• Effectively communicate with trades, contractors, owners, consultants and internal technical/design team
• Technical construction ability and willingness to assist with construction tasks
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and commitment to well-constructed projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Class 5 license

Character

• Leader and team player
• Keen to learn and contribute
• Collaborative, innovative, and creative style