We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, eighteen (18) month term, professional Project Coordinator based in our Canam Calgary facility.

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 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.

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;
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills;
• The ability to communicate effectively with customers and strong customer service orientation;
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Strong negotiating skills;
• The 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 Suite, SmartSheets, Bluebeam PDF and other software; computer experience with AutoCAD, Trimble/Tekla preferred;
• The 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.

Our Environment:

Working safely is a condition of employment at Canam. General office and constant exposure to computer display. Safety PPE (personal protective equipment) must be worn while in the production plant (steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses, etc.) Daily interaction with employees, managers, suppliers and other team members.

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 culture, rallying its 3,500 employees. With offices in Canada, the United States, Romania, India and the Philippines, our company continues to grow thanks to the innovation and know-how of everyone involved. Moreover, to build structures known and recognized for their quality across North America, you must feel that you have everything you need to succeed in these large-scale projects. Proud of our achievements, we are here to stay, and it is with you that we want to do it.

Canam is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. We reserve the right, upon receiving written consent and at the Company’s expense, to perform criminal, credit and job-related medical background checks as part of the hiring process.