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Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Project Coordinator

Requisition ID:  11279
Location: 

Calgary, AB, CA, T2B 0R5

Pay Type:  Hourly

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

ABOUT THE ROLE 
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Coordinator to manage and oversee our noise wall construction projects. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, construction, and utility stakeholder teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This position may require complete oversight of aspects of the project scope or coordination of various smaller projects as determined by the project requirements/ Project Manager

 

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

  • Aid in the pursuit of projects through the bid process. This may include aiding the writing of proposals, information gathering or other estimating tasks as assigned.

  • In conjunction with the project manager and estimating team, prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, schedules and quantity verifications

  • Assist project kick off, including leading required scope preplanning, contact submissions including schedule, safety plans, eco plans and quality plans.

  • Responsible for all safety and environmental aspects on projects and at worksites in accordance with current OH&S and environmental regulations.  Promote Lafarge’s safety culture.

  • Project coordination including attending site meetings, identifying and pricing work extra to the contract, coordinating and scheduling the project with the customer, invoicing, collections, and resolving any disputes involving the customer and any other third parties.

  • Collaborate with the project team including overseeing jr. coordinators and project support staff and collaborating with supervisors and crews.

  • Monitor project costs and financial reports.  Provide feedback to operations and estimating departments.

  • Direct liaison with customers, consultants and owners.  Ensure that client satisfaction has been achieved.

  • Ensure project close out items are completed including documentation hand overs and post constitution inspections are completed and approved.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering with a C.E.T designation is preferred.  A combination of educational background along with skills / field experience will be considered.
Field of Study Preferred: Civil Engineering
Required Work Experience: Minimum 2-5 years project coordination and field supervisory experience, estimating experience preferred
Required Technical Skills: Understanding of Microsoft excel, Microsoft project, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Bid2Win estimating software
Additional Requirements: 

  •  Assist the estimating team on quantity take offs.

  • For smaller projects, ensure project plans, coding and locates have been distributed to supervisors and crews. 

  • Ensure an understanding of project scope and productions. 

  • Collaborate with the project team including overseeing jr. coordinators and project support staff and collaborating with supervisors and crews.

  • Complete project reviews and provide management a close out review upon season or project completion.

  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests

 

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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