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Project Coordinator
Job Description
We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to join a well-established contractor in the commercial construction industry.
Our client delivers high-quality commercial, industrial, and institutional projects, including tenant improvements, mixed-use buildings, schools, universities, restaurants, and other spaces where people live, work, and gather. This role is ideal for someone early in their construction career who has hands-on experience supporting commercial projects and wants to grow within a strong project management team.
Responsibilities
- Support PMs and Superintendents on commercial construction projects
- Track schedules, milestones, and project progress
- Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders
- Maintain organized electronic project files and reports
- Update project documentation in Procore
- Assist with proposals, take-offs, and quotes
- Review RFPs, drawings, and specifications
- Monitor progress and help resolve project issues
- Issue and track contracts and required documentation
- Support project financial tracking and post-sale updates
- Assist with close-out, as-builts, lessons learned, and warranties
- Maintain schedule and shop drawing logs
- 2–5 years of experience in commercial / ICI construction in a project coordination or project administration capacity
- Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field (preferred)
- Strong understanding of project documentation processes (RFIs, submittals, change orders, shop drawings)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and RFP documents
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous record-keeping ability
- Experience working with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Revizto, and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills and customer service mindset
- Technical aptitude and ability to support both project and proposal activities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
- Salary range: $65,000 – $80,000 CAD, depending on experience
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered
- Long-term stability with a consistent project pipeline
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Meet Your Recruiter
Ben Coakwell
Senior Recruitment Consultant & Calgary Team Lead
Operations, Construction, Engineering
Ben specializes in recruiting top talent in operations, construction and engineering. With a unique background that includes winning an Olympic medal in bobsleigh, he leverages the collaboration, networking and relationship-building skills that he built in his athletic career into the world of recruitment. His previous experience in recruiting for the construction industry honed his expertise, making him adept at understanding the needs of both clients and candidates. His commitment to self-improvement and integrity drives him to provide exceptional service and exceed expectations in every interaction.
Ben takes pride in helping companies grow successfully by ensuring they have the right people in place. His dedication to understanding the impact of a well-matched candidate makes him a trusted and reliable recruiting partner. Motivated by the opportunity to impact lives for the better, he helps candidates make positive career changes.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys staying active through exercise and spending as much time outdoors as possible. He finds relaxation in painting and is relishing the phase of his life where sports have transitioned from a profession to a hobby, allowing him to attend events as a fan.