Tundra Technical Solutions has built a safe and open community of talented women to help advocate for those looking to get ahead in their science, technology, engineering, math, and data careers. As a LinkedIn Diversity Champion, Tundra is a staffing firm that provides equal opportunities, career advice, and mentorship in the workplace for those who apply and join our community! Apply now to be first in line for equitable contract and full-time opportunities with the world’s most recognizable brands in the STEM industries. We can’t wait to introduce you to our clients.
Our Client is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the contract for the construction of the Royal BC Museum Collections and Research Building in Colwood, (Victoria) BC. The new facility will be an advanced, sustainable, and culturally sensitive building that will serve as a community and learning hub for the region. Once complete, the new facility will house the Royal BC Museum's collections, research departments, learning spaces and the BC Archives. Mass timber construction will be used extensively and the building will meet CleanBC energy efficiency standards, and be LEED Gold Certified.
The purpose of the Coordinator in supporting the Project Manager is to ensure that a profit is made on the project, that the work is performed as per the contract documents, that the project is completed with outstanding quality, and that the jobsite is a safe workplace. The career plan for the Coordinator is to become a Project Manager where you are overseeing your own projects and the pace this happens will be up to you.
In doing so, you will be involved in:
- Assisting in preparing budgets and construction schedules, setting up project administration files
- With direction from the Project Manager, initiating and maintaining correspondence with Owner, Architect, Engineers, sub-trades and suppliers
- Gain an understanding of how to select suppliers and sub-trades and obtaining quotations
- Assisting with and/or clarifying scope of work with sub-trades and suppliers
- Developing successful relationships with current and prospective clients, consultants, realtors, and developers
- Ensuring there is a continuous focus on site safety in accordance with regulatory requirements as well as our Corporate Health and Safety Policy
- Attending site meetings and assisting in the completion of project deficiencies
- Closing tenders in consultation with senior managers
Our client is looking for individuals who have the skills and desire to take on the role of Project Coordinator, but have the drive to become a Project Manager.
To be considered for this role you will have:
- Minimum 2 years or more experience as a Project Coordinator in the construction industry.
- A University Degree/Technology Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience.
Benefits (Full-Time Salary):
- Competitive Salaries
- Hybrid Work Options (for applicable positions)
- Weekly Pay
- Group Health Insurance Plan (Extended Medical, Dental & Health Care Spending Account)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Employer Matching)
- Regular Performance Reviews & Yearly Salary Review
- Life Insurance and LTD Group Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Discretionary Bonuses & Profit Sharing
- Reward System
- Discount Programs & Memberships
- Employee Assistance Program
- Growth Opportunities
- On-Site Parking
We want you to succeed and we are prepared to get you there by investing in you. We offer extensive training through our “Centre of Learning” to facilitate your career growth through programs such as LEED, Gold Seal and “lunch and learns”.
If you are motivated by a challenge, and have a desire for continuous learning to advance your career, we want to hear from you. Please provide your project list including the dollar value along with your resume and cover letter.
Thank you for taking the time to consider working with Tundra and our clients. We are dedicated to offering the best recruitment experience by using equitable practices and considering all applicants, regardless of gender. Please note, only qualified candidates eligible to work in Canada or the US will be contacted by our recruiters. Stay up to date on new roles before they hit the market by registering to our STEM Talent Community.