Project Coordinator (Student Co-op)

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

Wage: negotiable

Timeline: full time, term or 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, 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; 
  
  
  • light on-site labour to assist construction crews
  
  
  
  

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  • 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; 
  
  
  • Reporting on project progress, offering viable solutions and opportunities as they arise
  
  
  
  

• Providing technical services, including bridge/structure inspections, maintenance plans, load ratings, as well as other design services


• Writing technical reports

• Communicating customer issues and devising ways for improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints

Responsibilities will be added over time.

Education and Experience

• Civil tech diploma or civil engineering degree in progress


• Project management and/or bridge engineering experience is preferred


• Construction/carpentry experience is an asset, but not required

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

• Exceptional planning and scheduling skills


• Effectively communicate with trade contractors, citizens, and technical/design team


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and commitment to well-constructed projects


• Class 5 license

Character

• Leader and team player


• Keen to learn and contribute


• Collaborative, innovative, and creative style