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RWC is an established and successful business with over 40 years of experience. Our trusted reputation is based on honesty, integrity and delivering results. We say what we mean, and we do what we say.
As we continue to build strong, long-term relationships with our clients, contractors, suppliers, employees, and their families, we strengthen our community impact and drive success within others. Our growth remains focused on developing and deepening our profile and presence, grow relationships, and expand our capacity in a safe work environment.
A Day in the Life of a Construction Coordinator at RWC!
Be part of designing your community! From the bustling downtown core all the way to Northern British Columbia you will be championing operations at our client sites. Our previous and current locations include Amazon HQ, YVR Airport, University of British Columbia, Parq Casino, Emily Carr University, Willowbrook mall, Royal Columbian Hospital, Mills Memorial Hospital (Terrace BC) and much more! The Construction Coordinator plays a crucial role to ensure the project management framework is well-organized and that it runs smoothly.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide material and specialty product alternatives and options during project life cycle
- Coordinating material deliveries with respect to site requirements and restrictions
- Collaborating with the GC on upselling and repricing change requests
- Liaise between GC and BIM model team to ensure accuracy.
- Pre construction submittals and LEED requirements such product data, firestop and product samples.
- Analyze blueprints, specification lists and other relevant documents to extract the scope of work and gain a thorough understanding of the project.
- Work within deadlines to prepare estimates and calculate material take-offs.
- Work in tandem with our office, fabrication, installation and shipping teams to ensure proper schedules are maintained.
- Liaise with detailers and clients to ensure shop drawings are approved for production.
- Identify and assist in resolving issues arising on the job site and in the fabrication shop.
- Submit accurate documentation to the fabrication team.
- Follow up on bid proposals for project awarding and scheduling.
- Coordinate selection and purchase of materials and services for projects including administration of purchase orders; liaise with suppliers.
- Maintain detailed records of ongoing projects and report to the Division Manager for timely progress invoicing.
- Review site logistics if applicable.
- Review, process, and track RFIs.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and other duties as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- 1-3 years’ “hands-on” experience in the capacity of project coordinator.
- Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management
- Experience, ability, and willingness to learn and implement construction estimating software, AutoCAD, Plexxis and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of Provincial Building Codes and Building Envelope
Term Options
- 4 month, 6 month or 8 month flexible term starting as soon as possible
Why work at RWC?
- Competitive salary
- Professional development opportunities with paid tuition
- On-going commitment to training and development through the RWC Training Academy
- Collaborate, innovative, and fast paced working environment.
- Company paid benefits including extended health, dental & vision care.
- Easy Fridays
- Paid sick days.
- Frequent company events
- Opportunity to work on large complex projects.
