Dufferin Construction Company Looking for Project Administrator at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Who we are

Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top 100 Employers and under the long established and respected name of Dufferin Construction, a CRH Company, we operate a multi-million construction business which provides construction services throughout Southern Ontario and on key projects across Canada.

Founded in 1912, Dufferin Construction has built a solid reputation for market excellence, drawing on a rich history and a strong heritage of quality, stability and innovative leadership in the marketplace. Dufferin Construction is one of the largest heavy civil engineering contractors in the industry, employing over 1000 people.

The Project Administrator, working under the general direction of the Project Superintendent is responsible for providing administrative support on-site by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all field related documentation, payroll and cost control information.

Location: Hamilton, Burlington, or Kitchener / Cambridge area

Responsibilities:

• Cost accounting for construction projects
• Code all incoming packing slips to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and approve daily field logs from crew activities, ensure for completeness and accuracy.
• Order and maintain utility locate files as per company processes.
• Track rental equipment and approve rental equipment invoicing electronically.
• Order job material and office supplies.
• Coordinate all administrative paper flow.
• Maintain electronic filing of project related documentation and correspondence.
• Production of Key Performance Indicators (costing information for asphalt paving and related works) and variance analysis of each KPI.
• Analyze all financial information with an objective to control and monitor all costs.
• Support monthly cost forecasting process.
• Analyze the variance between budgeted profits and actual achieve.
• Prepare reports in relation to project’s financial performance.
• Resolve price discrepancies with the Purchasing Department. Adjust invoices as indicated by Purchasing Department.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Business Accounting, Business Administration or related area preferred.
• 1 – 3 years related experience; construction experience is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational, analytical and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-pressure, dead-line driven environment.
• Initiative to strategically improve business practices and foster a team environment.