Black Spruce Builders – Yellowknife, NT
Residential & Commercial Construction
Black Spruce Builders is looking for a motivated Junior Project Manager / Project Coordinator with practical construction experience to join our team in Yellowknife.
We work on a variety of residential and commercial construction projects, including renovations, tenant improvements and new construction.
This is a development position for someone who has a good understanding of construction and wants to grow into project management. The successful candidate will work directly alongside experienced project management and field personnel, assisting with the day-to-day coordination of multiple construction projects while receiving hands-on training and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
Working under the direction of the Project Manager, the successful candidate will assist with:
- Estimating & Tendering: Quantity takeoffs, material and subcontractor pricing, and tender preparation.
- Procurement: Material orders, purchase orders, supplier coordination, lead times and deliveries.
- Scheduling: Project schedules, short-term planning, and coordination of manpower, equipment and materials.
- Project Documentation: Reviewing drawings, specifications and revisions, and maintaining project records.
- RFIs & Submittals: Preparing, organizing and tracking RFIs, submittals, shop drawings and approvals.
- Extras & Change Orders: Identifying, documenting and assisting with the preparation and tracking of extras and change orders.
- Project Coordination: Communicating with field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
- Progress Reporting: Collecting site updates, maintaining progress records and following up on outstanding items.
- Safety & Quality Control: Assisting with safety documentation, inspections, quality control and deficiency tracking.
- Project Administration: Assisting with permits, meetings, action items and project closeout documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- Previous experience in residential and/or commercial construction.
- Practical understanding of construction methods, materials and sequencing.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
- Strong organizational, communication and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and follow through on responsibilities.
- Willingness to learn and develop project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Assets):
- Journeyman Carpenter certification or other relevant trade experience.
- Education or training in construction management, estimating or project coordination.
- Experience with estimating, procurement or construction scheduling.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
Work Environment
This is a primarily office-based position, with occasional site visits as required to review construction progress, attend meetings and assist with project coordination.
Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Position: Full-time Projects: Residential & Commercial Construction
SIGNING Bonus $1500- Successful candidate will receive a $1500 bonus on their first pay cheque.
Compensation & Benefits: To be determined.
Pay: $75,000.00-$89,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
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