Purchasing coordinator Jobs in Coquitlam, BC

ROLE

The Project Coordinator is responsible for performing coordination activities as directed by the Project Manager to successfully execute electrical projects. The Project Coordinator must be able to read and review electrical drawings with a critical eye that will enable them to discover any issues and/or discrepancies and bring them to the attention of the Project Manager. Must have commercial electrical background.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to the following:

- Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to review electrical drawings and perform counts as required.
- Assist in procurement of commodities, lighting, switchgear, etc.
- Assist in the evaluation, comparison, and filing of electrical drawings.
- Read, interpret, and understand construction drawings, specifications, and relevant code requirements.

- Assist and execute permit submittals, responses, procurement, inspections, and closeouts.
- Assist in the resolution of design issues, change requests, material defects, and equipment problems.
- Prepare comprehensive reports upon completion of plan review to be submitted to the Project Manager and/or Superintendent citing deficiencies or code violations in the plans.
- Work with schedules, ensuring that all fixtures, distribution, and materials arrive on-site as scheduled; notify the PM of any discrepancies and follow up on back-orders.
- Log all packing slips and execute release with PM. Log in to the calendar.
- Act as liaison between suppliers and PM as required.
- Maintain a positive relationship with all Foremen, clients, general contractors, etc.
- Assist PM in project coordination including scheduling and setting up meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with change orders as required by PM.
- Assist PM with monthly costs to complete meetings, WIP reports, and billings.
- Assist with shop drawings, including requesting, transmitting, documenting, and tracking.
- Work with internal departments such as HR and Accounting as necessary or directed to ensure compliance both internally and per authorities having jurisdiction.

- Attend meetings when required and take accurate minutes.
- Additional duties as assigned by management.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND KEY CHARACTERISTICS

- Highly advanced organization and communication skills.
- Detail orientated.
- Proven ability to handle a fast-paced work environment, multi-tasking, and work prioritization.
- Ability to work independently and with others.
- Creative problem-solving capabilities.
- Desire and willingness to learn and grow within and outside of role.
- Requires a high degree of professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.

REQUIREMENTS

- College diploma or equivalent of related experience.
- 3-5 years of construction administration experience.

- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
- Experience working in the construction industry, some previous experience in the electrical field is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans.
- Knowledge of local, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Traditional office environment.
- Travel to and from job site locations as required.
- Ability to attend and conduct in-person as well as virtual presentations.
- Overtime as required.
- Some job site location work may be required.
- Manual dexterity is required to use computers and peripherals.
- Lifting or moving up to 30lbs may be required.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In Office/Onsite