Project Coordinator - Burlington, Canada - QM Environmental

QM Environmental

Verified Company

Burlington, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

QM Environmental is one of Canada's largest full-service national civil and environmental remediation firms.

Always committed to health, safety and the environment, along with our highly trained and qualified personnel QM LP has developed a robust network of suppliers, sub-contractors, consultants, First Nations partners and other strategic partners.

Together we are able to meet the diverse needs of our clients across the country, offering everything from specialized services to large, complex end-to-end solutions.

QM's four business lines include Demolition and Decommissioning, Hazardous Materials Abatement, Environmental Remediation including Civil Earthworks, and Emergency Management & Environmental Response Services.

We have an exciting IMMEDIATE opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join our team in Burlington, Ontario.

POSTION SUMMARY

This is an Operations role, responsible for assisting the VP, Demo & HazMat & other Project Managers with projects from start to finish, ensuring that projects are completed safely and according to the schedule, contract specification and budget.

This position reports directly to the VP, Demolition & HazMat and designated Project Manager/s; the Project Coordinator will act as "Deputy Project Managers".

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Project Management Support_

Focus on project management support for the team, to ensure deliverables are met and client requirements are sourced in a timely and professional manner
Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
Work with knowledgeable field staff to prepare accurate estimates for resourcing, cost and schedule
Prepare contracts to contractual agreements with consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
Assist with compiling and documenting progress billings for clients
Monitor and follow up with subcontractors and staff to ensure work is being completed safely, on schedule and on budget to the specific requirements of the project contract documents
Attend project manager meeting; complete and file minutes of meetings
Compile and maintain project summary sheets
Follow up with subcontractors and subordinate staff to ensure work is being completed
Complete the input of field time sheets into QM system
Detect, control and report cost and schedule variances for assigned tasks
Attend mandatory site meetings with, or as the delegate for, the Project Manager
Project administration and project management support as needed.
Prepare contracts submittals and document control.
Other duties as required upon request.

-
Business Development_

Search for and distribute bid opportunities, when required.
Assist with the preparation of proposals/prequalification's, when required.
Other duties as required upon request.

-
Health and Safety_

Read, understand, follow and display (lead by example) the Corporate Health and Safety Program, Policy and Procedures
Participate in and/or lead Health & Safety meetings, discussions and training
Conduct Job Safety Assessments, safety inspections and pretask Hazard Assessments
Constantly assess operator technique, fitness for duty, and opportunities for improvement
Ensure health and safety is considered in the performance of all activities
Support local Health and Safety Coordinators

-
Technical Application_

Pursue both formal and informal, both free and companysponsored, training to ensure QM is using "best practices"
Identify new trends, tools and approaches that can make QM's work safer, more profitable and more environmentally beneficial
Analysis of data for projects

-
Other Duties_

Use your creativity, enthusiasm and problemsolving abilities to handle any of a wide range of (often timesensitive) project issues as requested by the VP.
Lead by example, championing the development of your fellow employees and living out our core values of integrity, inclusion and mutual respect

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND KEY COMPETENCIES
-
Education_

Graduate from both a secondary and a postsecondary institution
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering preferred

-
Experience_

In preparing construction estimates
In managing employees and at least two (2) years with the direct responsibility for all resource allocation, management responsibilities, and administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, and contract changes
In reviewing hazardous materials building assessments for the purposes of understanding the contamination conditions of buildings and how this relates to the implementation of an abatement solution

-
Knowledge_

Of environmental legislation, standards, and guidelines related to asbestos, mould & PCB's
An understanding of tender and construction management processes and related contractual conditions for a variety of abatement technologies
Softw