Summer Student: Project Coordinator – Montreal, QC
WHO WE ARE:
At A&B Rail Services Ltd | Universal Rail Systems Company our work is getting and keeping Canada’s railway operators in motion – safely and sustainably! We work coast-to-coast, in every railway sector, and on any size project. Our commitment is service excellence and offering our clients exceptional value. Within our team, we call this Doing It Right!
A&B Rail is seeking a Summer Student: Project Coordinator to join our Quebec Project Team. Reporting to the Project Manager located in Montreal, QC.
General Purpose: Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of a variety of administrative tasks required to support the needs of the project teams, vendors and subcontractors. The position requires a strong team player with excellent communication, organizational and planning skills with initiative and the ability to work independently and juggle multiple deadlines.
Requirements:
- Work with the Project Manager to establish a cost reporting system for all project components.
- Monitor daily, weekly and monthly labor, equipment, material and sub-trade costs.
- Develop and maintain project schedule with the assistance of the Project Manager.
- Ensure that all technical aspects of the work conform to all applicable codes and standards.
- Ensure that all work is completed accurately (i.e. survey).
- Performs general administrative and recordkeeping functions such as photocopying, filing, faxing and preparing and distributing correspondence
- Maintains various contact and distribution lists for the department or project
- Assist and monitors payroll functions
- Complete estimates review estimates and assists in costing.
- Assists in maintaining systems and procedures.
- Assists in contacting trades and suppliers, regarding invitations, pricing, addenda and tender/bid closings
- Participates in meetings and records minutes
- Ensures all internal controls, processes and procedures are followed
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Knowledge:
- Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
- Strong computer skills are required with proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Demonstrated customer service focus
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks and quickly adjust to a rapidly changing environment
- Effective and proven organizational skills to meet multiple deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a high pressure and demanding work environment
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
Job Requirements:
- Post secondary education in progress
- 0-1 years of construction experience
- French speaking, mandatory
Please send your resume and a cover letter quoting “Project Coordinator-Montreal” in the subject line to:
Stephanie Paget
Email: stephaniepaget@universalrail.com
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
A&B Rail Services | Universal Rail Systems Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
