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

A&B Rail | Universal Rail Systems Company

Summer Student - Project Coordinator