Southwest and Midwest Design & Construction

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SWMW is Hiring Project Coordinator/Estimator!

Location: Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, Calgary, and Medicine Hat,

Scope: To assist the Project Manager with estimating, coordination, and scheduling of of day-to-day tasks and provide administrative duties for the life cycle of a building construction project.

Reports to: The Project Coordinator and Estimator reports directly to the project Manager.

Tasks, Activities, Requirements: The below list is a guideline of the duties that may be required throughout a project but are not limited to:

- Obtain pertinent project details including specifications, drawings, and project schedules to accurately understand the proposed scope of the work.
- Work with Project Manager and Site Superintendent at project start-up to develop project planning, award sub-trade contracts, purchase orders, and material procurement.
- Work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Construction Managers to compile estimates/budgets for projects using subcontractor quotes and previous project pricing.
- Ensure all permits are in place.
- Contact and qualify sub-trades.
- Travel to job sites as needed to review progress.
- Work with Project Manager to monitor project budgets.
- Coordinate shop drawing submittals with the Project Manager and obtain all close-out documents.
- In conjunction with the Project Manager and Site Superintendent, updates the project schedule to reflect the ongoing progress of the project(s)



they have been assigned.
- Monitors all change orders, site instructions, RFI’s, and facilitates the revised scope of work in a timely manner.
- Develop a professional working relations with all clients, engineers, permitting authorities, subcontractors, staff, and suppliers and promotes a partnership type of business strategy.
- Attend project meetings with the stakeholders, project team members, subcontractors, and consultants as needed.
- Work closely with management and employees to ensure customer satisfaction is being maintained.
- Proficiency with computers and associated software is key. Must monitor, organize, and respond to emails in a timely manner as required to keep projects running smoothly.
- Look for opportunities for continual education that will further skills and understanding of job requirements.
- Follow all company policies and safety guidelines.
- Robust communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Other duties as required on a job-by-job basis.

Safety Responsibilities:

– To read, understand, know, and apply company health and safety policies, safe work practices, procedures, rules, and legislated OH&S; requirements.

– To ensure subcontractors have completed the prequalification process prior to awarding projects.

Provided Items and Equipment:

Computer, Monitors, Alarm Code and Building Keys.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

- construction estimating: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lethbridge, AB

📌 Project Coordinator/ Estimator (Lethbridge)
🏢 Southwest Design u0026 Construction
📍 Lethbridge