Project Administrator

Founded by world-class professionals with decades of construction design and manufacturing experience, SilvaSpan has a strong foundation built on extensive mass timber knowledge, a track record of nail-laminated timber innovation, and strong partnerships across North America.

We are looking for a driven individual to join as a Construction Project Administrator.

Overview:

As a Construction Project Administrator at SilvaSpan, the candidate will play a crucial role in the management and execution of projects. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this individual will be instrumental in supporting the management team in overseeing project progress, developing, and maintaining client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects from conception through to completion.

Duties:

- Assist with project planning, scheduling and coordination

- Support the Operations Manager in daily operations, facilitating communication and collaboration among project team members

- Coordinate the procurement process, ensuring competitive pricing and timely acquisition of materials

- Maintain project documentation, including contracts, invoices, and progress reports

- Track project timelines and deliverables

- Coordinate meetings and conference calls, including scheduling, agenda preparation and minutes taking

- Assist with logistic requirements relating to delivery of construction materials and equipment

- Manage submittals and shop drawings

- Assist in submission and management of pricing for Change Orders

- Prepare and distribute project-related communications to team members and stakeholders

- Conduct research and gather data to support projects

- Provide general administrative support to the Operations Manager

- Assist in conducting Quality Control inspections to ensure product quality

- Other activities, duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

- Bachelors Degree or College Diploma with formal engineering or architectural training or equivalent building construction, required

- A minimum of 2 years experience in project coordination/management

- Basic understanding ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

- Must have good interpersonal skills with desire to expand construction knowledge and learning

- Professional verbal and written communication skills

- Proficient computer skills

- Detail oriented with a highly analytical approach to problem solving

- Ability to work independently and within a team

Remuneration is based on qualifications/experience. We would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $53,000.00-$63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• New Lowell, ON L0M 1N0 (required)

Work Location: In person