Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative assistance to the Project Managers, communicating with stakeholders and ensuring the smooth planning and execution of Layfield projects.

The successful candidate will have a strong focus on customer service, be adaptable to changing situations and have impeccable technical problem-solving skills.

This position will be based out of our Vaughan, Ontario office.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing support to both customers and internal staff from the start to the completion of the assigned projects, including regular travel to job sites to ensure the successful installation of our products.
• Prepares and coordinates post-tender document submissions related to shop drawings, schedules, panel layouts and product sample/back-up data – making sure our materials & scope quoted meet the expectations of the client.
• Under direction of the Project Manager, assists with procurement of all materials required for the project and ensures material procurement costs are within allotted budgets.
• Assists the Project Manager or Construction Manager with the preparation of draft Job Notes for Field Supervisor including scope of work, directions to site, materials required and necessary backup documents copied (quote letter, drawings, specs, etc. – anything the site supervisor might need to reference on site).
• Conducts preliminary communications with the client regarding project schedule, details, site safety & access requirements, etc.
• Maintaining project database.
• Recommending field installation strategies and resolving related challenges.
• Maintaining expert technical knowledge of Layfield products and services within the assigned portfolio.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Works to achieve desired project outcomes.
• Focuses on customer satisfaction, quality and safe harmonious project results.
• Ensures that communications are effectively transmitted to all necessary parties.
• Analytical analysis of contract documents.
• Proven ability in sound decision making.
• Driven, self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Independent but able to work well within a team environment.
• High degree of competence in written and oral communication.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office suite skills and necessary estimating programs.
• Intermediate CAD skills an asset.

Education & Experience

• Engineering Technology Diploma (Civil, Construction or Environmental), or higher.
• One (1) year minimum experience; two (2) years preferred.
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license and own a vehicle to travel to job sites.

Why Layfield?

We support our employees in their quest for personal growth. Quality, excellence, and continuous improvement form the foundation of our relationship with our customers and are integral elements of Layfield’s products and services.

In addition, we have a strong company culture, rooted in family values, commitment, and high ethical standards.

    Some of the vast rewards of working with us:

• Be a part of a fantastic team with extraordinary company culture all while protecting our communities, environment and building a greener world.
• Career advancement opportunities. We want you to grow with us!
• Committed to using and maintaining the best safety practices with the highest standards.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance etc.)
• RRSP Contribution Matching Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation benefits