Merit Consultants International Inc.
Merit Consultants International Inc.
Merit Consultants International Inc.
Merit Consultants International Inc.

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Merit Consultants International Inc.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Merit is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. Information provided will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.

 Position: Project Coordinator
Location: Overseas and North America

The Project Coordinator, in the absence of a Construction Engineer, will assume the responsibility as second in command to the Construction Manager during the Construction Manager's turnaround unless otherwise arranged. This person is responsible for all on site contract administration and coordination through the direction of CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.

DUTIES

  • Review with CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, Contractors progress on work,
    • Contract on time on budget
    • With view of potential change orders
      • Ensure that changes orders are documented

  • Administration of contracts:
    • Prepare and issue site instructions to contractor
    • Obtain, confirm and record daily contractor sheets
    • Collect and reconcile contractor quantities applicable for unit rates
    • Draft change orders and site instructions to contractor
    • Transmittals (drawing, reports, documents, etc.)
    • Prepare Recommendation Letters as required for Merit and owner approval, if not being done by H.O.
    • Prepare Issued for Review (IFR) and Issued for Construction (IFC) drawing distribution forms
    • Review cost reports with Authorization for Expenditures (AFE's) and contract budgets
    • Process contracts documents and transmitting for approval to the Client.

  • Coordinate drawing distribution, document control and maintain record keeping for on site work
    • Ensure that appropriate drawings are issued for review, issued for construction including as-builts and drawing transmittals
    • Ensure that project secretary is correctly preparing and filing project documentation
    • Compile/obtain Owner's permanent equipment turnover documentation
    • Turnover documentation including permanent equipment, manuals, etc.
    • Issue requisitions as required

  • Coordinate with the Scheduler to update schedules in conjunction with contractor's progress.

  • Prepare estimates, quantity summaries, forms, etc. as required

  • Planning and coordinating annual and other statutory inspections such as fire protection at site and camp

  • Ensure that contractors perform weekly toolbox meetings.

  • Work and interact with operations as required

  • Work with Project Secretary to prepare and distribute daily and weekly reports and contributions to the monthly report, as required.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 years experience in industrial construction including a minimum of 5 years the mining industry. The applicant should have good people and management skills, as well as a sense of urgency and organization.

The salary offered will be commensurate with experience and a full range of benefits.

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a resume and cover letter electronically to the attention of:


Note: Candidates shall state in their cover letters whether they are interested in only Canadian projects, International or both.
 
 

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