Project Coordinator - Structural

About Us

RJC is an employee-owned engineering firm with over 600 employees in 16 offices across Canada and the United States. Specializing in structural engineering, building science, structural restoration, structural glass engineering, parking facility design and building energy modelling, RJC Engineers (RJC) is one of Canada’s leading engineering firms.

What sets us apart is our focus on clients, our technology, our collaborative culture, and the passion of our talented people.

Making a positive impact on the community and investing in our people is the purpose behind everything we do. We believe in taking care of our people and helping them realize their full potential. RJC offers the opportunity to work in an inclusive, engaging fast-paced team environment where you will work on exciting and challenging projects, discover new and developing technologies, practices and techniques and where you will flourish in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Successful Professional at RJC

We recruit, hire and build our company around these attributes:

Creative Mindset - provide new and diverse ideas

Proactive Approach - take initiative and seek opportunities for growth

Supportive Teamwork - promote an inclusive and respectful work environment and culture

Trusted Advice - demonstrate integrity

Lead With Purpose - empower, develop and support others to reach their full

Candidate Profile

As a Structural Project Coordinator, you will be faced with a myriad of challenges that require you to be a versatile and creative thinker. The successful candidate will be comfortable dealing with clients, communicating with contractors, and working in a team-based environment. The focus of this position will be coordination of document submittals and responses for active construction projects, with occasional site visits to review structural components.

Key Responsibilities

Working under the direction of senior staff members, you will play a key role in supporting active construction projects focusing on the management, organization, and distribution of project documents.  Ensure that all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible for the project team. Tracking of submittal deadlines and timely processing of documents will be a priority for this position. Project types will include structural components of buildings and bridges during construction. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review shop drawings and assist the design team in reviewing and responding to site inquiries.
• Represent RJC at job site meetings with clients, contractors and other consultants.
• Act as a liaison between project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Maintain accurate project records within RJC’s centralized document control system and ensure all documentation is well organized and accessible.
• Collate and review material test reports.
• Prepare Site Instructions and responses to RFI’s.
• Assist with other miscellaneous contract administration activities.
• Coordinate structural work with other disciplines.
• Bring construction and design issues to the attention of the RJC design team.
• Assist Project Engineers in developing budgets for field review and contract administration activities and monitor them over the course of construction.
• Liaise with other stakeholder Document Controllers on shop drawings, RFIs and other project submittals
• Occasional assistance with on-site field review of construction progress

Professional Qualifications & Experience

EDUCATION

• Diploma in Civil/structural/architectural/construction technology from accredited technical college

EXPERIENCE

• Previous structural experience an asset
• 1-2 years experience in construction and/or consulting field an asset
• Must have valid Alberta drivers license and own dependable transportation

SKILLS

• The ability to multitask efficiently
• Utilize documentation management programs and tracking procedures
• Familiar with requirements for review of construction RFI’s and shop drawings
• Committed to providing exceptional client service and technical excellence
• Fast learner, self-motivated and a keen eye for detail
• Team player with ability to work independently with minimum direction
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Hard worker who readily and quickly assumes responsibility
• Inquisitive, clear thinker who can determine what work is required and can draw rational conclusions from information available
• Lateral thinker with the ability to propose practical solutions to problems encountered on site

 What can we offer you?

• An inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
• Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
• Being part of a supportive and inclusive network of people that help each other reach their goals
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success, including eligibility for a performance-based bonus and share ownership program
• An extensive and generous benefits package including a $1000 Health Care Spending Account
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-up Program
• Investing in your future, the opportunity to become part of an employee-owned organization and eligible for RJC’s matching Retirement Registered Saving Plan (RRSP)

Be your authentic self

At RJC, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We proudly embrace individuals of all ages, cultures, backgrounds, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, nationalities, ethnicities, races, religions and languages, guided by our principles of integrity, mutual respect, and accountability, we believe that every team member contributes to creating a welcoming and equitable environment. At RJC, inclusivity and diversity are not just values, they are commitments we all share.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

Attention Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: RJC Engineers will not pay fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate unless a written service agreement has been established between a duly authorized representative of our Corporate Human Resources department and the recruitment/placement firm. In addition, to qualify for recruitment fees, all candidate resumes must be submitted to RJC Engineers, through our Corporate Human Resources department. Resumes and profiles sent to our managers without the express agreement of our Corporate Human Resources department will not be eligible for a fee