Project Administrator and Proposal Coordinator Jobs in Calgary, Canada at Thurber Engineering Ltd
Position: Project Administrator and Proposal Coordinator – 2024052425
Thurber Engineering Ltd. provides environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering and testing services. With more than 65 years of experience, we are consistently recognized for the quality of our work, our people, and for conducting our business with integrity.
Our Calgary office is seeking an experienced Project Administrator and Proposal Coordinator to join them on a full-time basis.
Position Summary:
The Project Administrator and Proposal Coordinator position is responsible to assist in the coordination of project activities, schedule management, and document creation and control. The position works closely with Project Managers and their project team, therefore strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
Location:
This position will be based in Calgary, with office attendance.
Job Responsibilities:
Project Administration
Document control, utilizing processes and systems to ensure documents are reviewed and processed accurately and efficiently
Collaborate and keep the lines of communication open within the team
Maintain project-specific physical, and digital filing systems
Track project and employee/sub-contractor work rotations
Compile and report statistical safety data to Sr. Health and Safety Leader
Coordinate project training requirements with Sr. Health and Safety Leader
Track project and employee/sub-contractor safety training certifications/orientations
Collect and vet daily timesheets, resolving timesheet discrepancies with the Project Manager
Compile and prepare project progress summaries
Book project meetings, prepare agendas, attend, take minutes, and prepare meeting minutes
Assist with project budget control and change order management
Assist with project field execution logistics including:
Book and update field travel and accommodations for project work Manage field equipment administration (i.e. GPS devices, etc.)Arrange rental vehicles
Book and track drug and alcohol testing
Proposals
Create professional documents following Thurber branding guidelines for proposals, utilizing both Word and In-Design
Support medium and large-scale pursuits by developing draft proposals, facilitating proposal reviews, formatting and assembling proposal submissions, and providing quality review to ensure RFP (Request for Proposal) compliance
Update/customize resumes, personnel bios, and project descriptions
Maintain branch project profile library, including interviewing project leaders and writing project summaries for major projects
Help develop and maintain proposal content library
Communications and Marketing
Manage branch intranet page, creating, maintaining, and updating branch page navigation and content.
Develop marketing materials including brochures, flat sheets, presentations
Support Corporate Marketing and Communications Lead as needs arise
Other duties as required.
Skills and Experience:
3+ years of proven work experience as a Project Administrator preferably within the construction and/or engineering field
Experience with BST 10 or other accounting software is an asset
Strong accuracy and attention to detail is required
3+ years of proven experience in Communications is an asset
Degree in Administration, English, Communications, Marketing, or equivalent is an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office;
Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams
InDesign experience is an asset
Excellent writing skills
Adaptable to change and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages.
A flat management structure with easy access to senior engineers and technical leaders within the firm.
An opportunity for a rewarding career with an established and successful specialist independent company.
A casual but professional office environment.
We are committed to continuing professional development and technical excellence.
Title: Project Administrator and Proposal Coordinator
Company: Thurber Engineering Ltd
Location: Calgary, Canada
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