Project Planner / Coordinator of Logistics Department

Our client is a construction contractor that is firmly established in Quebec. They specialize in foundation works and serve a residential, commercial, and industrial client base. They are currently looking for a project planner / logistics department coordinator for their facilities in the Quebec City area.

Nature of position

Under the supervision of the Director of Regional Projects, your job will be to prepare the work calendar for various project teams and perform effective planning in keeping with clients' expectations. In addition, you will manage materials, equipment, and fleet inventory.

• Plan the work schedules for various project teams for the all branches in remote regions;
• Process and send out information and instructions in order to plan / coordinate the project teams' activities;
• Work closely with project managers and other staff involved;
• Make sure that materials and equipment are available as needed, as well as everything needed for team leaders to be able to deliver their projects as efficiently as possible;
• Follow up on project progress on a daily basis with project managers and team leaders;
• Keep the computerized planning schedule up to date with a production calendar prepared at least 3 months in advance;
• Establish a project calendar, manage weekly and monthly production budgets assigned to you and ensure that established goals are reached;
• Coordinate work start-ups with clients based on established schedules;
• Prepare a file for the team leader, check its contents and get required documents before start-up on site;
• Get excavation info (apply for permits from municipal authorities) and coordinate with clients on this task;
• Keep an up-to-date computerized inventory of materials and parts;
• Keep a site staff data base up to date: prepare job postings, select and receive applications to carry out hiring in cooperation with the Project Supervisor;
• Inform management of problems with clients and recommendations and concerns related to service improvements;
• Actively contribute to improvements to the department's processes;
• Carry out any other task related to your duties.

Required qualification

• College technical diploma in administration or any other relevant education;
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position;
• Fluent in spoken and written French;
• Proficient with the MS Office suite;
• Enterprise resource planning software skills are considered a significant asset.

Education / training

D.V.S. - Business administration

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