Project Assistant

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Located in Bedford, NS

Salary: $60,000 per year

Express Employment Professionals is currently searching for a Project Assistant on behalf of our client who operates a successful landscaping supply store in the Hammonds Plains area.

 

Responsibilities:

•          Assist in the completion of project takeoffs and cost estimates
•          Visit prospective job sites to review the scope of work and confirm information
•          Continuously perform quality assurance inspections and oversee the completion of tasks
•          Ensure a safe and efficient execution of the overall job plan
•          Assist in the preparation and implementation of CAD surface files
•          Provide accurate calculations and quotations as requested
•           Act as a liaison to the accounting department
•          Assist in the monitoring and implementation of the company safety program
•          Keep up to date in industry knowledge by participating in relevant training and share this knowledge with colleagues
•          Perform other related duties as assigned

 

Requirements:

•          Ability to multitask and prioritize with high attention to detail
•          Strong organizational and time management skills
•          Proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite
•          A reliable and driven leader who takes a hands-on approach
•          Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
•          Able to read and interpret engineering blueprints and drawings
•          A proactive problem solver who can think on their feet

 

Our client offers:

•          Salary is approximately $60,000 per year based on experience
•          Hours are Monday to Friday from 7 am – 5 pm
•          Medical benefits after the probationary period
•          A company vehicle, gas card, and phone allowance will be provided
•          Room for growth within the company

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, persons from visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Express we are dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplaces, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

Prior experience as a project coordinator, project management, civil engineering, and construction industry experience would be considered an asset.

 

Express Employment Professionals is an equal-opportunity employer.

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