Provides administrative and coordination support to project managers across construction projects. Responsibilities include maintaining project files, processing purchase orders and contracts, supporting invoicing and cost tracking, preparing monthly reports and closeout documentation, and coordinating information among job sites, suppliers, clients, and administrative teams.
Summary
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Assistant plays a key role in providing administrative support throughout the various stages of a project. This role supports operating cost tracking, monthly reporting, and the coordination of information between administrative teams and job sites. Organized and proactive, the Project Assistant works closely with Project Managers in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
What does a Project Assistant do at Fournier?
- Open, organize, and maintain project files, as well as client and subcontractor contact information.
- Support Project Managers with their day-to-day activities.
- Prepare and process purchase orders, contracts, and project-related documentation.
- Assist with monthly invoicing and develop various tracking tools in Excel.
- Prepare the technical and administrative documentation required for project closeout.
- Ensure effective communication between administrative teams, job sites, suppliers, and clients.
What does it take to be a Project Assistant?
- A bachelor’s degree in civil, mining, or construction engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience in construction or civil engineering project administration.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Good command of both French and English, written and spoken.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a rigorous approach to work.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
What sets us apart from other companies
- Competitive salary.
- 14-14 work schedule.
- Group insurance and telemedicine services.
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