Construction Project Coordinator — North Vancouver
North Vancouver - Canada
Job Summary
Construction Project Coordinator North Vancouver
Carlson Construction Group
Where construction meets storytelling and your writing skills build the foundation for how we work.
Carlson Construction Group has been a name British Columbia trusts for over 50 years. Proudly family-owned and operated we celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2021 and have grown into one of BCs largest specialty contractors (Business in Vancouver) specializing in heavy civil industrial marine and deep foundation work. Our group includes Brymark Installations Group Corwest Fabrications Vancouver Pile Driving and Aligned Industrial Services a family of companies building the infrastructure BC relies on.
The Opportunity
Picture this: dozens of moving projects hundreds of hard-won lessons learned on-site and a wealth of operational knowledge living in peoples heads instead of on paper.Thats where you come in.
Were looking for a sharp curiousConstruction Project Coordinator ideally a recent Grad EIT or someone with hands-on construction exposure to turn the way we work into the way wedocumentwork. Youll translate real on-the-ground construction processes into clear standardized operational manuals that our project teams will rely on every day.
This isnt a back-office writing role. Youll be out talking to project managers superintendents and field staff learning how things actually get built then turning that knowledge into something lasting. And if youre looking for more than a stepping-stone: this role is designed for someone who wants to grow into our Operations team for the long haul continuing to shape and refine our manuals as the company evolves.
What Youll Be Doing
Operational Manual Development
- Develop write and organize detailed operational manuals for construction projects
- Translate complex day-to-day workflows into documentation thats actually useful
- Standardize processes across multiple projects and teams
- Work directly with project managers superintendents and field staff to get it right
Project Coordination Support
- Assist with project documentation tracking and administrative coordination
- Maintain organized records of procedures lessons learned and best practices
- Help roll out standardized processes across project teams
Process Improvement
- Spot the gaps inefficiencies and inconsistencies others might miss
- Recommend and document smarter more reliable workflows
- Keep manuals current as projects and the organization evolve
Communication & Collaboration
- Partner closely with operations and project teams to keep documentation grounded in reality
- Sit in on meetings to capture key processes firsthand
- Support training and onboarding with documentation people actually want to read
What Were Looking For
You love turning chaos into clarity. Youre the person who color-codes the group project or the one who always volunteers to write up the meeting notes because youregoodat it.
- A recent graduate or early-career professional with a degree/diploma in Construction Management Engineering Business or a related field
- Construction environment experience (co-op internship or full-time) is a strong asset
- Excellent writing editing and documentation skills
- Experience creating procedures manuals or process documentation is highly valued
- Sharp attention to detail and a genuinely organized mind
- Comfortable communicating with both office teams and field crews
- Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word Excel SharePoint); construction software experience is a bonus
- Self-motivated curious and energized by fast-paced environments
What Success Looks Like Your First 3 Months
- Get a real handle on Carlsons operations projects and workflows
- Build genuine relationships with project teams and key stakeholders
- Start developing structured templates for operational manuals
- Deliver your first drafts of project-specific documentation
- Spot key opportunities for process standardization
- Establish a clear repeatable framework the whole organization can build on
Why This Role Is Special
This is a rare chance to shapehowan entire organization documents and executes its work not just join a process but help build it. Every manual you write every workflow you standardize becomes part of how Carlson operates for years to come.
Youll get hands-on exposure to live construction projects while laying the groundwork for stronger operational excellence across the company high impact real visibility and a direct line to long-term growth.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $70000 $85000 per annum
- Company benefits package
- Career growth opportunities within a well-established construction group
- Mentorship and hands-on exposure to real construction projects
- Training and professional development support
Ready to help build the systems behind the structuresWed love to hear from you.
Beyond Perks
This isnt just a job its a chance to grow your expertise sharpen your financial instincts and be part of a team that relies on your insights. Your work will directly support construction projects that shape communities infrastructure and local industry.
If you love cost control construction and being the calm steady voice in a whirlwind of numbers this is your place to shine.
Ready to Make an Impact
If youre looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will make a real difference wed love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Carlson Construction Group.
A Quick Note to Agencies:
We kindly request that you refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes. Were not accepting agency referrals for this role.
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