KEMWAY BUILDERS INC.
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THE ORGANIZATION
Our client, Kemway Group of Companies, has been a trusted name in Edmonton’s construction industry since 1990. As a leading General Contractor, Kemway is recognized for its expertise in design-build and light industrial construction. In 2022, the company expanded its operations by launching a Property Management division, serving industrial and commercial clients. With growth plans and a commitment to leadership in the light industrial sector, Kemway continues to foster innovation, creativity, and forward-thinking across its team.
Over more than three decades of continuous growth, Kemway has earned a reputation for integrity, quality, and collaboration. The company’s success is built on a strong team-based culture that emphasizes transparency, professionalism, and excellence in every project. This dedication to people and performance has been recognized through multiple industry accolades, including the 2015 and 2016 Contractor of the Year Awards. As the organization continues to grow, maintaining its collaborative and values-driven culture remains central to its identity and long-term success.
Kemway Group of Companies celebrate successes, share knowledge, and discuss new ideas to bring innovation to the table. Their team is the ore of their business – their people are the foundation for the relationships that make Kemway great.
For more information, please visit http://kemway.com
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Project Coordinator will join the Project Management team within Kemway, providing technical and operational support to the Project Managers on both the construction and property management sides of the business. This is a hands-on, entry-level role suited to someone at the start of their career who wants exposure to the full scope of project delivery, without yet holding final accountability for a project's outcome.
The Project Coordinator will support many of the same functions as a Project Manager, including reviewing blueprints, issuing and tracking RFIs with sub-trades, assisting with scheduling, and working with budgets and spreadsheets, but within a supporting rather than owning capacity. This is not an administrative role; it is a technical position for someone who wants to build real construction and property management experience and grow into a Project Management career over time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Given the pivotal role this individual will be expected to play in achieving the strategic objectives of the company and in supporting the success of the organization, it is essential that the successful candidate possess the following core competencies, experience, and attributes:
Blueprint and Design Support
- Review blueprints and drawings to build a strong understanding of project scope and design intent.
- Support the Project Manager in identifying potential design or scheduling conflicts before they become issues.
- Flag questions or inconsistencies that may require clarification through the RFI process.
RFI and Sub-Trade Coordination
- Prepare and issue RFI requests to sub-trades, tracking responses to keep information flowing on time.
- Assist in scheduling sub-trades in coordination with the Project Manager and Site Superintendent.
- Support communication with sub-trades on scheduling updates, documentation, and day-to-day coordination needs.
Budget and Financial Support
- Assist with tracking project budgets and costs, working closely with spreadsheets and financial data.
- Support the Project Manager in monitoring costs against estimates, flagging discrepancies as they arise.
- Help maintain accurate and up-to-date project financial documentation.
Project Support and Operations
- Provide day-to-day technical and operational support to the Project Manager across active projects.
- Assist with maintaining organized project documentation, correspondence, and records.
- Support field operations by helping track schedules, work progress, and outstanding items.
- Participate in site visits and project meetings as needed to stay closely connected to project progress.
Property Management Support
- Support the property management side of the business as needed, assisting with coordination between tenants, field operations, and the Property Manager.
- Help track and coordinate service and work orders related to property management, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
- Assist with basic financial coordination for property management, such as supporting invoicing or expense tracking in collaboration with the finance team.
- Contribute to a positive and professional experience for tenants and clients, representing Kemway's values in all interactions.
FIRST YEAR – MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Builds strong, trusted relationships with Project Managers, Site Superintendents, sub-trades, and property management stakeholders and tenants
- Is seen as a go-to person for addressing and removing obstacles, and where an obstacle cannot be resolved directly, ensures the right information reaches the stakeholders who can
THE INDIVIDUAL
Given the pivotal role this individual will be expected to play in achieving the strategic objectives of the company and in supporting the success of the organization, it is essential that the successful candidate possess the following core competencies, experience, and attributes:
Education
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Business, or a related field is preferred; a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation is considered an asset.
Experience
- Experience in a technical operations support role within a sub-trade company (such as electrical, drywall, or other sub-trade), or in a manufacturing environment in an operational technical role such as materials management or production scheduling, where attention to detail matters.
- Alternatively, a new graduate with exposure to the construction industry through summer work, co-op placements, or early career experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including strong Excel skills, with comfort working with numbers and financial data.
COMPENSATION
An excellent compensation package awaits the successful candidate.
LOCATION
Edmonton, Alberta
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position will be in office with standard working hours between Monday – Friday.
HOW TO APPLY
For the opportunity to join our client in the role of Project Coordinator please email your resume to DreamBig@profoundtalent.com referencing Position ID # AIFA-116613. Should you have an inquiry regarding this position, please contact Craig Edhart at 587-200-0114 ext. 106 or Terri Davis at ext. 101.
For further information on ProFound Talent Inc. please visit: www.profoundtalent.com
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
ProFound Talent is a woman owned and operated business, recognized and certified by Women Business Enterprise (WBE). We pride ourselves in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in our recruitment processes and in our work environment, where every individual feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to which you may confidentially share your accommodation needs at time of application. We will adjust our processes to ensure you have an inclusive, fair, and respectful experience that allows you to represent yourself in your unique and most authentic way.
* We thank all applicants for your submissions, however only candidates being considered for this role will be contacted. *
