Technical Services Coordinator

Green Infrastructure Partners is seeking a Technical Services Coordinator in Markham, ON. This role involves providing technical support to the Estimating team, preparing project estimates, and conducting construction site visits. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong computer skills (including MS Office and AutoCAD), and preferably some construction experience. The position requires excellent communication, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. GIP values diversity and aims to create a positive work environment for its employees.
Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services Coordinator will provide technical support to the Estimating team and help with preparation for Project Estimates.

Primary Scope of Role
• Read, interpret, and understand contract drawings and specifications, and maintain conformance with same during work processes.
• Assist in the preparation of project estimates using estimating software.
• Construction site visits for ongoing projects
• Work primarily in the estimating office, with site visits and attendance at pre-tender meetings as required.
• Such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Specific Duties
• Provide technical assistance to Estimators including analysis of tender drawings and preparation of quantity takeoffs from first principles for work GIP self performs.
• Interpret and understand Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) and OPSDs and all relevant Special Provisions for each tendered project.
• Communicate with supervisors and management at site.

Position Requirements
• Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience reading plans is required.
• Previous experience in the construction industry is preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills using MS Office (including VBA and Macros), Bluebeam / Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, Sketchup and practical programming software are a MUST.
• Steel / wood design skills are a definite plus.
• Access to a vehicle is preferred.
• Outcome-focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize to ensure continuous improvement across our business.
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges.

Success Predictors
• Analytical mindset.
• Versatile and resourceful problem solver.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Effective communicator, confident in engaging with all levels of the company.

About Us

Our People

At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are second to none. Our most valuable asset is people – our employees, our customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods and shapes our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing construction companies. Every day our people are designing, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring and foundations, excavation, remediation, to structures, paving and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self perform all project scopes without reliance on sub-contractors. The work we at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.

Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by taking old roads and reengineering them into new roads, keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.

As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!