Project Development Coordinator

FWS Group of Companies is a fully integrated design, engineering, construction, and maintenance services firm. We are advocates of the design-build approach to project development. Whether our clients are looking at greenfield construction or retrofitting an existing facility, we have the in-house expertise to take their project from vision to reality.

To add to this expertise, we are recruiting for a Business Development Coordinator for our Vancouver office location, to join our collaborative and team focused organization.

We have a lot to offer you – profit sharing, RRSPs, benefits, professional training, just to name a few. Find out more about our benefits: FWS Benefits and Support.

As our Business Development Manager, you will Work together with the Director(s), Business Development and other participants on the Business Development Team (Planning, Sales & Marketing), the coordinator will be responsible for assisting in development of projects within existing and new markets suited for FWS Industrial Projects Canada Ltd.

Position Overview:

• Must be motivated and self-starter and have the ability to work with little supervision.
• Assist with Project Development including the preparation of proposal documents to ensure that client expectations are met.
• Assist with preparation of bid requests (re-produce contract drawings & bid documents, prepare bid list, contact bidders, prepare contract documents for execution, complete bid comparisons, etc.)
• Work with the Project Team(s) to assist in the design, estimates and schedules.
• Coordinate communication and exchange of information with internal/external consultants, sub-trades, and project team(s) participants (distribute drawings, coordinate meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes)
• Provide support to Director(s), BD as required with respect to documentation, correspondence and requests.
• Participate at tradeshows to display a good corporate image with the expectation of meeting new potential customers.
• During execution of FEED studies, assist with monthly fee projections and correctly entering costs into accounting software to match estimate and coding.
• Other duties as may be identified by the Vice President.

Qualifications Needed:

• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks while working within a team environment.
• Well-developed oral and written communications, and interpersonal skills
• Creative mind to come up with alternative solutions where appropriate.
• Knowledge of construction sub-trades would be an asset.
• Skills in customer relations, and the ability to understand customer requirements.
• Must be proficient with MS Office and MS Project.
• EIT, CET, or equivalent field experience and qualifications a definite asset.
• Must be available for out-of-town travel as required.

Want to know more? Apply through our career board. First time applicants will need to complete a profile. Or send your resume to careers@fwsgroup.com

About FWS

We’ve been receiving Best Managed company accolades for years and there’s a reason. Our leadership team, our employees – we ensure collaboration, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do. We’re honest, safe, entrepreneurial, creative and empower our employees. We include a number of diverse group of companies to serve a wide market. Ag-Industrial, Bulk Material Handling, Liquid & Gas Handling, Maintenance – are just a few of our business units.

Find out more about our business units and subsidiaries.
Here are some examples of the projects we’ve completed: https://fwsgroup.com/our-approach/our-successes/