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North America Construction (1993) Ltd. NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) is well known for its expertise in water and wastewater construction across Canada. Our selfperforming team of almost 500 skilled professionals and experts in trades and engineering comprehensively handles projects from conceptualization to delivery. We also have extensive experience in civil, structural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. At NAC, our priority is to maintain the highest level of quality and safety. The depth of our resources is evident in the variety of projects we construct; from water filtration to wastewater treatment and from dams to ethanol, we build it alland more! Summary The Project Coordinator / Procurement Specialist is responsible for reviewing and interpreting construction drawings and specifications (civil, electrical, and mechanical) to support project procurement activities. This role includes sourcing and purchasing materials and services in a costeffective manner, negotiating pricing, and ensuring timely delivery in alignment with project schedules, budgets, and company policies. The incumbent works closely with project teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient procurement processes, while consistently delivering a high level of service to both project sites and head office personnel. Responsibilities Provide purchasing and buying services to NAC projects, as requested by project staff and head office staff. Coordinate and collaborate with the estimating and operation teams to clarify required materials, equipment, and services. Read and understand civil, mechanical, and electrical drawings and specifications. Issue awards and proactively study scope, identify vendors, issue RFQs, followup quotations, analyze comparisons, and discuss purchasing/buying opportunities with the Project Managers. Protect pricing arrangements through the issuance of purchasing agreements that extend for the project duration. Establish, build, and maintain vendor relationships through the development and qualification of new subcontractors and suppliers, while maintaining and monitoring existing ones. Proactively search and identify new opportunities with existing vendors to maximize service for the project. Maintain and update the vendor database to support NACs daytoday buying processes. Make decisions that support cost savings, cost avoidance, and customer satisfaction within project and site requisition timelines. Actively research and recommend alternate products and solutions that offer improved cost and time effectiveness. Ensure proper flow of purchasing/buying documentation and information. Negotiate agreements for products based on estimating takeoff, site input, and project specifications to achieve cost savings as per desired goal. Analyze quotations thoroughly to identify and eliminate elements of risk, avoid problems, and improve the profitability of the project. Train new Project Coordinators to control and monitor daytoday buying, maximizing cost savings. Perform other duties as requested in support of the overall operation of the Department. Requirements Possess a University Degree or College Diploma, preferably in engineering or equivalent. A Supply Chain Management designation is an asset. Ability to read and understand civil, mechanical, and electrical drawings and specifications. Comprehend contract documents. Experience within the construction industry is an asset. Strong analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills. Ability to make sound decisions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask. High level of customer service skills for internal and external stakeholders. Strong work ethic and high level of integrity. Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). NAC Offers Competitive compensation Opportunities for career growth, development and advancement, including financial assistance Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.) Employee & Family Assistance Program Excellent companymatched pension plan Registered Retirement Savings Plans Additional time off between Christmas and New Years Day Community involvement opportunities Friendly working environment Numerous team activities and various company events NAC is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals to achieve their goals. If you feel that you need accommodations during the recruitment and selection process because of illness or disability, please contact Human Resources for further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr