Bird Construction
Provider of construction and maintenance services across industrial, infrastructure and buildings sectors.
Coordinate project execution, supporting pre‑construction, construction, and close‑out phases.
13 days ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building Information Modeling (BIM/VDC)
Civil Infrastructure Services
Fabrication
Future Energy
Industrial Maintenance
Mass Timber
Modular & Offsite Solutions
Pre-Construction / Early Contractor Involvement
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Institutional
Retail
Multi-tenant Residential
Industrial
Mining
Water and Wastewater
Energy
Role
Description
business development
permit coordination
4d scheduling
cost reporting
subcontract management
bim integration
The Project Coordinator reports to the Operations Manager and works closely with Project Managers and Site Superintendents on a Halifax‑area project site, handling full‑cycle project execution and administration of field operations.
The role spans pre‑construction (supporting opportunity management, proposal responses, PIP forms, document control, permits, and logistics), construction (maintaining schedules, tracking changes, managing submittals, budgets, billing, and subcontract performance), and post‑construction (warranty issues, close‑out documentation, and final financial reconciliation).
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities and support proposal responses.
- Establish and maintain pre‑construction documentation, KPIs, and permit requirements.
- Assist with tender packages, subcontractor recommendations, cost coding, and SAP uploads.
- Coordinate logistics, clash detection, and 4D scheduling with the VDC team.
- Support pull‑planning sessions, track RFIs, change orders, and shop‑drawing approvals.
- Update project budgets, schedules, and cost reports under the Project Manager’s direction.
- Participate in weekly subcontract progress meetings and monitor productivity versus schedule.
- Set up billing schedules, process invoices, and manage subcontractor payments and evaluations.
- Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards comply with legislation and company policy.
- Manage BIM/VDC integration on‑site and assist with post‑construction warranty and close‑out tasks.
Requirements
engineering degree
construction mgmt
1-3 years
eit
p.eng.
analytical
Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management, possess 1‑3 years of hands‑on coordination experience, and preferably have EIT, P.Eng., CET, or PQS designations. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment, are essential.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Since 1920
Founding Year
Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.
+70 Years
Publicly Traded
Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.
2021
Acquisition
Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.
2024
Acquisition
Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.
- Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
- Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
- Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
- Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
- Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
- With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.
Culture + Values
- We bring life to vision
- Creating great things with you
- We put safety first
- A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
- We are stronger together
- Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
- We lead with honesty
- We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
- We are driven to do great work
- We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
- We create opportunity
- Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
Environment + Sustainability
First Zero Carbon Retrofit
North America's First
Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.
First Net-Zero Plant
Protein Processing Facility
Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.
First Net-Zero Ethylene Site
World's First
Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.
- Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
- Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
- Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
- Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
- Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
- Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
- 'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.
Inclusion & Diversity
$3,000
Indigenous Scholarship
An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.
3×$1,500
Indigenous Student Support
Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.
- National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
- Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
- Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
- Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
- Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.