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 Planning 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 Planning Coordinator, you will Provide support and assistance to Project Planning team to gain familiarity with all aspects of proposal development. Work with Planning, Sales and Engineering & Design personnel to assist with developing the preliminary design, cost estimate, schedules, and proposal submission package. Upon client’s decision to proceed with the project, assists with proposal turnover package to transfer contract information regarding the contractual, cost, and scope items necessary for the effective completion of the project.

Position Overview:

• Creation of various proposal documents (RFB, SOW, RFI’s, estimate, schedule, etc)
• Supports proposal development process as directed by Project Planners.
• Gains knowledge and familiarity of Planning processes by creating certain proposal elements.
• Ability to draft and interpret scope of work documents.
• Review and interpret tender packages
• Material quantity calculations based on GA drawings or other proposal layout information.
• Perform basic material take offs of all types; concrete, steel, civil.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm/discuss quotation details & information

Qualifications Needed:

• Education/training as a CET, or P.Eng/EIT, or relevant work experience. Post-secondary training that includes a strong technical component.
• Previous field experience or experience working with mechanical agriculture equipment an asset.
• Proficiency with reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Critical thinking specifically targeting financial controls of project-based work.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy, as well as strong planning and organizing skills.
• Creative thinker who seeks innovative solutions to complex issues
• Proficient with MS Office, including Excel and Project.
• Some travel to worksites 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 have a wide range of expertise and skillsets that service multiple markets.

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/ 

‍