About Us
With over 25 years of business operations in Alberta, Shaw Steel Services is a growing family-owned company dedicated to providing high-quality rebar solutions for construction projects of all sizes across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. We take pride in delivering products and services that reflect authenticity, integrity, and craftsmanship. Our goal is simple: to build strong foundations in both relationships and projects.
Our fabrication yard is in Wheatland County just outside of Calgary, Alberta. Learn more about us and our team by visiting our website: https://shawsteelservices.com
About the Position
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator works within a team to ensure that projects are executed smoothly and efficiently. They facilitate communication throughout the project cycle and compile packages which include drawings, resource requirements and instructions that are used by the yard to fabricate the rebar, and by installers to place the rebar at the site. This position is an integral part of the operation and the efforts of the Project Coordinator lead to new homes, businesses, and infrustructure which make visible difference within the landscape of our province.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer pay based on experience and offer a competitive package of benefits and rewards, including:
· Extended health, dental, life, vision and critical illness insurance
· RRSP matching
· Bonuses
· Paid time off
· Tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
· Participate in project handoff from Estimating by reviewing scope, drawings, specifications, budgets, and key project risks to ensure a seamless transition into execution.
· Review, identify, and consult on risk management issues, including schedule constraints, design discrepancies, material availability, and site-specific challenges; escalate concerns proactively to the Project Manager.
· Coordinate and track all submittal requirements, ensuring shop drawings, RFIs, and material submissions are issued, reviewed, and approved in accordance with project schedules and contract requirements.
· Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, aligning detailing, fabrication, and installation timelines with overall construction milestones.
· Set up and maintain project documentation systems (e.g., Basecamp, OneDrive), ensuring all correspondence, drawings, revisions, and project records are current, organized, and accessible to stakeholders.
· Initiate and manage the Quality Control (QC) program, ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and company standards throughout detailing, fabrication, and installation phases.
· Prepare, track, and manage change order requests, including pricing support, documentation, and coordination with internal teams and clients to ensure timely resolution and approval.
· Review and quality control rebar shop drawings for accuracy, completeness, and constructability prior to submission; coordinate revisions and approvals with detailers, engineers, and clients.
· Coordinate closely with the Project Installation team to schedule field activities, ensuring alignment with site readiness, manpower planning, and delivery timelines.
· Set up, issue, and manage fabrication packages, ensuring clear communication of project requirements, sequencing, and priorities to the fabrication team.
· Coordinate and schedule material deliveries with the Production Manager, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient delivery of rebar to site in accordance with installation sequencing.
· Monitor project quantities and job weights against the original estimate, identifying variances and working with the Project Manager to address discrepancies and control costs.
· Track and maintain RFIs, site instructions, and field changes, ensuring all impacts are documented and incorporated into project records and cost tracking.
· Participate in regular project meetings (internal and external), providing updates on progress, risks, and coordination issues.
· Support project closeout activities, including final documentation, as-built drawings, deficiency resolution, and turnover packages to clients.
About You
Your combined education and engineering experience within the Alberta construction industry has given you a strong foundation for this role. You are an excellent communicator, are detail oriented, able to ensure quality control for documentation, and enjoy working as part of a team.
· Experience/Skills/Education
· Post secondary education in Engineering
· Experience as a rebar detailer or in a similar role is beneficial
· Proficient with AutoCAD, RebarCAD, Microsoft
· Structural engineering experience
· Experience with aSa Studio
Core Competencies
Integrity
· Take pride in being trustworthy, open, honest and direct.
· Is prepared to take a stand on issues based on doing the right thing.
Authenticity
· Remains open to new ideas and experiences that can build on pre-existing knowledge and skills.
· Recognizes mistakes and is comfortable with asking for help.
· Demonstrates passion in their work as it aligns with interests, enabling the ability to stay motivated to achieve goals.
· Perseveres with grit through situation by focusing on long-term goals.
Quality
· Produces results that meet or exceed standards and expectations.
· Uses systems and standards to deliver results.
· Shows personal concern for quality and accuracy.
Reliability
· Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job.
· Demonstrates punctuality and a sense of trust and reliability.
· Shows commitment and dedication to complete tasks on time and with minimal supervision.
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Apply with your resume and cover letter at Join Our Team | shawsteelservices.com
Be sure to include the following in the subject line or your application may not reach the appropriate person:
· Your name
Note: this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and there may be other duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Periodic updates regarding recent postings are published on our website Careers page once the application deadline has passed.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Shaw Steel Services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wheatland County, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you located in or around the Calgary area?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Construction: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
