Project Coordinator Co-op

at  Walters Group Inc

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.
At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB.
We’re consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada’s Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We’re committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.
If you want to be a part of our team – read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Are you looking for an amazing ‘jump start’ to your career in Project Management? Then Walters would be a great place to start. Walters is a leader in a niche market of structural steel fabrication and erecting. With state-of-the-art facilities in Southern Ontario, Walters is known for taking on some of the most challenging architectural projects in the world. With over 65 years in business, Walters relates its success to its founding principles of Quality, Safety and Respect. You will find that working for Walters will present you with an exciting challenge in the world of Project Management – one that will give you exposure to the construction and steel fabricating industry.

Walters is recruiting a 8-16 month Co-op student for Winter 2024 to assist in the Projects Department, in the Walters Corporate Office. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Coordination of drawings and details.
• Action tracking and documentation control.
• Schedule development and tracking.
• Managing product inquiries and RFIs.
• General duties/requests/special projects as directed.

EDUCATION:

• Presently enrolled in a Civil, Architectural, or Construction Management Engineering Co-op Program.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, and Schedule.
• Candidates must have well developed interpersonal, organizational, and self-motivational skills and enjoy a position with a collaborative process.
• Students will enjoy working in a dynamic team environment and interacting with many stakeholders of the organization.
• Experience in construction is an asset.
  Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

• Coordination of drawings and details.
• Action tracking and documentation control.
• Schedule development and tracking.
• Managing product inquiries and RFIs.
• General duties/requests/special projects as directed