About Strescon Limited

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq.ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq.ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.

Job Summary

This position works hand in hand with the project team and operations to ensure effective administrative support. The Project Administrator is responsible for supporting the department with tracking and data entry of all project information into the internal database system including continuous maintenance of all file records. Exceptional time management and communication skills are critical as the ideal candidate must be able to multi-task, learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position will benefit from on-the-job training to enhance technical skills, giving opportunity for the right candidate to learn and grow into the Project Administrator position.

Responsibilities

• Support project team with planning of multiple projects consisting of various precast/pre-stressed concrete products
• Consistent use of 3D modelling computer software to run reports and sequences in accordance with departmental requirements
• Track project timeline and production progress to ensure schedules are kept
• Ensure compliance with contract documentation and specification
• Ongoing communication between the office, plant and other internal customers
• Support with various responsibilities from budget analysis, issuing subcontracts, scope reviews, requisitions, change management to complete projects
• Coordinate erection sequences with erector and create load lists according to sequence
• Create change orders for customers and enter into change management software
• Work with project team to creatively improve processes
• Review field conflicts and create Field Work Drawings
• Review Quality Control Memos and work with Engineering to provide solution
• Receive and pay invoices
• Write and track RFIs
• Take meeting minutes and distribute as required
• Delivering drawings to the plant on a daily basis
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Technical Requirements

• Post-secondary education within an engineering technology program, or a combination of relevant education and experience would be considered an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint as well as Teams
• Experience reading drawings would be considered an asset
  
  

Business Requirements

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills are required
• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
  
  

Cultural Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse disciplines including various levels of management
• A team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others
  
  

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over one thousand employees.