Project Administrator
Summary
Administrative role supporting construction projects by managing documentation, payroll, and compliance for a power infrastructure company.
About Us
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.
Role Details
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Travel: Travel to project sites may be required.
- Employment requirements: Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, along with safety training and certifications required for assigned projects.
The Opportunity
The Project Administrator supports FB Timberline construction projects through office coordination, document management, and administrative support. Working closely with coordinators, field supervision, and internal teams, you will maintain accurate records for onboarding, subcontractor compliance, payroll, safety, and quality.
This opportunity suits someone who enjoys keeping information organized, following through on details, and helping busy project teams stay on track. You will connect field and office teams, support timely communication, and help improve the processes that keep project administration running smoothly.
Key Elements of the Role
- Maintain organized office space, correspondence, and project records in accordance with company requirements.
- Track training, safety, quality, and inspection documentation, keeping information accurate and confidential across Viewpoint, Complyworks, SharePoint, and other project systems.
- Support onboarding and credential verification for project personnel and subcontractors, ensuring required documentation is maintained.
- Coordinate with field supervisors and Payroll to review and finalize daily timesheets and follow up on outstanding information.
- Assist Project Managers and Coordinators with meeting scheduling, minutes, action tracking, and follow-up.
- Serve as an administrative contact for field teams and internal departments, helping information reach the right people in time to meet project requirements.
- Identify improvements to administrative processes and project support, follow safe work practices, and contribute to safety initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
- Administrative experience, preferably in construction, utilities, industrial, or engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) environments.
- A diploma in Business Administration, Construction Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience supporting project teams and managing construction documentation is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and project platforms including Viewpoint, Complyworks, and SharePoint.
- An understanding of construction workflows, project documentation, and administrative processes.
- Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and handle confidential information.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with project and office teams.
- A valid driver’s license.
The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements.
This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.
Equal Opportunity & Recruitment
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers committed to a respectful and accessible recruitment process. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants must currently be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located and must maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment.
Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, review of driving records or driver’s abstracts, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client or site-access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to contact the recruitment team so we can discuss their needs and arrange appropriate support.
Skills
As published by greenhouse · 15 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (4)
- Preferred First Name optional
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- Website optional
- What are your compensation expectations?
Pick from a list (9)
- What is your availability or notice period?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the country where this role is based?
- Are you comfortable with the required work location and work arrangement for this role?
- Do you hold the required tickets, certifications, licences, education, or designations for this role? optional
- Are you a current or former employee of Forbes Bros. or an affiliated company?
- Are you comfortable with the travel, site, camp, rotation, or project requirements for this role, if applicable? optional
- Do you have a valid driver’s licence, if required for this role? optional
- Are you able to provide an acceptable driver abstract, if required? optional
- Are you able to meet client, project, site access, background, security, or drug and alcohol requirements, if required?
Written answers (2)
- Please list any relevant tickets, certifications, licences, designations, education, or training. optional
- If yes, please provide the company, role, project/location, manager, and approximate dates. optional