AccessSMT, founded in 1928, and CP Distributors, established in 1962, are proud to merge their rich legacies to create a stronger, unified company built on decades of expertise and excellence. Together, we bring unmatched experience to the marketplace, offering comprehensive solutions in Construction Divisions 8, 28, and 10, including architectural hardware, access control, building security systems, and specialty doors.
Our combined team now spans 14 locations nationwide, working collaboratively to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that meet the evolving challenges and goals of our customers. What sets us apart is our deep industry knowledge, extensive capabilities, and an unwavering commitment to superior service.
We currently have an opening for an ambitious Senior Project Coordinator and Senior Project Manager in our Toronto branch. This full-time position offers tremendous growth opportunities, including diverse projects, supported career development, and potential for advancement. Please see below the details for both the roles:
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1. Senior Project Coordinator (Salary starting 65K/ negotiable)
The Senior Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating various steps and functions of the project upon the company’s acceptance of the project. The incumbent will organize, direct, and evaluate projects, and assist in their seamless execution from start to finish. When required, the Senior Project Coordinator may also assist in counter sales.
Responsibilities:
· Coordinate various steps and functions of the project from initiation to completion, ensuring seamless execution according to schedule, specifications, and budget.
· Prepare and analyze construction project estimates, shop drawings, and schedules using architectural drawings and hardware detailing per specifications.
· Manage logistics of moving goods from vendor to customer and oversee material and quantity take-offs.
· Maintain ongoing communication with project managers, site superintendents, and other stakeholders to ensure project alignment and coordination.
· Create, process, and manage project documentation, change orders, technical drawings, and progress claims.
· Liaise with departments like procurement, manufacturing, and installation to ensure timely delivery and project feasibility.
· Provide exceptional customer service, address inquiries, and maintain product and project-related communications.
· Draft or revise shop drawings as needed, utilizing CAD software and company databases.
· Monitor progress against construction schedules and update project stakeholders as necessary.
· Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, identifying and reporting unsafe work practices or conditions.
Your Skills:
· Diploma in Construction Technology, Architectural Technology or equivalent.
· Minimum of 2 years of construction industry/ construction project coordination experience (A must have).
· Proven understanding and experience of project work and industry requirements including Divisions 8 and 10 scopes of work (A must have).
· Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and ERP systems.
We Offer:
· A competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package including extended medical and dental coverage.
· Employee and Family Assistance Program and RRSP matching to support the financial security of our employees.
· Opportunities for career advancement and professional development, supported by educational programs.
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2. Senior Project Manager (Salary starting 90K/ negotiable)
The Senior Project Manager is directly responsible managing our most complex projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and work towards the continuous improvement in the branch including establishing and managing all processes, practices, templates, procedures and partnerships
- Full project life-cycle ownership; successful project delivery includes full implementation from initiation to deployment for several major and minor projects simultaneously, ensuring proactive management of key customer relationships to ensure the business profile is positive, active and aligned with the company brand.
- Proactively manage key customer relationships and ensure that the profile of the business in the community is positive, active and aligned with our brand.
- Plan and prioritize strategic selling activities to achieve business goals, grow sales within existing customers and develop new business relationships.
- Troubleshoot, navigate and resolve customer concerns, issues and problems, including project management, supply, accounts receivable and payables.
- Ensure appropriate company systems and process are in place and being followed, including managing transition and change management with the introduction of new systems/processes.
- Follow and encourage employees to adhere to company policies, practices, procedures and protocols including Health and Safety initiatives
- Develop and maintain selling relationships with key builders, architects and other construction industry influencers to promote the company as a solution provider of choice
- Provide an exceptional level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders
- Responsible for managing, maintaining, and, where possible, increasing company profitability though advanced industry knowledge, expectations, and other related proactive methods
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job requires significant leadership and supervisory responsibilities, where the incumbent builds on the strengths of the workplace and reduces internal weakness through training and development
- Considers both organizational needs and individual needs in order to create solutions that will enable top performance and success
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- 7-10 years’ experience in related field - Division 8/ Division 10 products
- Advanced experience and knowledge of the residential and commercial construction industry, specifically related to specialized doors and associated hardware
- Minimum 5 years’ experience leading and managing a team
- Well developed customer service and sales ability
Practical/Technical Skills
- Well developed supervisory/management/leadership experience in a branch or similar setting including training, developing, mentoring and coaching employees
- Proven ability to build constructive, friendly, professional relationships and networks of key contacts with people and colleagues; Has solid, long-term networks and continues to increase networks to enhance strategic opportunities
- Gains support for ideas, proposals and solutions from others; helps others to understand complex initiatives and sensitive situations to resolve disagreements and conflicts. Reaches deals and compromises that work best for the organization. Considers other opinions while holding strong to firm direction and goals.
- Applies systematic, logical reasoning when addressing problems or situations in order to arrive an appropriate solution or outcome. Considers the various issues and components of the problem, develops sequential steps to address the situation and determines rational timeframes and priorities. Evaluates, interprets and analyses critical, complex information
- Maintains a professional and positive manner even under changing or uncertain conditions. Works well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, coaching, encouragement and direction. Engages others in order to accomplish organizational goals and strategies.
- Analyses and interprets the strategic direction of the organization, has a clear and firm understanding of the vision, mission, values and objectives of the workplace, uses that information to develop responsibilities, tasks, goals and initiatives that align with the long term plans and growth of the branch
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a well developed understanding and proficient use of:
- Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel, ERP systems, and other related sales and project management software.
- Internet search processes and research abilities
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- DHI related certification (preferred or as part of development)
Other Skills and Abilities
- Professional appearance and presentation; displays the behaviors and competencies that are expected of the position and the organization.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Does the right things at the right time and in a manner that complies with the processes and procedures of the organization and the law.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Concord, ON L4K 3T3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Which one out of the two mentioned roles are you applying for?
Experience:
- Division 8 / Division 10: 2 years (preferred)
Location:
- Concord, ON L4K 3T3 (required)
Work Location: In person
