Who we are. At Mercer Mass Timber (MMT) we are exceptional people making mass timber for a more sustainable world. We are North America's largest Mass Timber Manufacturer, with facilities in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, Spokane Valley, Washington, and Conway, Arkansas with a combined annual production capacity of over 255,000 cubic metres of mass timber. MMT is part of Mercer International, a leading forest products company who is one of the world's largest market pulp producers and operates the world's largest sawmill.
What we believe. We believe that creating an inclusive culture is essential for making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. We aim to hire the best candidates for the job, valuing skills, experience, and potential. At the same time, we celebrate and support the diverse voices of our employees, fostering an environment of mutual respect and fairness, and providing opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.
Position Description
Reporting to the Operations Manager - Projects, the Project Administrator will be the specialist for mass timber projects that are produced in our Spokane Valley facility. The Project Administrator will oversee mass timber projects from the engineering and fabrication design stages through to project delivery. As a member of the Mercer Mass Timber group, you will define the scope of work for mass timber at early design stages, optimizing projects for the best use of mass timber. This position is based at our Mass Timber facility in Conway, AK. The Project Administrator will be within commuting distance of the factory
Responsibilities
Attend project meetings, capturing action items and key decisions in minutes.
Set up and maintain electronic and hardcopy filing systems including data entry and maintenance for projects in the Epicor ERP database.
Administration and data entry for Distributor orders, provide status updates, and perform expediting functions.
Distribute all documents to customers, suppliers, subcontractors, internal production teams, and maintain document logs.
Review, analyse, and transmit submittals.
Maintain Project and Order Trackers for reporting.
Prepare and maintain submittal logs, change order logs, and requisition logs.
Submit sample requests to production, track, monitor, and follow up to ensure clients receive samples, and samples have been approved (if applicable)
Assist in preparation and distribution of Packing Lists
Compile contract close out documents (LEEDs forms, warranties, etc.)
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience in project administration with a focus on construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction methods, technologies, and industry best practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
In-depth knowledge of project management, tools, and software (Procore, MS Project).
Previous experience with ERP Systems (Epicor, SAP).
Proficient - Advanced MS Excel user, ability to create pivot tables, charts, and write/interpret nested formulas without the aid of AI.
Previous experience in Mass Timber, Construction, Engineered Wood Products, Lumber Wholesale, or Steel Manufacturing.
Ability to navigate both Google and MS Office related applications.
Salary & Benefits
The salary for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 USD and will be commensurate with education and experience.
Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to a Health Care Spending Account and a fitness allowance.