Project Technician (Reinforcing Steel)

Join the AGF team! AGF is looking for a project technician for our Quebec office. This is a full-time permanent position.

About AGF

We are a leader in the reinforcing steel and post-tension industry, with over 75 years of excellence and 50,000 projects under our belt. Recognized for our commitment to health and safety, our friendly work environment, and our innovative spirit, we take pride in serving as a pillar on some of the most important construction projects in Canada and around the world.

You might be wondering, "What is reinforcing steel?" In short, it's the equivalent of the skeleton or spine of a building. It's the key ingredient that gives concrete its strength to prevent cracks or collapses, ensuring that buildings and infrastructure remain solid and stable for years to come. In short, our product is all around us!

In Quebec, we have completed a ton of projects! Whether it's the Pont de l'île d'Orléans, the Pont Samuel-De Champlain, the Vidéotron Center, and the Fleur de Lys. Our expertise touches on a multitude of sectors such as institutional, industrial, civil engineering, commercial, or residential.

About the Position - Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare reinforcing steel installation drawings from plans and estimates;
• Ensure coordination between production, delivery, installation on-site, and the general contractor for projects under their responsibility;
• Manage project management;
• Receive, after the contract is signed by the sales department, the submission plans and construction plans to verify if there have been any changes along the way;
• Refer to your manager in case of changes that result in additional costs;
• Communicate with the contractor when the plans are final, to identify the client's particular needs and plan the project's progress;
• Create, using a computer-aided design (CAD) software, the workshop drawings according to the plans designed by the general contractor, and then return them to the contractor for approval;
• Make the requested corrections to the drawings based on the general contractor's annotations;
• Produce, after the approval of the workshop drawings, the forms for the manufacture of reinforcing steel, taking into account the length, diameter, required bending, and type of steel;
• Transmit the forms to the production department's planner to launch the manufacture of the bars, respecting the delivery deadlines;
• Maintain constant communication with the general contractor and site foremen;
• Manage changes, make additions, and make necessary modifications according to the site's directives;
• Assist in coordination meetings with the different actors of the project;
• Produce end-of-project documents.
• About You - The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
• Experience in the construction and/or reinforcing steel industry, an important asset;
• Diploma in civil engineering technology (DEC), architecture (DEC), or building design (DEP);
• Knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software (AutoCAD, MicroStation);
• Ability to visualize and imagine geometric shapes and objects in 3D (an asset).

What We Offer

• Full insurance coverage (health, dental, and vision) starting day one;
• Collective REER with employer contribution (4%);
• Annual bonuses and salary reviews; Telemedicine service and employee assistance program starting day one;
• Reimbursement of 600 CAD per year for physical activity expenses, aiming to promote health and well-being;
• Training offered & Advancement opportunities;
• Holidays and 5 days of recognition for the holiday period;
• 5 sick days & holidays;
• Service recognition program;
• Free parking on-site – Electric vehicle charging stations;
• Corporate discounts (ski resorts, golf, car rentals, furniture stores, etc.). #P1

AGF is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable work environment. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that every person can make a difference within our team. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from traditionally underrepresented groups. If you require any particular accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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