Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Flexible
Desired Job Title
Project CoordinatorEstimating AssistantWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridLocation: Brampton, Canada, CAMississauga, ON
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Femi Ajibade
Brampton,Canada
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Project Coordinator with a proven track record at Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd., excelling in cost estimating and stakeholder communication. Adept at managing project budgets and facilitating cross-functional collaboration, I consistently deliver accurate cost reports and enhance project efficiency through meticulous document control and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd.
Ontario
12.2025 - Current
- Developed strong professional communication, technical, and document management skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Assisted in creating a comprehensive traffic control plan to enhance safety and efficiency on job sites.
- Maintained project records, reports, and meeting documents to ensure accurate tracking and documentation.
- Maintain the Project Constraints Log and generate reports such as Submittal Logs, Change Order Logs, and Quality Control Logs.
- Participate in preconstruction tasks, including design reviews, tendering, bid levelling, award meetings, and project kickoff sessions.
- Act as a key liaison among Architects, Trades, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors, Project Staff, and Owner Representatives to resolve issues related to drawings and specifications.
- Attended preconstruction and submittal review meetings to facilitate coordination and informed decision-making among stakeholders.
- Managed submittals and shop drawings; reviewed contract drawings and subcontractor submissions to confirm alignment with project estimates and contract requirements.
- Assist with preparing and submitting pricing for Change Orders; perform independent cost analyses, verify subcontractor change estimates, secure approvals from the Architect and Owner, and document all related issues and revisions.
- Support Quality Control (QC) inspections to verify that installations comply with contract documents and approved shop drawings.
- Identify drawing or specification conflicts, prepare RFIs with recommended solutions, track responses, and distribute information to relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in project budget reviews and maintain a clear understanding of the project estimate.
- Coordinated project closeout activities, preparing final documentation such as RFIs, closeout records, warranties, As-Builts, O&M manuals, attic stock, and spare parts to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
Support Worker II (Casual Worker)
Community Living North Halton
ON
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered personalized care to individuals, supporting daily activities while addressing physical, social, and emotional needs.
- Implemented individual-centred care in compliance with government standards and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with a diverse team to foster a supportive and respectful environment.
- Assist individuals with medical needs and support them in attending medical appointments.
- Communicated effectively with individuals and families through oral and written interactions.
Assistant Estimator
Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd.
Ontario
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Preparing detailed quantity takeoffs, working within Maple's established estimating methods, working from 'first principles'.
- Assisting with preparing detailed cost estimates and tenders.
- Obtain subcontractors' proposed scopes of work and review for thoroughness based upon interpretation of specifications.
- Working with the estimating team to finalize the tender submission.
- Maintained a list of questions and assumptions to clarify ambiguous or missing information within tender documents.
- Cultivated positive relationships with subcontractors, architects, and consultants to enhance collaboration and communication.
- Worked closely with senior estimators and project teams, gaining experience in construction documentation control, cost management, and tender coordination.
- Participated in bid closing processes, gaining first-hand experience in compiling final submissions under tight deadlines.
- Assisting Senior Management with identifying bid opportunities and strategies.
- Traveled to various construction sites for detailed inspections.
Assistant Estimator Co-op
Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd.
Ontario
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Obtained and reviewed subcontractors' proposed scopes of work for thoroughness based on specifications interpretation.
- Working with the estimating team to finalize the tender submission.
- Participated in bid closing processes, gaining first-hand experience in compiling final submissions under tight deadlines.
- Assisted in organizing and updating contract documents (drawings, specifications, appendices) to reflect current revisions and addenda for accurate pricing and scope clarity.
- Maintained subcontractor and supplier database on FTP site for streamlined access and communication.
- Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with subcontractors, architects, and consultants to support project collaboration.
- Worked closely with senior estimators and project teams, gaining experience in construction documentation control, cost management, and tender coordination.
- Traveled to various sites for inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Developed strong professional communication, technical, and document management skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant
Tetrarch Projects Ltd.
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2017 - 02.2024
- Successfully estimated, bid, and won the $450,000 CAD contract for the renovation of Bela Vista School in Lagos.
- Managed costs for construction of $2M CAD battery recycling factory, ensuring financial adherence for weighing bridge, electrical yard, and gas line base.
- Coordinated detailed cost estimates for all design stages of $350,000 CAD duplex apartment project, enhancing budgeting accuracy.
- Validated and controlled VoWD (Value of Work Done) and EAC (Estimate at Completion) for Owner's Cost.
- Prepared cost engineering reports and analyzed contractor change orders to ensure financial efficiency.
- Created progress tracking templates to monitor and assess daily construction activities, improving reporting clarity.
Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
High-Dee Constructors Ltd.
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2012 - 12.2017
- Co-led cost management team for $20M CAD residential project in Lagos, overseeing semi-detached duplexes and townhouses.
- Controlled budgeting, managed contract variations, and conducted financial forecasting for projects totaling over $5M CAD, including undergraduate/postgraduate hostels and central cafeteria ($1M CAD).
- Successfully managed and monitored construction costs for a 450-seater auditorium ($750,000 CAD) and campus square ($500,000 USD) at Babcock University.
- Prepared Bills of Quantities, tender documents, and bid evaluations.
- Reviewed and analyzed claims and change orders, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Construction Management
George Brown College
Canada08.2025
Higher National Diploma - Quantity Surveying
Federal Polytechnic
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria12.2010
National Diploma - Quantity Surveying
Federal Polytechnic
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria12.2007
Skills
- Project Cost Tracking
- Document control
- Cost reporting
- Procurement
- Vendor coordination
- Change management
- MS Project
- Bluebeam
- AutoCAD
- SharePoint
- Meeting coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder communication
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
Hobbies and Interests
- Sustainable Building Practices
- Construction Technology Innovations
- Traveling & Architectural Exploration
Availability And Work Authorization
Seeking permanent roles, Class G Driver's License & Access to Vehicle
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd.
12.2025 - Current
Assistant Estimator
Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd.
08.2025 - 12.2025
Assistant Estimator Co-op
Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd.
04.2025 - 08.2025
Support Worker II (Casual Worker)
Community Living North Halton
03.2024 - Current
Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant
Tetrarch Projects Ltd.
01.2017 - 02.2024
Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
High-Dee Constructors Ltd.
05.2012 - 12.2017
Post-Graduate Certificate - Construction Management
George Brown College
Higher National Diploma - Quantity Surveying
Federal Polytechnic
National Diploma - Quantity Surveying
Federal Polytechnic