About the Role
The Blueprint & Material Take-Off Coordinator will review fire protection system drawings, perform material take-offs, prepare fabrication lists, and support project execution from pre-construction through fabrication. This role ensures accurate material procurement and fabrication planning to improve project efficiency and reduce waste.
Responsibilities
- Review fire protection blueprints and prepare material and fabrication lists
- Coordinate work with the design team and office staff
- Create legible material lists and fabrication cut sheets
- Assist with fabrication administration
- Prepare detailed fabrication cut sheets and spool lists for shop production
- Generate fabrication packages including pipe schedules, fitting requirements, and assembly details
- Coordinate fabrication priorities with production personnel
- Assist with material tracking and inventory requirements
- Support the preparation and maintenance of fabrication documentation
- Collaborate with Sprinkler Designers, Estimators, Project Managers, Purchasing, and Field Supervisors
- Communicate material requirements and fabrication schedules to internal stakeholders
- Assist with procurement planning for long-lead and specialty items
- Support project handoff meetings and ongoing coordination
- Participate in resolving material shortages, drawing revisions, and field-related changes
- Verify material quantities and fabrication lists for accuracy
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company procedures
- Maintain organized project documentation and records
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce errors
Requirements
- Ability to read and understand building blueprints
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented
- Proficiency with metric and imperial measurements
- General computer knowledge including MS Office
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Material take-offs
- Fabrication planning
- MS Office
- Project coordination
- Quality control
Location
- Ontario
Education Level
- University degree or College Diploma in Engineering (asset)
About the Company
- APEX is a leader in fire sprinkler supply and fabrication.
- Provides turnkey solutions for fire sprinkler needs from design to delivery.
- Strives to be the pinnacle of quality for products and services in the fire sprinkler industry.
Equal Opportunity
- Committed to treating all people with dignity and independence.
- Believes in integration and equal opportunity.
- Committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
