Project Coordinator, Multifamily Construction (Calgary)

About the role

We are looking for a Project Coordinator to assist our Project Manager(s) with the preparation and execution of work plans, construction schedules and coordination of manpower, material and equipment needs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and participate in project meetings; recording meeting minutes and ensuring timely completion of pre/post meeting deliverables and action items
• Administer the permit process as required, providing support for logistics to ensure seamless project operations
• Assess project risks and issues, provide effective solutions, and ensure stakeholder views are managed to support optimal outcomes
• Provide critical assessment of all budgets and cost projections, collaborating closely with the Project Management team to ensure financial accuracy
• Maintain communication logs, decision logs, and project fact sheets throughout the course of projects
• Maintain issue and risk logs to support management and project streams, capturing and tracking mitigation strategies
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate documents for the project including drawings, plans, submittals, document logs, purchase orders, etc.
• Review subcontractor/supplier progress applications and payment certificates
• Liaise with architects, consulting engineers, subcontractors and suppliers regarding contract and change notices, design revisions, RFIs, RFQ, etc.
• Assist with providing final document turnover to client at completion of project
• Coordinate deficiencies in a timely manner

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a construction-related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a project support role, preferably with an ICI General Contractor or subcontractor
• Worked on commercial and/or institutional projects from start to finish
• The ability to read and interpret contract specifications, drawings and other construction documents
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office including MS Project & SharePoint
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• The ability to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as project demands increase

Skills

• Client service and customer focus; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers
• Self-motivated with a strong willingness and ability to learn and be challenged
• A team player
• Able to contribute to the creation of project status communications, delivering updates to multiple stakeholders through both written and oral channels
• Ability to anticipate problems, identify trends, and work with project team members to resolve issues and challenges

Benefits

• Great, diverse, authentic people
• Unlimited career growth opportunities
• Mentorship from the best in the business
• Give Strategy supporting community development
• Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses
• 100% employer paid Benefit Plan with Healthcare Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• 'Dress for your day' policy