Building Construction Project Coordinator

beBee Careers; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a skilled Project Coordinator to manage their projects effectively. This role involves planning, documenting, and ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle, making it ideal for candidates with significant experience in coordinating building projects. The successful candidate will have solid educational backgrounds in construction or engineering paired with extensive industry experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan including life insurance and medical coverage

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Social events and team building activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in project coordination in construction.
• Proven experience with mid to high-rise residential projects.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate building projects and maintain accurate documentation.
• Prepare estimates of costs for materials, labour, and equipment.
• Review daily project progress to ensure financial tracking and schedules.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Knowledge of building codes

Education

Post-secondary education in construction or engineering

Tools

JONAS

Procore

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

The Project Coordinator position is a key role in ensuring the success of our construction projects from start to finish. As a skilled and experienced professional, you will be responsible for coordinating building projects while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications and building drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates.
• Prepare estimates of the cost of materials, labour, and equipment for construction projects.
• Perform quantity take-offs, material price lists updating, ordering materials and equipment, organize manpower.
• Establishing and maintaining the tendering process with a variety of trades.
• Knowledge of modern building construction methods, materials, and specifications.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• In-depth understanding of residential high-rise construction practices and techniques.
• Interpret architectural, structural, and topographic drawings.
• Review the daily progress of the project and ensure it is financially on track and on schedule.
• Assist with subcontract negotiations and awards under the direction of the project manager.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in construction or engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in project coordination in the construction industry.
• Proven experience with mid to high-rise residential.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and divisions of construction.
• Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency.
• Working knowledge of software such as JONAS, Procore, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience using AutoCAD for estimating and design / drafting.
• Must have a means of transportation for site visits.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Competitive salaries reflecting valuable contributions of our team.
• Comprehensive benefit plan – including life insurance, long-term disability, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Social events and team building activities – opportunities to connect, bond, and recharge.

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