Commercial Project Coordinator

Black & McDonald; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to support project performance and ensure successful execution. This role involves managing costs, schedules, and relationships with trades and clients while adhering to company policies and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction management or engineering, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact project success and foster valuable relationships within the industry. If you are ready to take on challenges and grow in your career, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of mechanical project coordination experience required.
• Basic knowledge of the construction industry and project forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers to ensure project objectives are met.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate changes with clients and suppliers.
• Monitor project schedules and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Education

Construction Management Technology Program

Engineering Degree (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)

Equivalent trade experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Revit

Procore

Job description

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will assist with overall project performance, including the management of costs, schedule, qualities, and overall project status, while maintaining excellent relationships with trades, subcontractors, and clients. They will keep the Project Manager informed of questions, progress, discrepancies in project process, and any other issues which would impact the plan and schedule.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Project Managers to ensure project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards are in accordance with company policy and contract specifications are met.
• Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines.
• Assist in preparing contracts and negotiating revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts.
• Assist in developing and implementing quality control programs.
• Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships.
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients.
• Trade and subcontractor coordination.
• Document control.
• Purchase supplies and materials as required to complete project.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of the Construction Management Technology Program or
• Engineering Degree (i.e., civil, electrical, or mechanical) or;
• Equivalent trade experience and knowledge or previous project coordinator experience.
• Basic knowledge of the construction industry.
• Planning and scheduling skills.
• Understanding of project forecasting and projections.
• Ability to read drawings.
• Competency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.
• Previous CAD / Revit experience an asset.
• Dispute resolution and negotiation skills.
• Mechanical / Plumbing experience an asset.
• Previous Procore experience an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years of mechanical project coordination experience.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project)
• Trade knowledge