Construction Project Coordinator

Sky Contracting Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Group of Companies is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator to lead project planning, scheduling, and coordination of contractors and subcontractors. You will manage budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, meticulous documentation, and the ability to resolve conflicts to keep projects on track and within scope.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Project Coordinator or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, techniques, and materials.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and objectives.
• Develop a detailed project plan, including timelines and budgets.
• Select and organize project teams, including contractors and subcontractors.
• Create and maintain a project schedule.
• Prepare and manage project budgets.
• Monitor and control project costs to stay within budget.
• Approve expenditures and change orders as necessary.
• Identify potential risks and issues that may impact the project.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate and manage risks.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
• Maintain thorough project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and project records.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and assess proposed changes to the project scope or schedule.
• Implement approved changes and ensure they do not adversely affect the project's progress.
• Oversee project closeout activities, such as final inspections, punch lists, and commissioning.
• Hand over the completed project to the client and ensure all documentation is provided.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams.
• Foster a positive and productive working environment.
• Resolve conflicts within the project team as necessary.
• Environmental and Regulatory Compliance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits.
• Obtain necessary permits and approvals for the project.

Skills

Construction coordination

Construction knowledge

Time management

Prioritization

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Project Planning

• Define project scope, goals, and objectives.
• Develop a detailed project plan, including timelines and budgets.
• Select and organize project teams, including contractors and subcontractors.
• Create and maintain a project schedule.

Budget Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets.
• Monitor and control project costs to stay within budget
• Approve expenditures and change orders as necessary.
• Identify potential risks and issues that may impact the project.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate and manage risks.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols.

Quality Control

• Establish and enforce quality standards for the project.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality checks.
• Ensure that the work meets design and regulatory requirements.
• Communication and Reporting:
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and government agencies.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to keep stakeholders informed.
• Address and resolve any project-related issues promptly.

Procurement

• Assist Procurement Manager to Source and manage materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure the availability of necessary resources throughout the project.

Schedule Management

• Monitor and adjust project schedules as needed.
• Coordinate and sequence construction activities to optimize efficiency.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and delays.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Maintain thorough project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and project records.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Change Management

• Evaluate and assess proposed changes to the project scope or schedule.
• Implement approved changes and ensure they do not adversely affect the project's progress.

Closeout and Handover

• Oversee project closeout activities, such as final inspections, punch lists, and commissioning.
• Hand over the completed project to the client and ensure all documentation is provided.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams.
• Foster a positive and productive working environment.
• Resolve conflicts within the project team as necessary.
• Environmental and Regulatory Compliance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits.
• Obtain necessary permits and approvals for the project.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Construction Project Coordinator or similar role
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, techniques, and materials
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy in project documentation

Sky Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, national origin, gender, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or Provincial law.