Project Administrator

Dexel; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Dexel is Halifax’s premier design-build urban developer, specializing in multi-residential hi-rise projects. The Project Administrator will keep information, documentation and administrative details organized from pre-construction through close-out, coordinating with both office and field teams to ensure timely delivery.

You will own project files, organize trade/vendor docs, coordinate across teams, and help create complete close-out packages.

Qualifications

• Business or construction-related diploma/degree required.
• Administrative experience in construction is a definite asset.
• Procore and Microsoft Office know-how required.
• Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit or ArchiCAD familiarity is an asset.
• Construction drawings don’t intimidate you.
• Strong document management and organization skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative, adaptable and ready to help.

Responsibilities

• Own project files and records – hard copy and digital.
• Keep trade, vendor and purchase order documentation organized.
• Coordinate project documents across teams and stakeholders.
• Build complete close-out packages for turnover.
• Track safety program documentation.
• Organize meetings, schedules and minutes.
• Help set up and wrap up project site offices.
• Support onboarding and role-specific training.
• Jump into projects that improve administrative operations.
• Be the administrative link between the office and the field.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Deadline management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Proactive attitude

Education

Business/construction diploma

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

ArchiCAD

Job description

Inspired by our past, present , and future, we transform the landscape in Canada’s fastest-growing city.

Dexel is proud to be Halifax’s premier design-build urban developer . Specializing in a multi- residential hi-rise , we manag e all aspects of the project from preliminary design to o ccupancy.

Our Culture

Our s is a work hard play hard team that focuse s on quality and community. At Dexel we aspire to build and be the best . We pride ourselves o n being a family firm that operates exclusively in Halifax , for over 2 0 years . We believe in continual learning , fostering a tight-knit work family , pushing to our potential , checking egos at the door , hon oring our community, and getting the job done.

What You Will Do

As part of our collaborative project team, the Project Administrator keeps the information, documentation and administrative details behind our developments organized and moving. Working with both the office and field teams, you’ll support projects from pre-construction through construction and close-out, making sure the right information gets to the right people at the right time.

Own project files and records – hard copy and digital

Keep trade, vendor and purchase order documentation organized

Coordinate project documents across teams and stakeholders

Build complete close-out packages for turnover

Track safety program documentation

Organize meetings, schedules and minutes

Help set up and wrap up project site offices

Support onboarding and role-specific training

Jump into projects that improve administrative operations

Be the administrative link between the office and the field

What You Bring to the Table

Business or construction-related diploma/degree

Administrative experience – construction is a definite asset

Procore and Microsoft Office know-how

Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit or ArchiCAD familiarity is an asset

Construction drawings don’t intimidate you

Strong document management and organization skills

Safety awareness and knowledge

Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for what’s missing

Ability to juggle deadlines and changing priorities

Clear written and verbal communication

Collaborative, adaptable and ready to help

“How can I help?” mentality

Wh at We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits

Exposure to full construction lifecycle – from pre-construction through project close-out

Opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals

Professional development and learning opportunities

A collaborative environment where your organization and ideas make an impact

Variety – no two projects or days are quite the same

Dynamic and family-oriented work culture

You’ll get the best of both worlds – working from the office while staying connected to what’s happening in the field through regular construction site visits. Expect a collaborative, deadline-driven environment where details matter, priorities move, and keeping project information organized helps the entire team get the job done.

While we do appreciate all applicants, only those selected to move on to the interview process will be contacted.