project co-ordinator, construction

Nova Tile and Marble Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A tile and marble retail company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking an individual to manage daily operations, prepare project estimates and provide excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should possess a secondary school diploma and various skills in communication, project management, and tools like MS Excel. This permanent position offers health benefits and a commission structure.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in project management is an asset.
• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
• Provide customer service and advice on merchandise.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Word

Social Media

Job description

Overview

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 36 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Interior
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Urban area
• Specialty shop
• Sales
• Retail business
• Estimating

Tasks

• Plan and organize daily operations
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Organize and schedule office work
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Interior design (general)
• Conduct sales transactions
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Provide customer service
• Advertise and / or promote products, sales or services
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Assist in display of merchandise

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Social Media

Area of specialization

• Project management

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Accountability
• Initiative
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Analytical
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available