Project Coordinator - Buildings

EBC Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Toronto is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator to manage and oversee project specifications and timelines. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project coordination, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and Project. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a complete insurance program and an active social club.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4 weeks of vacation

Health and dental insurance

Group RRSP with employer contribution

24-hour access to a virtual doctor

Training and development programs

Active social club

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction project coordination.
• Shows initiative and leadership.
• Must be able to work onsite daily.

Responsibilities

• Read technical and administrative specifications for projects.
• Obtain blueprints and specifications for construction.
• Draft contracts and agreements with subcontractors.
• Establish project timelines and monitor them weekly.
• Coordinate and participate in various project meetings.

Skills

Management skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview

For more than 50 years, the building team has given life to countless construction projects, distinguished by the high quality of their work, meeting the highest standards in the industry and seeking environmental certifications. Engineers, architects and other building specialists work with heart and enthusiasm to meet deadlines and exceed customer expectations, while improving the well-being of communities.

Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational establishments, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sporting and cultural centers, our team excels in erecting these places using state-of-the-art tools and space. human at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.

Come build the future with us!

Responsibilities

• Read the technical and administrative specifications of the project to be executed;
• Acquire the necessary technical and administrative information from the persons involved during the submission;
• Obtain blueprints and specifications for construction and compare them to bid plans;
• Report changes to professionals and claim costs;
• Read and understand prime contract terms, conditions, and requirements to ensure compliance throughout project execution;
• Draft notices for disputes, change orders, and contractual claims as required
• Support the project cost accountant with budget tracking, cost reporting, and financial documentation;
• Obtain licenses and permits as needed for the execution of the work;
• Draft contracts and agreements, negotiate terms and award them to subcontractors;
• Develop the prevention program requested for CNESST and monitor it on site;
• Establish the schedule (dates, main stages of construction, constraints, methodology) and / or the critical path of the project and monitor it weekly;
• Inform the superintendent of the project and discuss with him and the director of the proposed methods;
• Place orders for critical materials, negotiate prices and prepare contract documents, in collaboration with the construction manager, for subcontractors;
• Coordinate and participate in various meetings;
• Establish and maintain a professional and continuous positive rapport with the client, etc.;
• Travel is to be expected.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction project coordination;
• Master of MS Office and MS Project software;
• Strong management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills;
• Shows initiative and leadership;
• Team Player;
• Must be able to work onsite daily;
• Must be eligible and able to obtain a Federal Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
• Complete group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
• 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
• Training and development programs;
• Employee assistance program;
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
• Diverse, innovative, and stimulating environment;
• A company built on values of respect; integrity, and a job well done;
• Firm recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.