Project Coordinator - Multi-Residential (Maternity Leave Contract)

Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the residential construction industry is seeking a Multi-Residential Project Coordinator to support their project management team. This role involves applying project management concepts to ongoing projects, managing documentation, and ensuring efficient workflow within the team. Ideal candidates will have a background in construction, experience in multi-residential projects, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in project coordination.
• Knowledge of multifamily construction practices and applicable building codes.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office, especially MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and quality control on construction projects.
• Log and maintain SI, RFI, and shop drawings.
• Coordinate project completion and close-out documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Negotiation

Construction Practices Knowledge

Education

Diploma or University degree in a construction discipline

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Description

Homes by Avi Group of Companies is looking for an organized, analytics, and motivated project coordinator to provide support to our project management team.

Homes by Avi has been building homes since 1978 with home building divisions in Calgary and Edmonton. Over the past 23 years, our multi-family division has developed over 40 communities and grown its capability as a multi-family developer to include Avi Construction Management - a merchant builder focused on third-party clients needing a professional committed builder to deliver multi-family and mixed use developments on time and on budget.

Multi- Residential Project Coordinator (Maternity Leave Contract)

Who You Are

• You have a great understanding of multi-residential construction practices and quality standards, Microsoft Office suite of products and can manage multiple tasks seamlessly.
• You are an individual who is self-motivated; detail orientated and works well independently. You can see what tasks need to be done before given direction, and take action to ensure projects are running efficiently.
• You are a team player, who works well with your co-workers to ensure expectations are aligned, and your team is prepared for the best outcome when working with external clients and contractors.
• If you are looking for a place to grow your career in the residential construction industry where you can bring your previous project management education and skills to a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Apply theoretical project management concepts to live construction projects assisting with budgeting, estimating, scheduling, risk management, quality control, & cost control.
• Log and maintain SI, RFI and shop drawings.
• Assist in maintaining and preparing individual and master project schedules utilizing MS Project.
• Prepare and distribute CCDC 2 and LOI contract documents
• Assist in preparation of project budget items based on HBA standards while generating budget reports.
• Coordinate vendor set up for new trades
• Assist in the tender and bidding process for assigned scopes and present results to production team.
• Negotiate and liaise with contractors on price and contract related issues, including disputes arising during construction.
• Attend meetings, record minutes and distribute to all parties.
• Coordinate project completion & close-out documentation, including as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
• Prepare permit applications for ATCO, Enmax etc.
• Review and process consultant and contractor invoices.
• Visit sites when construction is underway and provide progress reports.
• Any other tasks as required.
  
  

Your Qualifications – The Must Have’s

• Diploma or University degree in a construction discipline
• 1-3 years’ experience
• Reading and understanding blue prints;
• Knowledge multifamily construction practices and applicable building codes/standards
• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills and organizational abilities
• Intermediate MS Office skills; proficient in MS Project and Microsoft Excel
• Articulate communicator and skilled negotiator
  
  

Additional Skills – The Nice To Have’s

• Direct experience as a Project Coordinator in multi-residential construction
• Completions of PHBI (Professional Home Builders Institute of Canada) courses
  
  

Homes by Avi thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Homes by Avi is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.