Project Coordinator Residential Construction

Haystack Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected developer in BC seeks a construction project assistant to support the Project Manager and VP of Construction. The role involves assisting with project management tasks, ensuring compliance with requirements, and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a relevant degree or certificate and have a strong background in construction administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of construction administration experience.
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project management and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules and compliance with safety codes.
• Support the preparation of construction schedules and tender packages.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

Certificate or Degree in Building Technology

Certificate or Degree in Construction Management

Certificate or Degree in Construction Technology

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Our client is one of BC’s most respected developers, they have an exciting opportunity for a qualified individual to join their construction team. Over the past 50 years, they built thousands of homes and has earned a reputation for developing exceptional residential communities throughout the Lower Mainland.

The ideal candidate will assist and support the Project Manager and VP of Construction in all aspects of a development site;

Responsibilities include:
• Assist the Project Manager and VP of Construction with overall project management.
• Ensures that projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Communicates project details and maintains excellent relationships with subtrades, suppliers, clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Manages change order process, including pricing.
• Responsible for coordinating project schedules, resources, equipment, and information.
• Able to read and organize technical specifications, drawings, contracts, and other documents.
• Assist with various permit requirements.
• Provide exceptional client communications throughout all project phases.
• Assist with the planning and preparing of construction schedules.
• Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes.
• Assist the Project Manager with issuing tender packages.
• Performs other duties, as required, to support the Project Manager and the construction team.

Requirements include:
• Minimum 3 years of construction administration experience, ideally with multi-family and/or mixed-use real estate projects.
• Certificate or Degree in Building Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology.
• Excellent computer skills including strong knowledge of MS Office programs, Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam.
• Strong worth ethic.
• Demonstrated problem-solving.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated, organized, strong attention to detail and driven to execute on project team goals and directives.
• A vehicle is required