Project Coordinator - Retail & Workplace Projects

Turner & Townsend; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Learning budget

Professional membership

Flexible vacation

Hybrid work

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Coordinator in the Toronto area with 3+ years of post-graduate experience to support project governance, data flow and reporting. You will build client relationships and assist with detailed planning, meetings and cross-functional communications.

You will work in a collaborative, hybrid environment, applying your expertise in Microsoft and Google Suites, and contributing to SOX controls where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Project Coordination or administrative role within the construction industry is preferred.
• BA/BS in Business, Construction, Architecture, or a related field. Relevant work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of (3) year’s professional experience in project controls or administration.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
• A problem-solving mindset.
• Expert in Microsoft and Google Suite of software products; especially Excel
• Corporate Interiors and Tenant Improvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the project is managed to the right quality standards and completed efficiently and on time.
• Assist with establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project.
• Ensure that key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
• Build & maintain strong relationships with the client and team members.
• Interface with multiple stakeholders, including executive management, project team members, consultants and vendors.
• Assist with the flow of project information between team members / stakeholders.
• Attend relevant meetings, update and maintain issues/actions logs as current.
• Development of detailed project plans, attendance at status meetings and follow-up with team members on completion status, close-out of open items.
• Contribute to monthly reporting on various aspects of the Client's program.
• Preparation of various reports for multiple audiences, including formal project management reports, executive dashboards and other reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals for new projects or variations to existing projects.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Presentation

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

BA/BS in Business, Construction, Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world

Who are you?

You are an expert Project Coordinator with a minimum of 3+ years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment

Job Description

As a Project Coordinator you will be involved in;

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the project is managed to the right quality standards and completed efficiently and on time.
• Assist with establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project.
• Ensure that key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
• Build & maintain strong relationships with the client and team members.
• Interface with multiple stakeholders, including executive management, project team members, consultants and vendors.
• Assist with the flow of project information between team members / stakeholders.
• Attend relevant meetings, update and maintain issues/actions logs as current.
• Development of detailed project plans, attendance at status meetings and follow-up with team members on completion status, close-out of open items.
• Contribute to monthly reporting on various aspects of the Client's program.
• Preparation of various reports for multiple audiences, including formal project management reports, executive dashboards and other reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals for new projects or variations to existing projects.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Project Coordination or administrative role within the construction industry is preferred.
• BA/BS in Business, Construction, Architecture, or a related field. Relevant work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of (3) year’s professional experience in project controls or administration.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
• A problem-solving mindset.
• Expert in Microsoft and Google Suite of software products; especially Excel
• Corporate Interiors and Tenant Improvement experience is a plus.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you...

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

The base salary range for the full-time Project Coordinator role is $60,000 - $85,000. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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