Project Coordinator - Ventana Special Projects

Ventana Construction Corporation; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

RRSP matching

Paid vacation

Extended benefits

Wellness Fund

Professional development support

Lunch catered

Company social events

Job summary

Ventana Special Projects is seeking a Project Coordinator to support a wide range of projects from administrative and business perspectives. You will work with Project Managers and Superintendents to deliver quality building and service for clients.

You will ensure on-time completion, maximize efficiency, control costs, and build strong relationships with all involved in the project. The role involves coordinating documentation, schedules, contracts, and communications within a collaborative

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of construction coordination experience.
• Experience managing projects valued at ~10 million CAD and below.
• Knowledge of commercial, multi-family residential, and industrial construction.
• Post-secondary education in Construction or Project Management, or related course.

Responsibilities

• Review documents, project drawings, contracts, and specs; inform team of conflicts.
• Plan and manage daily operations and construction schedules; monitor progress.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, additions to agreements.
• Liaise with project team, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project coordination

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction or Project Management

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Coordinator will be part of our Special Projects division and support a wide range of projects from both an administrative and a business perspective. You will work closely with Project Managers and Construction Superintendents throughout the construction process to deliver the best building and service possible for our clients.

You will be responsible for the on-time completion of a quality project, maximizing efficiency, controlling costs, and building relationships with every person involved in the project.

Key Accountabilities

• Reviewing documents, project drawings, contracts, and specifications in detail and informing the appropriate team about potential issues or conflicts.
• Planning and managing daily operations and construction schedules while monitoring project progress.
• Preparing contracts and confidently negotiating revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements.
• Liaising with the project team, clients, consultants, and sub-contractors.

Experience and Qualifications

• 1-3 years of construction coordination experience, preferably with a general contractor.
• Experience managing projects valued at ~$10 million and below.
• Knowledge of commercial, multi-family residential, and industrial construction.
• Post-secondary education in Construction or Project Management, or related course.

What we have to offer

• Competitive salary, plus potential bonus
• Matching RRSP
• Paid vacation
• Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, AD&D, LTD, CI
• Wellness Fund
• Professional development support
• Lunch catered to the office twice a week
• We get together often for company-wide social events

Company Culture

We have a lot to be proud of at Ventana Special Projects. As a full-service construction partner, our goal is to deliver the best building and the best service possible for our clients. Our tag line, “Relationships to build on” is a philosophy that we truly believe in, and we encourage our team to practice every day. Building and maintaining strong relationships is vital to our success.

By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver top-notch client service in a collaborative work environment. The high performing, values driven atmosphere provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career at Ventana. Being a part of Ventana means working on a variety of interesting projects including breweries and recreation complexes, working with a supportive team, and being proud to say, "we built that".