Project Coordinator

Indwell • Hamilton, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting in successfully delivering the broad spectrum of affordable housing and social-purpose real estate developments Flourish undertakes. The role is dynamic, requiring professional engagement with various stakeholders including clients, design consultants, contractors, suppliers, and municipal officials.

About Flourish: Flourish is a not-for-profit real estate development services company established by Indwell. Flourish supports clients pursuing affordable housing and social-purpose projects. Our team can assist with the full range of development activities, including project ideation and site selection, planning and community engagement, funding strategies and program model design, and project management through design, construction, and occupancy.

Flourish deploys the accumulated development experience of Indwell, a Canadian leader in developing new affordable and supportive housing. Our expertise reflects Flourish’s role in creating homes for over 1,000 households in both urban and rural communities, demonstrating our creativity and collaborative approach to outcome-focused project management. To learn more visit: www.flourish.ca

Requirements

• Completion of a four-year technical degree in architecture, design, construction, urban planning, or a related field
• Industry experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements
• A commitment to upholding and modeling Flourish's mission, values and other operating standards and policies, reflecting them in all interactions and decisions
• Self-motivation and willingness to work co-operatively with senior staff and colleagues
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office & MS Project, Bluebeam, and other software as required
• Advanced written and verbal communication
• A solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage and motivate project teams
• Adept to decipher and comprehend construction documents
• Proficient in creating project and construction schedules
• Ability to take on challenging tasks that require independent problem solving and creative thinking
• Excellent organizational skills in leading projects, prioritizing and meeting deadlines
• A valid driver license, access to a vehicle, and ability to attend to project sites is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the fields of architecture, construction, real estate development, project management, financial administration, grant writing, or community engagement is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Obtain information and make deliberations on potential properties and their viability for development as affordable housing projects
• Assist in preparing initial concept and cost analyses for potential purchases, towards recommendation to the Client’s board of directors
• Coordinate with design, planning, and other feasibility consultants
• Assist in procurement of consultants and project team members needed to meet project requirements, including preparation of scopes of work
• Support Request for Proposal processes through term setting, circulation, evaluation, and recommendation phases
• Review contracts and purchase orders related to project deliverables, including monitoring quality of deliverables
• Ensure records suitable for reporting on contracts are maintained for client and funder reference
• Identify potential partners appropriate to the Client’s projects
• Prepare and coordinate Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) as necessary
• Assist in management of partner relationships as required
• Assist with community engagement, project concept ideation, business plan projections, and other pre-development activities during the feasibility assessment phase, enabling Clients to respond to Requests for Expression of Interest or other opportunities
• Aid in the preparation and writing of professional documents, including feasibility reports, business cases, funding proposals, financing applications, project charters, and project progress reports, tailored to the specific project
• Provide regular communication by email and other digital means, in-person meetings, phone calls, etc.
• Review the management of files to ensure all project information is appropriately documented and secure
• Provide presentations to the Client’s teams, including Board of Directors, as required
• Maintain professional relationships with all consultants, municipal and other government officials, funders, and all participants in the development process
• Provide project support to Project Managers by performing maintaining project controls, developing progress reports, and updating schedules as needed

Benefits

• 3 weeks (15 days) paid vacation
• 8 HEAL days (sick and personal appointments) per year
• Extensive Employee Benefits paid: Extended health (100% medication coverage- some exceptions may apply), dental and vision care.
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program- primary care and professional services
• Group RRSP: Flourish contributes 5% of salary
• New Staff Orientation Days
• Professional and Personal Development- professional development allowance, annual Leadership Conference (themed with guest speaker) + Ranch Retreat (reflection and recharge with various outdoor activities). Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment facilitated by People Developer, Indigenous Cultural Competency and 2SLGBTQ Awareness + more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level