Project Coordinator

Bird Construction • Mississauga, ON

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents and will be responsible for coordination of project requirements including but not limited to safety, quality, administration, scheduling, cost controls, client/sub-contractor/craft communication and management. Experience supporting station construction projects, including MECP systems and architectural finishes, is highly preferred. This position is based out of Toronto, ON.

Requirements

• Completed post-secondary degree or diploma in construction-related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a project support role, preferably a General Contractor or subcontractor.
• Experience working on commercial and/or institutional projects from start to finish.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret contract specifications, drawings and other construction documents.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office including MS Project; experience with SharePoint is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in order to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as the project demands increase.
• Client service and customer focus in order to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers.
• Self-motivated with strong willingness and ability to learn and be challenged.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting station construction projects, including MECP systems and architectural finishes, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparation and execution of overall work plan and schedule.
• Organizes and maintains project site files and documents; manages electronic document database and/or file sharing site.
• Maintains up-to-date, accurate documents for the project including drawings, plans, submittals, document logs, purchase orders, etc.
• Reviews subcontractor/supplier progress applications and payment certificates.
• Liaises with architects, consulting engineers, subcontractors and suppliers regarding contract and change notices, design revisions, RFIs, RFQ, etc.
• Prepares and participates in meetings with project team, architects, consultants and subcontractors.
• Prepares and distributes accurate and detailed meeting minutes in a timely manner.
• Assists with providing final document turnover to client at completion of project.
• Coordinate deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Maintains project awareness in order to keep Project Manager and others informed about status and potential project issues.
• Provide other technical office support as required by project team.

Benefits

• We value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success.
• We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.
• Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree