Project Coordinator

Bird Construction•Ottawa, ON

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent and will be responsible for coordination of all production requirements including but not limited to safety, quality, administration, scheduling, cost controls, client/sub-contractor/craft communication and management. This role will support the delivery of the Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre, one of Canada’s most complex nuclear construction projects. This is a site-based role in Chalk River, Ontario.

Requirements

Completed post-secondary degree or diploma in construction-related discipline.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a project support role, preferably with an ICI 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 work load 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 with SharePoint is a plus

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.