Project Coordinator - Retail & Workplace Projects
About The Position
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. As a Project Coordinator you will be involved in assisting the Project Manager in ensuring the project is managed to the right quality standards and completed efficiently and on time. You will also assist with establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project, and ensure that key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained. Building and maintaining strong relationships with the client and team members, and interfacing with multiple stakeholders, including executive management, project team members, consultants and vendors will be key. You will 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, and contributing to monthly reporting on various aspects of the Client's program are also part of the role. Preparation of various reports for multiple audiences, including formal project management reports, executive dashboards and other reporting requirements, and assisting with the preparation of proposals for new projects or variations to existing projects will be expected. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3+ years post-graduate experience
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
- Vacation, flex and sick days
- A flexible, hybrid work approach
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
