Projects & Facilities Coordinator

The Taggart Group of Companies•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$55,000 - CA$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project & Facilities Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the oversight of a diverse portfolio of projects, including planning, timelines, and budget. This role involves coordinating with contractors, consultants, and engineers to ensure project milestones are met. The coordinator will support the management team with various administrative projects, liaising with stakeholders and contractors, and coordinating services.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in a related field of study.
1 to 2 years of related experience in project coordinator, facilities management, project management, construction, property management or a related role.
Strong ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration for various stakeholders.
Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and make informed decisions based on findings.
Intermediate proficiency Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities
Capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
Ability to manage and foster relationships with suppliers, vendors, service providers and internal as well as external clients.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Project Management software (MS Project, Asana, Trello) would be an asset.
Experience with YARDI considered an asset.
Experience dealing with service vendor agreements would be considered an asset.
Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing proposals and project documents from inception to completion; maintain documentation including contracts, permits and plans.
Set-up documentation framework, ensure final formatting aligns with organizational standards, and compile electronic files efficiently.
Attend project-related meetings to document processes and key decisions.
Coordinate data management and facilitate information transfer among staff, contractors and stakeholders; provide regular status reports on project progress, challenges, and updates.
Coordinate and schedule routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs for building systems.
Prepare purchase orders, prepare project invoices for subconsultants, contractors, and vendors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Supporting project logistics by booking meetings and meeting rooms, effectively resolving scheduling conflicts.
Follow through with stakeholder deliverables to ensure responsibilities and timelines are met.
Assist in the management and execution of major maintenance projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget restraints.
Apply for and procure all necessary permits required for projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations and standards.
Assist in gathering relevant information and preparing the department’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget to ensure accurate financial planning.
Help maintain project budgets by developing cost estimates, tracking financial data, and identifying issues and trends to proactively align with the Facilities team.
Other duties as required