Senior Project Coordinator

Bird Construction•Mississauga, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Senior 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. This position is based out of Toronto, ON.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management
Eligible for, or have attained, E.I.T., P. Eng., CET, or PQS designations
5-7 years’ “hands-on” experience in the capacity of project coordinator supplemented by other aspects of construction management including cost estimating, direct project management of large commercial, civil and/or institutional construction projects
Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
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 work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
Superior written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist with price change orders, track requests for information, review and coordinates approvals of shop drawings, and coordination of information provided and required by sub-trades and suppliers.
Prepare and update the project budget, schedule, and cost report during construction under the direction of the Project Manager.
Participate in weekly subcontract progress meetings and progress tracking.
Assist with updating and maintaining weekly master project schedule and ensure Superintendent look-aheads are aligned.
Monitor productivity rates and subcontractor planned vs. actuals in the schedule.
Provide support in setting up the billing schedule with the client and execute the billing and invoicing.
Support management of subcontracts including monitoring notification periods and value increases.
Assist in managing payments, settling disputes if they arise and subcontractor performance evaluations.
Identify, address and resolve issues and problems as, or before, they occur.
Manage subcontract submittits.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with client(s), consultant(s), sub-trades and suppliers.
Provide assistance to Project Manager in ensuring project health, safety and environmental standards meet legislated requirements and company policy.