Construction Project Coordinator

Job No: VED18

Location: Vancouver

Employment Status: full time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 31 Jan 2022 PST

ROLE OVERVIEW: The Construction Project Coordinator works with and assistants the Project Managers.

REPORTING:         This position reports to a designated Project Manager.

OPERATIONAL / PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in creating and maintaining construction schedule
• Assist in obtaining quotes and tenders for construction projects
• Assist in creating and monitoring of construction budgets
• Input quotes and accepted quotes into budget database
• Ability to read and input project schedules in Co-Construct
• Take telephone calls to resolve issues and trade queries
• Order materials together with site staff
• Perform and attend site visits and site meetings
• Arrange for, record, and account code trade invoices on a timely basis
• Keep detailed records of dates, drawings, documents, and correspondence for projects
• Maintain good working relationships with suppliers
• Provide 5-star hotel style customer service

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report hours worked on Actitime

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide input to content for company newsletter and blog
• Maintain company standards
• Support and maintain company objectives
• Promote company culture
• Participate in company events and programs

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:                                                               

• Good knowledge and understanding of building codes and by-laws for wood frame structures an asset
• 2-5 years fulltime experience with using AutoCAD / Revit for architectural drafting an asset
• 2-5 years experience working with spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to proactively schedule and plan for upcoming tasks
• Knowledge of the principles of architecture, modern building construction methods and materials for single family wood frame structures
• Good knowledge of the terminology, methods, practices and techniques of construction
• Have a good sense of design and aesthetics
• Ability to understand construction drawings
• Good knowledge of the processes of construction and stages for inspection with clear understanding of milestones and critical paths
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel, clients, and trades
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people and job functions
• Ability to motivate and influence people to action
• Minimum High School diploma with Vocational trade training or BCIT Building Technology diploma or equivalent