project co-ordinator, construction

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Office
• Urban area
• Institutional construction
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Commercial and / or industrial construction
• Head office

Budgetary responsibility

• 0 - $100,000
• 100,001 - $500,000

Tasks

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Prepare reports
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Working groups
• Contractors

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Project
• MS Word

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks / shares

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program