Job Description
Job Description
Salary : About York
At York, we are bold, fast, and relentlessly focused on what matters : our clients.
While others get lost in the bureaucracy and outdated thinking, we cut through the noise. We challenge the status quo, move with urgency, and make decisions that serve our clients, not just our bottom line. We take full ownership, work together to solve complicated problems, and execute - no excuses, no shortcuts.
This is not the place for complacency. Our team thrives in a high-performance, no-BS environment - we are a group of high performers who think critically, move fast, and follow through. The success of our business depends on the willingness of our team to ditch antiquated ways of operating and adapt new methods for achieving excellent results.
This is who we work. This is how we win.
Position Summary
The Project Coordinator willassistthe Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing theoverall performance of construction projects, including cost, schedule, safety, and quality.Key responsibilities include coordinating project documentation across all phases, managingschedules, and supporting the procurement process. The Project Coordinator willassistin contractmanagement, quantity takeoffs, and resolving field technical issues.Additionalduties include
handling RFIs, change orders, and tracking project milestones and financial deadlines. The rolealso involves working with municipalities for permit applications and managing project close-outprocesses, ensuring a smooth transition from construction to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Assiststhe project manager and superintendent with overall projectperformance including cost, schedule,safetyand quality
- Working with the design, construction, and leasing teams to deliver project documentation requirements through all project phases
- Assistsin overall construction coordination, planning andidentifyingpotential risks and resolving field technical issues
- Performs quantity takeoffs and surveys to manage contract progress and reporting
- Working with municipalities / authorities to coordinate permit applications
- Assiststhe project manager in crafting and issuing tender packages, subcontracts and supervises their process through the project lifecycle
- Attend client coordination and site meetings
- New project creation and general administration of cloud project management software
- Performs general administrative and recordkeeping functions including the review and distribution of documentation; preparation of correspondence and meeting minutes, tracking of project milestones and financial deadlines, maintenance of files,
logs,drawingsand specifications
Manages the change management process by securing pricing from the vendor / subcontractor,reviewingand inputting the data andsubmittingthe change request to the owner / consultant for approvalFacilitates the tracking of project milestones and financial deadlines;assistancewith thecreation of the project schedule; inputs and updates schedule throughout the project and reviews with Project Manager / Superintendent
Facilitates the review and distribution of drawings by following up with the trades / consultants;maintainsthe drawing log and drawing / sample transmittalsUpdate working drawings on a continuous basis through the PM cloud-based software to ensure they are keptup-to-date. Updates to include RFI responses, instructions,Change Orders,etc.Coordinates the request for information (RFI) process, ensures RFIs are distributedto affected trades and maintains RFI logs within cloud project management software
Prepares purchase orders for approval andassistswith procurementof materials and equipmentPrepares and tracks progress claims / invoicing and estimatesOrganizes project close-out by preparing warranty package and requirements; collectingwarranties and O&M manuals; creating turnover documents and archiving documentationWhat you bring to York
A bachelors degree or diploma in Construction Engineering Technology or equivalent work experienceA minimum of 2+ years experience as a project coordinatorExperience working on projects in a variety of sectors light industrial and commercialA solid understanding of current building systems and materialsA collaborative and flexible approachAbility to work in a fast-paced organization continually meeting deadlinesMotivation, great organizational skillsExcellent communication skillsStrong computer skills with an aptitude for learningnew programs. Familiarity with scheduling software, MS Office suite of products and Procore would be considered an assetAbility to work within the team and uphold Yorks values