Project Coordinator - ICI - Ottawa

• An established and highly respected Ottawa based General Contractor
• Looking for their newest Project Coordinator to join their growing team

About Our Client

Project Coordinator - ICI - Ottawa

Our client is a well-established mid-sized general contractor with a presence in Ontario, British Columbia and overseas. They specialise in ICI New builds and renovations.

Job Description

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Assisting the PM in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, RFP's, tenders, budgets, cash flows, and preliminary schedules, monitoring projects plans, budgets and work quality.
• Tracking the progress of work being performed by design disciplines/trades.
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team.
• Reviewing field inspection reports from Consultants.
• Issuing Contracts, Letters of Intent, and Purchase Orders under direction of the PM.
• Maintaining RFI Logs.
• Assisting the PM in the review of Contractor quotations to ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval.
• Tracking and assisting in managing contemplated change notices and change, including communication with foreman, and ensure documentation updates.
• Communicating ideas for improving company processes.
• Keeping the Project Manager and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations.
• Supervising and coordinating the Shop Drawing Process.
• Preparing site documentation.
• Working with Foreman to ensure that deliveries are expedited and coordinated.
• Coordinating the work of sub-trades.
• Attending any site meetings the PM is unable to be present for, and take down necessary information.
• Coordinating and ensuring submittal of project closeout documentation.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate is a self-starter who possesses excellent communication skills, is extremely organised, detail-oriented, has a positive attitude and a strong knowledge of construction and trades.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of construction industry project coordination involving retail and ICI works.
• Proven written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Procore experience is essential.
• Excellent time management and computer skills.
• Ability to prioritise, think outside the box when needed, and willingness to adapt to new concepts.
• Ability to recognise issues as challenges and capacity to work well under pressure.
• Some estimating experience would be an asset.
• A valid driver's license is required.

What's on Offer

A basic salary of up to $90,000 (dependent upon experience)

Comprehensive company benefits including:

• Company profit share
• RRSP Matching
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Flexible working
• Reimbursement of training/designation fees