Project Coordinator, Healthcare | General Contractor | Vancouver / Toronto | Outpost Recruitment

Highly regarded general contractor seeking experienced a Project Coordinator for large healthcare projects in Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON. Ideal candidate will have some local Canadian experience, though exceptional international applicants will be considered. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Responsibilities of Project Coordinator

• Project Coordinator will assist the project manager and superintendent with overall project performance including cost, schedule, safety and quality
• Assists in overall construction coordination, planning and identifying potential risks and resolving field technical issues
• Performs quantity takeoffs and surveys to manage contract progress and reporting
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with our trade partners through activities such as issuing tender packages, defining scopes of work, answering inquires and monitoring progress
• Assists with change management and change order process, including pricing, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impact
• Administers request for information and shop drawing and submittal process
• Assists with pre-commissioning or commissioning
• Assists with overall project closeout, including archiving documents, maintenance, and warranty
• Identifies and assists in resolving field technical issues.

Requirements of Project Coordinator

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Project Coordinator has the ability to efficiently handle and administer multiple tasks on concurrently running projects
• Skilled, loyal and entrepreneurial
• Post-secondary Degree in engineering or Construction Engineering Technology from a post-secondary college.

Experience and skillset of Project Coordinator

• Minimum 5+ years related construction experience
• Experience with construction management and design/build formats
• Familiarity with computerized project management systems including scheduling, estimating, planning and cost control
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Project Coordinator has knowledge of construction industry including equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, quality, safety, construction sequences and building code
• Previous experience across hospitals, healthcare or ICI buildings projects
• Ability to apply basic engineering and problem-solving principles to construction challenges and present solutions
• Ability to create a comprehensive schedule and administer subcontracts and contract documents
• Ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

Compensation

The client is a progressive company offering employees a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and profit-sharing program.

Ideal Candidate

Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.