Project Coordinator - Richmond, Canada - City of Richmond BC

City of Richmond BC

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Richmond, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Project Coordinator:

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset - _our people_.

This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives.

If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision "to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada", then please apply.

Overview:

Capital Buildings Project Development (CBPD) is responsible for the planning, design development and construction of both existing and new buildings for the City of Richmond.

CBPD works to foster and enrich an inviting and functional environment that welcomes and supports employees and the community.

The CBPD team works to ensure a high standard of customer service delivery, as well as the provision of capital projects, and effective, efficient and safe performance for the operation and maintenance of City buildings.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Coordination of design, contract administration and documentation. Administer the project during the construction phase, monitoring progress against the schedule and budget.
Cost estimating.
Preparation of technical and status reports, project specifications, tender documents, schedules, and budgets.
Conducting field inspections of the work performed and ensuring the work is completed in accordance with contractual terms and regulations.
Facilitating and managing City building design and construction projects.
Ensuring that the quality of work is within City standards and is completed in a timely and cost effective manner.
Overseeing consultant and contractor teams to ensure delivery of full scope of services, and evaluate performance.
Overseeing design review, check consultant design documents for accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, and conformance to City policy, bylaws, contract requirements, regulations, guidelines and standards.
Establishing initial project requirements including identifying resources required for the project, i.e. consultants, internal and resources.
Establishing Project Budget Control reports to identify the approved budgets, cost tracking and the forecasted total project costs. Maintaining and updating financial documentation.
Entering and tracking project information in the inhouse capital project software.
Maintaining records of consultant and contractor performance.
Completing Building Assessments and provide Building Condition Reports.
Writing RFP's, EOI's, and tender documents for consulting services, and liaise with the Purchasing Department as may be required for consultant and contractor procurement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to understand and use of the City's standard form of consulting and construction contracts, Construction Manager Master Agreement, supplementary conditions, RFP, EOI, RFQ templates, and related template forms and letters.
Experience and knowledge in architectural design and construction principles, engineering practices and procedures applicable to the work performed.
Considerable knowledge of building costs, materials, methods and practices.
Working knowledge of BC Building Code, zoning and related municipal legislation governing the work performed.
Knowledge of the safety hazards associated with the work.
Ability to assist with the coordination of design, contract documentation, and contract administration as well as to act as a liaison and coordinator for specific design and construction projects.
Ability to review, analyze, assess and interpret plans, specifications, contracts and other materials.
Skill in the operation of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, MS Project and Outlook.
Ability to identify project risks to develop a Risk Management matrix and mitigation plan.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and tactfully while maintaining cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
Must be able to plan, prepare and maintain reports, records, correspondence and various other materials as well as provide direction to one or more technical subordinates.
Demonstrated ability to use manual and computer assisted drafting tools and equipment.
Ability to lead public sector procurement processes adhering to bylaws, policy and provincial standards, with understanding of private sector project delivery processes.
Ability to work safely on construction sites.
Positive attitude and ability to interact positively with stakeholders while excelling in customer service.
Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making.