Development Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Dream Unlimited

Dream Unlimited

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Dream is looking for a Development Coordinator
We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community.

Dream's Development team is currently looking for a Development Coordinator to provide assistance for all stages of our construction projects working towards on time and on budget delivery.

Who are you?
There's a lot happening at Dream, and it's happening fast.

Are you passionate, dedicated, and highly analytical? Do you enjoy keeping everything and everyone organized? Do you love working with people? If so, read on.

We want to hear from you.

Your understanding of the project cycle and coordination skills are apparent through your clearly written and verbal communication.

You are comfortable working with trades, consultants, and all levels of management, and it is important to us that you are team-oriented and that people like collaborating with you.

We want to bring on someone who is eager to learn, work hard, and have fun. In other words, we want you to fit in here.

This is an opportunity for you to take on responsibilities, build on your already strong skill set and help your team achieve its goals, all in a work environment that is fast-paced, dynamic and fun.

What will you do?
Below are some of the primary responsibilities you will be taking on in this role. There will be more, but we can discuss those in person.

Work with a Development team to assist in coordinating and related administrative tasks for multiple mixeduse residential projects through various stages of development;
Assist with Municipal Development Permit submissions and approvals, as well as administrative tasks related to site plan approvals and Zoning bylaw amendments;
Assist in the procurement of outside consultants, including tasks aligned with corresponding budgeting, meeting target schedules, and corresponding administrative tasks related to change orders, contracts and obtaining approvals.
Work with a team to maintain high standards to deliver projects that are on time and within budget restraints;
Compile reports with various departments detailing project progress, budgets and schedule compliance;
Work on quarterly reports to outline forecasts vs. approved budgets and communicate the variances within the team;
Review schedules and assess progress towards completion dates, communicate the variance on a timely manner;
Compile various reports on an adhoc basis for the team
Manage electronic filing for multiple projects
Manage obtaining and distributing consultant reports
Attend regular internal and external meetings, draft minutes and circulate agendas. Follow up on corresponding deliverables both externally and internally
Coordinate approvals and execution of documents for various parties

What type of experience and skills do you have?
These are only some of the things we'd like you to bring to the table. We can cover the rest when we meet.

Minimum of 2 consecutive years' experience in real estate development including project administration, scheduling and coordination in residential and mixeduse projects;
Post-Secondary Undergraduate Degree in Architecture, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Business or related field;
PMP or Agile designation would be preferred;
Experience with high rise and mixed use development is an asset;
Strong knowledge of contract and procurement documents and accounting processes;
Ability to work and lead in a team environment and communicate clearly with internal and external contacts;
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail, the ability to work on multiple projects and strong organization skills and able to meet tight deadlines;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Project, and Bluebeam;

Who are we?

Dream is one of Canada's leading real estate companies, with over $24 billion in assets under management across five Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") listed trusts and numerous partnerships across North America and Europe.

We develop, manage, and invest in master-planned communities, income properties, and urban intensification, and develop land and residential assets in Western Canada.

Our employees are the heart and soul of our business performance, which is why we believe in putting people first.