Project Coordinator - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Project Coordinator:

Primary Purpose:

The Construction Project Management Office of Planning, Design, and Construction (PD&C) requires a Construction Project Coordinator to provide support in the execution of major projects, and oversight of minor projects.

The work will include the coordination of consultants, contractors, trades, and communication with various University of Saskatchewan departments.

Working closely with stakeholders from inception through completion, the goal is to ensure projects are designed, developed, and delivered to meet or exceed campus client expectations in terms of functionality, schedule, and budget.

Nature of Work:

Reporting to the Manager of the Construction Project Management Office, this position operates in a high-volume, complex, and dynamic environment with shifting priorities and continuous deadlines.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering a collaborative, problem-solving atmosphere.

This position will primarily support project managers in the execution of large, multi-year construction projects.

Working under the guidance of an experienced project manager, the project coordinator will assist with execution of day-to-day tasks such as permitting, communications, and coordination of internal and external resources.

With experience, this position will take the lead on projects with lower complexity and risk, while also playing a supporting role in high complexity, high-risk projects.

Work will be completed with a focus on meeting deadlines and resolving issues that may hinder project delivery. Our primary objective is to provide exceptional customer service while also being diligent stewards of the campus's physical assets. This position operates in a hybrid office setting with regular visits to construction sites.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

Provide project oversight and delegation using Project Management best practices to carry projects through to completion ensuring efficiency and timely execution.
Delegate and monitor the actions of others to ensure projects are completed, meet customer and institutional requirements, are on schedule, within budget and in accordance with specifications.
Manage project budget from development through to completion including appropriate change orders and clear communication with clients.
Develop and manage project schedule.
Monitor contractor safety and quality performance against contract terms and conditions.
Participate in safety and quality inspections and reports.
Work with internal stakeholders to ensure resources are in place to support projects as required.
Develop preliminary and final designs and estimates in conjunction with internal units and external consultants.
Provide timely and innovative responses to interpret project problems as they arise and to develop and implement decisions and actions quickly as per change management best practices.
Provide safety leadership by holding contractors accountable to contractual and legislative safety obligations, and by ensuring safety supervisors, experts and inspectors are engaged as necessary.
Keep knowledge current with respect to National Building Codes, safety and other applicable standards (sustainability, life cycle costing, product warranties & costs, current construction products & practices, ergonomic design, and campus standards).
Perform other related duties or projects as assigned.

Education:
The designation of Project Management Professional (PMP) would be considered an asset.

An engineering degree, a diploma in Architectural Technology or equivalent and eligible for membership in the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (SASTT) and LEED accreditation would be considered assets.

Experience:

One (1) to three (3) years of experience in project coordination or management of construction works, including preparation of budgets, schedules, and contract documents.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Project experience in institutional type buildings will be considered an asset.

Skills:
Demonstrated strong and effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to handle responsibility and authority to make decisions. Strong problem solving and conflict management, analytical and negotiating skills. A working knowledge of provincial statutes, regulations, codes, legislation, etc. that relate to the job. The ability to lead, instruct, implement, and guide a team from project inception through to completion. The ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple and concurrent priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Project would be an asset. Knowledge of and experience with university policies, priorities and goals would be an asset.