Project Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Cape Group

Cape Group

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Project Coordinator, Office-Based
Vancouver, British Columbia

Founded by Ralph Schwartzman, we are a real estate development and construction company that has been operating since 1956. Our diverse team is dedicated to forging genuine relationships that have lasting impacts on people and places.

As a full-service construction, acquisitions, development, and property management partner, our goal is to deliver the best service possible for our clients.

Our company culture is defined by four core values:
Family, Innovation, Care, and Wisdom. Building and maintaining strong relationships is vital to our success.

As a long-standing builder-developer, we are dedicated to putting smiles on faces and fostering connections that make positive impacts on the community.

Position Summary

As an experienced Project Coordinator, you will support a wide range of projects from both an administrative and a business perspective.

You will work closely with the rest of the Construction team throughout the preconstruction and construction process to deliver the best building and service possible for our internal and external clients.

You will be responsible for the on-time completion of a quality project, maximizing efficiency, controlling costs, and building relationships with every person involved in the project.

Key Responsibilities

Review project drawings, specifications, and reports for coordination between disciplines.
Develop complete estimates on selected projects consisting of site visits, quantity takeoff, pricing, and presentation of the estimate for Management's review.
Contact trades and suppliers regarding tender invitations, pricing, addenda and tender/bid closings and prepare detailed tender/bid analysis for each scope of work.
Perform project setups, distribute project documents, and manage and coordinate project contracts on Procore system.
Monitor expenditures effectively, review invoices in detail, and manage labour and material costs according to the project budget and underlying estimate.
Prepare and participate in the creation and updating of project budgets, both initial concept budgets using historical unit rates and preliminary budgets using trade inputs.
Prepare project reports weekly, monthly, and as required to update the stakeholders on the status of the project.
Coordinate procurement process, draft and prepare contracts, and track changes and additions to contractual agreements.
General and administrative duties as required by the construction team.
Liaise with the project team, clients, consultants and trade contractors/subcontractors.
Other priority duties as required at the direction of the Director of Construction.

Who You Are

A selfstarter and proactive individual able to prioritize effectively; works well either independently or in a team.
A person of integrity, accountability, teamwork, and innovation who's committed to growth.
Curious, collaborative, passionate and extremely detail oriented.
Motivated to find a solution when confronted by a challenge or problem no matter the size or type.
A person with a strong sense of urgency as well as management and organizational skills.
A person with welldeveloped communication skills, both written and verbal English.
A coachable person who takes directions well and is receptive and adaptive to feedback and pushback when approaches or timelines change.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of progressive construction experience, preferably with a general contractor.
Postsecondary education (University Degree or Technology Diploma) in Construction Management, Building Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
Familiarity with commercial, multifamily residential, and industrial construction.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Excellent knowledge of the Lower Mainland and BC construction industry, and BC Building Code.
A commitment to our methodologies and procedures is a foundational element for all roles.
Strong technical skills and computer proficiency in Procore, MS Project, MS Office (Outlook, Word and PowerPoint) and strong skills in Excel.
Strong local references.

Our Commitment to You