Job Description
Project Coordinator
Arbutus Properties is a leading land developer, home builder, and commercial constructor, offering a dynamic work environment, attractive compensation and benefits package, and vast opportunity for advancement. We are currently seeking an experienced Jr. Project Manager with a strong work ethic, the desire to be part of a team, and the skills to advance an exciting residential projects in the Lethbridge region.
As a member of our team, you will provide insight and innovative construction solutions to ensure the successful execution of our commercial and multi-family projects.
Summary
Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, the Jr. Project Manager is responsible for the following primary areas: site reporting and project documentation, project liaison between project sites and offices, subcontractor approval / agreements, PO’s, vendor accounts, document control support and project delivery. The Jr. Project Manager is a collaborative team player, focused on the strategic objectives of the company through coordination of field and office activities, coordination of logistics, project management administration and documentation support.
Responsibilities
As the Jr. Project Manager responsibilities of this position include:
- Assist with pre-planning and logistics of Alberta based projects for Arbutus;
- Assist and coordinate with the Sr. Project Manager all aspects of managing the project;
- Maintains project systems and procedures including master filing system, project billings, cost accounting, project delivery status and reporting;
- Diligent with obtaining all daily/weekly reporting inputs from designers, field team and subcontractors / subtrades;
- Work closely and have effective communications with the field personnel on the project to ensure all facets of the project are managed at maximum effectiveness and least cost;
- Assist with the implementation of HSE and Quality management programs;
- Assist with the management of all site documentation;
- Attend and participate in all site meetings for safety, quality and client / subcontractor / subtrades meetings as they arise and take meeting mintues;
- Assist with the development of a project risk management plan - participate in and be accountable for its implementation;
- Act as a support to various levels of project management personnel including but not limited to superintendents, other managers, surveyors and field engineers;
- Ensure that all necessary resources including labour, materials and equipment to complete the work is available, well maintained where applicable and properly managed to ensure optimum performance;
- Assist with tracking the project schedule such that milestone and completion dates are met;
- Assist with the communication and liaise with superintendent(s), consultants, owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, utility companies and any affected stakeholders as directed by the Sr. Project Manager;
- Assist with carrying out purchase orders for various sites;
- Assist with the review and sign-off of all subcontractor / subtrade, supplier, material and job cost invoices prior to payment being made;
- Measuring, calculating and/or compiling and tracking daily, weekly and monthly quantities correctly for productivity analysis, payment, costing and forecasting purposes;
- Assist with the review and proper cost coding of daily time and equipment field sheets as well as daily truck haul cards and timesheets;
- Assist with the preparation (where applicable), distribution and tracking of all project management construction documents (RFI’s, SI’s PCN’s, etc.);
- Assist with documenting site activities and construction progress (diaries, written and oral correspondence, photographs, contract document logs, etc.);
- Manages project-related inquiries or escalations and provides appropriate responses in a timely manner;
- Assist with proper project close-out by ensuring all commissioning and testing is completed as per the contract documents and the quality control plan, preparation and submission of as-built drawings and addressing ALL deficiencies in a timely manner;
- Perform other duties as required by the Sr. Project Manager.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of an engineering degree or CET diploma is preferred
- 2+ years of project coordination experience is preferred
- Ability to read plans/blueprints and specifications for building construction
- Familiarity working with subtrades
- Personable and great at building relationships
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Highly organized and efficient with managing deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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