Project Management Assistant / Project Coordinator

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and energetic Project Management Assistant / Project Coordinator to join a project team in the St. Catharines area. You will provide support to our Project Managers and Site Supervisors through all phases of our construction projects, from tender through construction and close-out. Leveraging knowledge of construction processes, you will ensure our client projects are executed on schedule, within budget and at the highest quality.

• Regular engagement with site supervisors, safety reps, trade leads and local inspectors.
• Review shop drawings for scope and accuracy against schedules.
• Provide top notch service to clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders by responding professionally and with a sense of urgency.
• Work under minimal supervision / direction as well as part of a team, sharing information with others as needed.
• Setup and maintain accurate project information and data in our computerized project management system (CMiC).
• Provide project accounting support – assist with approvals for AP processing and client invoicing, budgets & estimates.
• Conduct regular site visits, attend, and participate in client and trade meetings.
• Organize the project closeout documentation, including warranties, drawings, manuals, permits etc.
• Proactively manage project processes and documents, such as project set up, bid packages, subcontract management, drawings, purchase orders, contracts, building permits, change order requests and pricing, RFIs, RFQs, close out etc.
• Proactively identifies problems / issues and develops effective solutions.
• Track and communicate regularly with key stakeholders regarding project status and milestones.
• Liaise and build relationships with clients, designers, and sub-contractors.

Requirements

• Proficient in reading and understanding construction-related drawings/documents.
• Confident, effective, and professional when communicating with clients, designers, subcontractors, and peers.
• Highly organized and a stickler for details.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes through all phases – startup through construction and closeout.
• 3+ years related experience, preferably in the Commercial Construction/Interior fit-up industry.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment, handling competing demands.
• Potential for work-related travel.
• Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons.
• Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering diploma or degree.
• Tech savvy in Microsoft Office suite and project management software (an asset).

Benefits

• Investing in your future: We offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 5% match and an Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Primary project site in the St. Catharines area, with onboarding in office at 51 Breithaupt Street, Kitchener.
• Mostly on-site, occasionally in-office. This is not a hybrid or remote role.
• Service and Referral Rewards: We appreciate our employees’ commitment to our success and growth through various creative rewards, (including a personalized bobblehead for a key milestone!)
• Wellness & Life Balance: Through our Employee Assistance Program we offer wellness tools for employees and their families, as well as a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation.
• Fun Team and Volunteer Events: Enjoy the opportunity to socialize with team members at events and volunteer activities within the community.
• Safety: We prioritize safety at GB, with daily safety activities woven into our operations and safety programming throughout the year. We also offer a $400 Boot Allowance every two years to ensure employees have access to CSA approved safety boots.
• Professional Development & training: Expand your knowledge through various internal training programs and support of your professional certification goals.
• Summer hours: Get a head start on your weekends from Victoria Day through Thanksgiving.
• Health & Dental benefits: Such as prescription drug coverage, medical services, dental and vision as well as a Health Spending Account of $750 (minimum) to use as you like to top up our benefit programs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance