Project Coordinator - Construction

at  Wesgroup Properties

Wesgroup Properties, a family business that started in British Columbia more than 60 years ago, is now one of Western Canada’s largest private real estate companies with a diversified portfolio spanning across residential and commercial real estate. Wesgroup owns and manages over 3.8 million square feet of commercial and multi-family real estate and has built more than 7,000 homes in 100 communities. With the active projects in our development pipeline, the portfolio will grow to over 5 million square feet over the next five years. Our operations are vertically integrated, encompassing land acquisition, development, construction, finance, design, marketing, sales, leasing, and property management. We have a long history of looking forward and we are dedicated to conducting business in line with our values of adaptability, accountability, relationships, and observing The Golden Rule without fail.

PROFILE SUMMARY

Wesgroup is poised for substantial growth over the next several years and in preparation for this exciting and challenging phase, we are actively seeking a highly engaged, driven and experienced Project Coordinator to join our team.
You are a self-motivated and detail-orientated individual with a strong initiative to take on a wide variety of tasks. You also possess the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals and has proven capabilities in multi-tasking, problem solving and prioritizing workloads.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist construction team with the overall management of all construction projects.
• Assist / lead new construction technologies, implementation.
• Maintain up to date accurate document control processes for the projects including drawings, plans, submittals, document logs, reports and specifications both electronically and hard copies.
• Participate, prepare and distribute accurate and detailed meeting minutes in a timely fashion.
• Assist the Project Managers with managing the shop drawings for all projects within the construction team.
• Collect, document and file field data (measurements, pictures, etc.) as required.
• Prepare in coordination with the preconstruction manager, the tender documents for sub-contract and supplier pricing.
• Provide subcontract and supplier analysis recommendations.
• Prepare bid documents and clear and concise scopes of work.
• Source vendors and subcontractors.
• Maintain / update project bid list.
• Perform accurate / detailed take-offs from project drawings using on screen software.
• General and administrative duties as required by the construction team.
• Assist with close out documents, LEED, etc.
• Attend site meetings when necessary.
• Follow systems and procedures outlined in company directives.
• Organize workflow to meet deadlines and prioritize as such.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• A diploma or degree from BCIT (or equivalent) is preferred, as well as related field experience.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the Vancouver construction market, ideally experience with wood frame / concrete high rise. Working with a developer or general contractor preferred. Previous experience with multi-family, industrial or tilt up projects is preferred.
• Experience using digital Take Off software is preferred.
• Excellent and above average communication skills in English both written and oral.
• Exceptional phone skills.
• Ability to read and interpret contract specifications, drawings and other construction documents.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in order to prioritize work load and stay on top of things as the project demands increase.
• Self-motivated with strong willingness and ability to learn and be challenged.
• Strong interpersonal skills including conflict resolution abilities.
• Above average mathematical skills are necessary for this position along with report compilation.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Must be computer literate and current on new technologies.
• Hard working and a problem solver.
• Experience using MS Office suite, Adobe.
• Positive and upbeat attitude.

Please refer the Job description for details