Project Coordinator Jobs

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with Westwood Construction, to recruit a Project Coordinator to join their expanding construction team in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Our client is a multi-faceted organization involved in commercial and residential land development, acquisitions, construction and property management. Over the past 30 years, Westwood has developed more than a thousand residential units, and they continue to lead some of the most high-profile developments in Halifax like The Mills and Richmond Yards, actively shaping the future landscape of a growing city within the beautiful province of Nova Scotia.

Role Description:

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will play a critical role in the successful execution of a number of exciting projects, from concept to completion. This includes preparing tenders and coordinating activities to ensure efficient job site operations, arranging work and materials well enough in advance to avoid schedule delays, as well as preparing estimates and take-off, and following up on quotes and RFI’s. You will also be responsible for monitoring project progress and attending site meetings as needed.

By joining Westwood Construction, you’ll be part of a proud local organization who has been successful in delivering some of Halifax’s most iconic residential developments. With many more projects of this caliber in their pipeline, you will have the opportunity to work on what will become some of the cities most desirable places to live. Westwood Construction offers a competitive compensation package, and an environment that promotes personal and professional development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist with obtaining all permits and local authority permission to build;
• Collaborate with the Superintendent on an ongoing basis to ensure that schedules are aligned;
• Support the Project Manager in establishing Preconstruction in Progress (PIP) forms, KPI’s, and monthly project updates;
• Complete project estimates and preliminary budgets, supporting tender package development and requesting/receiving subcontractor tender proposals;
• Provide assistance to the Project Manager in ensuring project health, safety and environmental standards meet legislative requirements and company policy;
• Assist with preconstruction planning activities, such as document control, construction schedules, procurement, and logistics;
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with client(s), consultant(s), sub-trades and suppliers;
• Other duties as assigned/required.
• Assist in the completion of project close out, including a close-out report, final purchase orders, and any other outstanding charges;
• Assist with price change orders, as well as the approval of shop drawings;

Your Qualifications:

As the ideal candidate, you are an energetic self-starter who is passionate about construction and enjoys the process of how projects come together. You are comfortable working in a demanding and fast-paced environment and have a proven ability to manage competing priorities to ensure that projects remain on time and on budget. Lastly, you are excited by the opportunity to work on some of Halifax’s most prestigious developments.

Qualifications include:

• 3+ years’ of experience in a Project Coordinator role, or equivalent, ideally working on ICI projects;
• Understanding of BIM/VDC would be considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both in a verbal and written capacity;
• Effective analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, coupled with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Eligible for, or have attained E.I.T., P. Eng., CET, or PQS designations;
• Post-secondary education in engineering or construction management;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, experience using MS Projects would be an asset;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment;