Project Coordinator / Project Management Assistant - Interiors

Description
Position at Govan Brown
In a snapshot
Govan Brown has an exciting opportunity for a talented and energetic Project Management Assistant / Project Coordinator to provide support to the Project Managers on our commercial interiors team, ensuring our client projects are executed on schedule, within budget and at the highest quality.
The opportunity

• Organize the project closeout documentation, including; warranties, drawings, manuals, permits etc.
• Provide top notch service to clients, suppliers and other stakeholders by responding professionally and with a sense of urgency
• Provide project accounting support – assist with approvals for AP processing and client invoicing, budgets & estimates
• 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.
• Liaise and build relationships with clients, designers and sub-contractors
• Track and communicate regularly with key stakeholders regarding project status and milestones
• Conduct regular site visits, attend and participate in client and trade meetings
• Setup and maintain accurate project information and data in our computerized project management system (CMiC)
• Play a key role through all phases of our construction projects, from tender through construction and close-out.
• Review shop drawings for scope and accuracy against schedules

Skills & Experience

• Ability to work under minimal supervision / direction as well as part of a team, sharing information with others
• Highly organized and a stickler for detail
• Confidence and professionalism to communicate effectively with clients, designers, subcontractors and peers
• Strong knowledge of construction processes through all phases – startup through construction and closeout
• 2 to 3 years related experience, preferably in the Commercial Construction/Interior fit-up
• Self- motivated with the ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment, handling competing demands
• Proactively identify problems / issues and develop effective solutions
• Tech savvy in Microsoft Office suite and project management software (an asset)
• Positive spirit with a “get ‘er done” attitude
• Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering diploma or degree
• Ability to read and understand construction-related drawings/documents - architectural, structural, M&E

Govan Brown is an equal opportunity employer and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that we will only be contacting the candidates under consideration.