Project Coordinator, Property Development

Description

Position at Ontario Regional Corporate Office

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Date: March 16, 2018

Who We Are

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is the largest and most diversified gaming company in Canada. Operating in British Columbia, Edmonton and Ontario, Gateway has over 6,100 employees and operates 26 gaming properties with 286 tables, over 9,800 slots, 57 restaurants and bars and 272 hotel rooms. As the selected service provider in Northern Ontario, Gateway will undertake two new planned builds in North Bay and Kenora. Gateway is undertaking an ambitious growth strategy to dramatically improve the customer experience and attract new customers. This includes the development of proprietary casino and food and beverage brands like Match Eatery & Public House and Atlas Steak + Fish. This year Gateway is celebrating 25 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. Further information is available at www.gatewaycasinos.com.

Why Work For Us

Gateway celebrates and empowers those employees who made it all possible. A career at Gateway means great people, a great atmosphere and career advancement opportunities across our locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs for all while working in an engaging and fun environment. Join us today!

The Position

Gateway Ontario is growing! This role is instrumental in leading small construction and renovation projects, keeping all the various components together in a very complex department. You will assist and collaborate with internal stakeholders, architects, designers, general contractors, subcontractors and other business partners. You will take ownership and manage projects to ensure that they are completed on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and closely monitor all project costs to ensure completion within budget
• Identify and resolve conflicts within project teams and associated work; creates contingency plans to mitigate risk
• Assist and/or collaborate with the senior management team and external stakeholders to prepare project planning, budgeting and identification of resources required
• Assist and/or manage the tender program, review and provides recommendations to the senior management team on all bid summaries
• Assist in the selection and management of any required sub-trades for a project and manage internal or external contractors or trades
• Authorize/approve all project purchase requisitions, change requests, etc. as permitted
• Oversee the total construction effort to ensure projects are proceeding in accordance with design, budget and schedule
• Establish a project charter for each approved project, defining the project goals, objectives, risks, assumptions, staffing levels, roles and responsibilities, communication plans, milestones, and deliverables
• Conduct project reviews and debriefs in order to identify areas for improvement; make recommendations based on findings
• Assist and/or plan all project timelines, phases and milestones, critical path, turn over and occupancy dates, deliverables and project close out using the appropriate software tools and project management methods
• Provide accurate and relevant data on project progress to the senior management team
• Conduct stakeholder meetings and forums in order to solicit feedback, input, and expectations; incorporates these into project plans
• Ensure projects are completed in full compliance with guideline and building codes, and meet all health and safety regulations
• Review and comment on shop drawings, RFIs, COs and other construction related documents in collaboration with consultants, and ensures all contractual issues are resolved and dealt with in a timely manner
• Manage project startup, building permits, construction process, project commissioning, turnover and occupancy

What You’ll Require

• Restaurant construction experience is an asset
• Result-oriented and process driven, with high expectation of self and team
• SAP experience is an asset
• Ability to effectively negotiate, influence and problem solve
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills
• 2-3 years experience with local smaller scale development of under 10M construction projects, working directly for the owners
• The ability to obtain registration as a Category 2 Gaming Assistant with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
• Project management experience managing multiple and various types of projects, priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with email, Word, Excel, Web browsers and Project Management software
• Big picture perspective with close attention to detail
• Technologist or architecture degree or diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills both verbal and written

What Is Next

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Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.