Assistant Project Manager - worked with Developer - Building/ Construction industry

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC Surrey, BC Burnaby, BC

Salary

dollar sign 75,000 to 100,000 per year

Job Description

Express Employment Professionals, Delta/ Richmond, is hiring for a Senior Project Coordinator for our client based in Vancouver. Our client company is a construction and real estate development firm that has been transforming the Canadian landscape for over 60 years. Our client’s extensive portfolio includes low-rise and high-rise apartments, strata condominiums, senior housing, industrial parks, commercial offices, and shopping centers across Greater Vancouver, Northern BC, Edmonton, Oregon, and Toronto. They have developed over 2,500 residential units and 3.5 million square feet of commercial and industrial space. Innovation and quality drive their mission to create positive, lasting impacts in the communities they serve.

Position Summary

As a Senior Project Coordinator, you will assist with various projects, focusing on administrative and operational aspects. Reporting to the Director of Construction, you'll collaborate with the Construction team throughout the preconstruction and construction phases to ensure timely, quality project delivery while fostering strong relationships with all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project drawings and specifications for discipline coordination.

• Create detailed estimates through site visits, quantity take-offs, and pricing for Management review.

• Communicate with trades and suppliers regarding tenders and prepare detailed bid analyses.

• Set up projects, distribute documents, and manage contracts using the Procore system.

• Monitor expenditures, review invoices, and manage costs to stay within budget.

• Prepare and update project budgets using historical rates and trade inputs.

• Compile and present project status reports to stakeholders.

• Coordinate the procurement process, draft contracts, and manage contractual changes.

• Assist with general administrative tasks for the construction team.

• Liaise with project teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

• Undertake additional tasks as directed by the Director of Construction.

Ideal Candidate

• A proactive self-starter who prioritizes effectively and thrives both independently and in teams.

• A person of integrity and accountability, committed to innovation and growth.

• Detail-oriented and passionate about finding solutions to challenges.

• Possess strong management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Open to feedback and adaptable to changing situations.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of construction experience, preferably with a general contractor or builder-developer in BC.

• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Building Engineering, or Civil Engineering.

• Knowledge of commercial, multi-family, and industrial construction.

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

• Excellent knowledge of the BC construction industry standards and the BC Building Code.

• Proficient in Procore, MS Project, MS Office, and strong Excel skills.

• Strong local references.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: $68k to $88k, based on experience.

• An extensive health and dental care program.

• Professional development support in the construction industry

• Many more social and other events and activities

Please email your resume in MS Word to vivien.lee@expresspros.com with subject line "Senior Construction Coordinator, B898 VL". Please pass this job advertisement and website ww.expresspros.com/deltarichmondbc onto friends, family, ex-colleagues that would benefit from knowing about this and other roles on our website. Thank you.

About Express Employment Professionals

As a full-service staffing company, Express Employment Professionals provide cost-effective solutions to assist client companies with their staffing needs, helping their business meet its bottom-line objectives. With over 800 offices in Canada, the United States and South Africa we are well positioned to assist candidates in moving their career forward. Express Employment Professionals provide temporary staffing/evaluation and direct hire recruiting.