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Intermediate Construction Coordinator
Ottawa
Job No. 1030
Job Description
- (Internal Title: Construction Management II)
- Implementing the assigned Real Property project or project element from inception through to completion working with the Senior Project Manager or Project Lead
- Coordinating and providing on site support during night shifts in an occupied building and supporting the work and controlling the delivery of the project in accordance with the project plan
- Tracking, monitoring, and reporting on performance against project requirements, schedule, milestones, budgets, quality measures, and KPIs, and addressing issues with corrective actions as appropriate
- Reviewing and ensuring adherence to the overall scope, schedule, and budget during construction
- Supporting RFI and change order processes during construction
- Inputting into regular project cost and schedule forecasts, and escalating issues to senior management
- Maintain good relationships and work closely with all project stakeholders, including the client, general contractor, sub contractors, consultant, etc
- Implementing risk management and contingency plans
- Outlining the human and material resources required to successfully complete an assigned project or project element
- Formulating a resource allocation strategy and utilizing this to distribute work and budgets
- Evaluating project effectiveness by consulting with clients and project staff
- Assign the human and material resources required to complete the project successfully
- Authorize work management and project delivery control per the project plan
- Monitor project staff performance to ensure excellence and adherence to specified deadlines
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans
- Evaluate project effectiveness by consulting with clients and project staff
- Review any non-conformance issues with the contract requirements and construction documents and help draft associated documentation
- Conduct daily site inspections to take photos and record construction activities
- Prepare and submit daily reports to leadership
- Develop complete records and logs of materials, equipment, deliveries, construction progress, and labor used, especially with claims or disputes (potential or actual)
- Notify the Health and Safety Manager of any noted unsafe practices
- Develop weekly and monthly KPI reports
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to support project construction activities
- Administer construction documents and correspondence
- Develop project documents through various phases in support of the manager and team
- Create constructability reviews and reports
- Working Conditions
- Office-based and on-site
- Day time work (mix of on site and on call), with some early morning day time work (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Qualifications
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management or Construction Management in the area of specialty or a relevant role
- On site work experience, with direct supervision of subcontractors
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in an Engineering or Construction Management field
- Construction management experience, including supervision of on-site construction activities
- Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset
- Experience working with the Federal Government is an asset
- Licenses OR Certifications:
- Holding a recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset
- Skills and Competencies:
- Effective skills in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in relevant construction-related software
- Thorough understanding of prevailing Project Management methods
- Expert knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
- Strong ability to identify and minimize risks in advance
- Strong supervision, delegation, and capacity development abilities
- Capability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths
- Detailed experience in effectively leading mid-sized multi-disciplinary project teams
- Competent to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
- A keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
- Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
- Proficient in Project Management software
- Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
- In-depth understanding of prevailing construction means and methods in relevant area
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines
- Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
- Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
- Equipped to work independently and as part of a team
