Jr. Project Coordinator
First Gulf is a proven market leader with more than $5 billion in developed assets. Offering development, construction, leasing, finance, and property management expertise, we provide clients with unique and exciting market opportunities. Within the
Greater Toronto Area alone, our team has completed development and construction of more than 5-million sf of premier, LEED®-certified office space, with another 2-million sf currently under construction. Within the industrial sector, First Gulf has constructed over 6-million sf of space, with an additional 6-million sf currently in the pipeline. First Gulf also manages over 4-million sf of fully operational buildings.
All companies under the Great Gulf umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved daily with the passion and dedication of every person who works tirelessly to make us great. If you have what it takes to make great things happen, apply today to join our team!
This role will support Project Managers working on multiple projects as the team members skill and experience grow they will have the opportunity to be promoted to Project Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide assistance to the Project Manager for various aspects of duties as required and as they relate to assigned projects, under the direction of the VP of Construction.
- Review the contract documents for reference and familiarity.
- Assist with assembly and file one complete set of plans, specifications, etc.
- Assemble additional sets of plans as required. To coordinate and distribute to:
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- All design consultants
- Project Superintendent
- Subcontractors
- Others as required
- Establish lines of communication with clients/tenants and consultants.
- Assist with subcontract negotiation and awards under direction of and with the approval of the Project Manager.
- Assist with material orders under direction and with the approval of the Project Manager.
- Assist with changes to the contract, including:
- Notices to all parties
- Expediting and receiving cost information
- Compiling and submitting quotations
- Issuing supplementary purchase orders under the direction of the Project Manager.
- Issuing and confirming information to all parties concerned
- Assist with shop drawings and samples, review drawings prior to shipping to consultants and again before returning to sub trades. Maintain owner flexibility and options without affecting schedule.
- Ensure that field inspections are carried out by all consultants and that reports are distributed to all appropriate parties, review reports prior to distribution and resolve all outstanding concerns.
- Attend all regular project review meetings, record and circulate minutes of the same, as required.
- Report any observed problems, including contract interpretation disputes, together with proposed solutions to the Project Manager.
- Assist with assembly of “close-out” documents such as:
- As-built drawings
- Warranties
- Operating instructions
- Spare materials
- Interface with Property Management/Owner to ensure timely and systematic turnover.
- Ensure proper storage of files, drawings, etc. at completion.
- Inform the Director of Construction of warranty and deficiency items to be dealt with.
- Any other duties as assigned.
COMMUNICATION/INFLUENCING OTHERS
- Project Managers, and Site Superintendents.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 to 3 years in the Construction Industry
- Related College or University degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering preferred
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY
- Produce monthly project specific reporting, updates to schedule, and updates to project cost to completes.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
- Combination of working from home and on the construction site, as well as meeting at various locations if necessary
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to work extended hours as required
- Travel to site and meeting locations as required
Vacancy Status: Replacement
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are not accepting International applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.