Job Description
Position(s): Construction Project Coordinator
Location: PICS Surrey Head Office
Project: Guru Nanak Diversity Village
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (PICS)
Hours: Full-time - 35 hours per week
Guru Nanak Diversity Village, located on a 2.5-acre site just west of the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, is a partnership between the Ministry of Health, Fraser Health, and the Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society. This project will be a 3-storey, 125 bed, residential care facility that will provide culturally sensitive Long-Term Complex Care to seniors. Presently, the project is at the pre-construction and tendering stage.
PICS is seeking a highly motivated Construction Project Coordinator to join our team. The Construction Project Coordinator will work with the project management team and will provide support to and coordination of the project through all stages of construction.
Key Functions
- provides administrative support to the project – filing and document control, coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and coordinating the delivery of documents;
- acts as a liaison between the project and subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and all other internal and external stakeholders;
- works with the construction management team, site teams, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure all documentation received or sent out is accurate and timely;
- ensures all documents get distributed to the appropriate end-users;
- creates or updates various documents and reports in Word and Excel including cashflows, procedural manuals, and specification documents;
- works with the construction management team, site teams, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure monthly administrative and reporting deliverables are met, including weekly and monthly progress reports;
- completes or ensures the completion of month reports and presents the reports to the oversight committee and to the PICS’ building committee;
- provides accounting and finance with financial reports monthly or as required;
- assists Accounting in preparing and submitting PDF claims to BC Housing;
- coordinates, manages, tracks, and verifies purchase orders and invoices;
- ensures all health and safety related documentation is completed accurately and on time;
- ensures all health and safety regulations and procedures are followed correctly;
- provides administrative support to the tender process; and
- completes other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience
- two (2) years of experience in a similar role (Project Coordinator, Construction Coordinator, Development Coordinator, etc.);
- four (4) years of experience in the commercial construction industry;
- Bachelors’ degree or diploma in construction management, project management, or related discipline;
- intermediate level education and proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
- experience in participating in and presenting virtual meeting (MS Teams); and
- experience and knowledge of effective record keeping and document management systems.
Skills and Abilities
- excellent English language skills (oral, comprehension, and written);
- demonstrated initiative in meeting targets;
- demonstrated ability to focus and concentrate on achieving consistent results;
- self-motivated and a self-learner;
- goal oriented with demonstrated excellent time management skills;
- demonstrated excellent problem solving and decision-making skills; and
- demonstrated excellent organizing and time management skills.
Other Requirements
- clean drivers abstract and a reliable vehicle; and
- clean criminal record (vulnerable sector).
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society is a registered non-profit organization that has been serving the community since 1987. PICS Society provides a broad spectrum of programs and services which includes Employment Programs, Settlement Services, Language Services, Social Programs and Housing Services. Our services assist new immigrants, seniors, women and youth. To our regular (200+) employees, we provide a competitive wage, paid health and dental benefit plan, paid sick days, Municipal Pension Plan, an inclusive and friendly team-oriented work environment, and an opportunity to serve the community.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter, stating salary expectation. Please use the job title as the email subject.
(PICS is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person