Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator will report directly to the project manager of their designated project and will be performing various tasks.

SKYGRiD is a growing company so the applicant must be familiar with working in a high-pressure challenging environment and take direction easily.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist with major construction projects, including liaison with Architects, Consulting Engineers and Subcontractors.
• Be an ambassador of the company both internally and externally.
• Adhere to SKYGRiD’s Site Policy & Procedures Manual.
• Adhere to SKYGRiD’s document management processes.
• Assist with maintenance of project files and preparation of reports.
• Utilize SKYGRiD’s or the Client’s project management system (e.g. Jonas) to complete all project administration.
• Update project schedules as directed by project manager and superintendent.
• Log, review and process all shop drawings.
• Log, process and issue all site instructions, change notices, and RFI’s.
• Issue contracts and purchase orders as directed by the project manager.
• Understand how to keep track of the labour force, together with site superintendents.
• Involved in creating a schedule and labour plan for the project.
• Learn how to prepare budgets, forecast, and reduce risk through managing scope and contract change.
• Assist project manager in providing Monthly Status Reports regarding cost forecast, schedule, and cash flows.
• Work with accounting department to ensure project accounting is accurate and timely.
• Assist project manager in monthly progress application process.
• Primary responsibility is in all facets of project close-out, including archiving of documents, maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies, warranty work and coordinating the return of “as built” drawings from sub-trades.
• Participate in basic site requirements.
• Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors
• Present design discrepancies to design consultants for resolution, prepare documentation, field design change requests, etc., as required.
• Coordinate and designate work to subcontractors and attend job site meetings.
• Log meeting minutes as required by project manager.
• Assist in securing new work by participating in proposals and presentations.
• Liaise with building authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in tender closings.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience: 

• Educational and experience requirements include a construction related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum of 4 years construction experience.
• Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards etc. and their impact on construction projects.
• Foresight to predict problems before they develop.
• Knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control, engineering drawings and other documents.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives.
• Proficiency in Office and Project Management software (e.g. MS Office/Project).

Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: To Be Determined
Start Date: ASAP
Job Location: Toronto, ON
Traveling Required: To Site

SKYGRiD is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment (if applicable) process as required under SKYGRiD’s Accessibility policies and procedures. Applicants must make their accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews.

SKYGRiD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.