CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR

Job Category:Engineering & Technical
Division & Section:Corporate Real Estate Management, FM Civic Buildings
Work Location:Union Station Complex (61 - 65 Front Street), Metro Hall (55 John Street), St. Lawrence Market, 277 Victoria St., 255 Spadina Av.
Job Type & Duration:Full-time, Permanent Vacancy
Hourly Rate:$42.09 - $46.12
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 02-Dec-2022 to 19-Dec-2022

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists in establishing the scope, schedule, co-ordination and interfacing requirements of construction projects.
• Carries out project administration which includes coordinating with internal stakeholders and staff, external design consultants and construction contractors on work timing and methods, as well as interpreting and ensuring conformity with drawings and specifications.
• Monitors vendor work, regulating authorities and site conditions. Assists in maintaining project records including shop drawings, contract changes, deficiencies and warranties.
• Assists in the preparation of tenders, reports, Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), and provides bid analysis. Checks work of construction contractors to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, City by-laws, policies and procedures.
• Reviews quotations, invoices, physical and financial progress of projects.
• Co-ordinates and attends site visits such as client, design and construction meetings to facilitate project delivery.
• Assists Project Manager with schedules for the planning, design, construction, maintenance and fit-up of City’s facilities.
• Assists project manager with respect to investigating and responding to inquiries and/or complaints.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

You must also have:

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently, set priorities, plan and execute a variety of tasks in order to meet deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of construction practices, materials and methodologies.
• Knowledge of Project Management Process and project coordination.
• Excellent writing skills and awareness of other communication tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, plan and execute a variety of tasks in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Ability to travel to various work locations throughout the City of Toronto.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

A Project Management Professional Certificate would be an asset.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

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