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WHO WE ARE

 

Kindred Construction is a growing, mid-sized Construction Manager and General Contractor operating throughout British Columbia’s Lower Mainland and Sea-to-Sky Corridor. We service commercial, residential, and institutional sectors, focusing on design forward, unique builds and tenant improvements. We are committed to high quality projects and high safety standards and are experiencing steady, persistent growth.  We provide an innovative workforce with like-minded professionals excited about building exceptional projects.

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

The Project Coordinator Co-op Student, under direction or moderate guidance, provides technical and/or management support for construction projects, including safety and quality control, and assists operations staff to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

 

The Project Coordinator will report to the Senior Project Coordinator and/or Project Manager and interacts closely with the project team, consultants, sub-trades, and support staff.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

• Promotes a culture of health, safety, and environmental protection on the project by taking an active role in the implementation of the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) program to achieve compliance of Kindred HS&E standards, applicable OH&S Acts, regulations, and codes
• Supports and maintains Kindred’s project management systems and procedures including digital platforms, project filing system, cost accounting system, and project directory
• Performs general administrative and record keeping functions including the review and distribution of documentation; preparation of correspondence, submittals and RFIs; maintenance of files, logs, drawings, and specifications; and records and distributes accurate meeting minutes
• Participates in site inspections and safety visits to resolve site coordination issues and concerns
• Assists with the review and processing of invoices and progress claims
• Supports the change order management process by securing pricing from the vendor/subcontractor, reviewing, and inputting the data for review, submitting change requests for approval, and following through with (sub)contract change orders / purchase orders as directed
• Supports and prepares for project close out by collecting warranties, O&M manuals, and occupancy documents; creating handover documents; demobilizing site; and archiving documents
• Develop and maintain working relationships with trades and suppliers
• Performs other related duties

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution program in Project Management, Construction Management, Architectural and Building Technology, or other related fields.
• General understanding of construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Working knowledge of current construction practices and methodology
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders
• Capable of working co-operatively to achieve team goals and objectives
• Strong computer skills with an aptitude for learning new programs. Familiarity with scheduling software an asset
• Ability to work with numbers to manage contracts, project budgets and basic accounting functions for invoice coding, and trade contract management.
• Ability to adapt to a new industry, company, environment while learning quickly from experience and in technical courses and seminars