Dexel Developments - Project Administrator

Who is Dexel?  Inspired by our past, present, and future, we transform the landscape in Canada’s fastest-growing city.
Dexel is proud to be Halifax’s premier design-build urban developer. Specializing in a multi-residential hi-rise, we manage all aspects of the project from preliminary design to occupancy.
Our Culture  Ours is a work hard play hard team that focuses on quality and community. At Dexel we aspire to build and be the best. We pride ourselves on being a family firm that operates exclusively in Halifax, for over 20 years. We believe in continual learning, fostering a tight-knit work family, pushing to our potential, checking egos at the door, honoring our community, and getting the job done.

What You Will Do  As part of our collaborative project team, the Project Administrator keeps the information, documentation and administrative details behind our developments organized and moving. Working with both the office and field teams, you’ll support projects from pre-construction through construction and close-out, making sure the right information gets to the right people at the right time.
Own project files and records – hard copy and digital
Keep trade, vendor and purchase order documentation organized
Coordinate project documents across teams and stakeholders
Build complete close-out packages for turnover
Track safety program documentation
Organize meetings, schedules and minutes
Help set up and wrap up project site offices
Support onboarding and role-specific training
Jump into projects that improve administrative operations
Be the administrative link between the office and the field
What You Bring to the Table   Business or construction-related diploma/degree
Administrative experience – construction is a definite asset
Multi-unit residential construction experience
Procore and Microsoft Office know-how
Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit or ArchiCAD familiarity is an asset
Construction drawings don’t intimidate you
Strong document management and organization skills
Safety awareness and knowledge
Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for what’s missing
Ability to juggle deadlines and changing priorities
Clear written and verbal communication
Collaborative, adaptable and ready to help
“How can I help?” mentality

What We Offer   Competitive salary and benefits
Exposure to full construction lifecycle – from pre-construction through project close-out
Opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals
Professional development and learning opportunities
A collaborative environment where your organization and ideas make an impact
Variety – no two projects or days are quite the same
Dynamic and family-oriented work culture
Work Environment  You’ll get the best of both worlds – working from the office while staying connected to what’s happening in the field through regular construction site visits. Expect a collaborative, deadline-driven environment where details matter, priorities move, and keeping project information organized helps the entire team get the job done.