Project Coordinator; Construction Specialist

Position: Project Coordinator (Construction Specialist)
Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 16

The base salary will be $76,490 - $109,190 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

Please note, this position is a 2-year temporary full-time contract opportunity.

About Western
Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

About Us
Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance, and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites, and services within Western's campus community. Our integrated team provides excellence in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities and in serving the community. Our vision is to be recognized as the leader in facilities management among research-intensive universities worldwide.

Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator (Construction Specialist) will be accountable to work closely with internal and external parties on a variety of facilities construction and renovation projects on behalf of Facilities Management ("FM"). The role will provide expertise in all areas of project execution, control and successful delivery. The Project Coordinator will manage the creation of project plans for each project and will ensure the achievement of project outcomes within the established timelines and budgetary constraints.

The role will define deliverables, metrics, identify resource requirements, manage project roles, meet training needs and provide customer satisfaction and reporting to ensure the quality of project deliverables. The Project Coordinator will lead the tendering process for these projects including the issuance of consultant agreements, construction contracts, purchase requisitions, work orders and invoice approvals. The role will prepare and present updates to key groups throughout project life cycles and support the development and delivery of key university communications related to the project implementation.

Qualifications

Education:

Diploma in Engineering, Architectural Technology, or Interior Design OR Certificate of Qualification as recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or relevant discipline is preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification would be an asset

Experience:

5 years of project management experience in construction or renovation, successfully managing small to medium-sized projects

Experience in a large, complex, institutional environment is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, guidelines, and regulations

Project management skills to align projects with strategic goals and operational objectives, ensure team roles are clear, milestones are communicated, and deadlines are met

Organizational skills to manage multiple activities/projects

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of techniques for planning, managing and coordinating projects that involve a variety of parties

Ability to handle diverse situations, multiple and complex projects, and rapidly changing priorities

Knowledge of common project obstacles and necessary controls and contingency plans that will help address them

Ability to establish…