Project Administrator

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Administrator is responsible for project administration activities including but not limited to maintaining project documentations, completing project set up, financial and administration close out requirements.

The Project Administrator is responsible for project administration activities including but not limited to maintaining project documentations, completing project set up, financial and administration close out requirements.

• Inputs project information into databases and completes project set up process

• Maintains project documentations such as project plans, meeting minutes, contracts, bid packages, technical and financial close outs, etc.
• Monitors project progress and timelines and prepares status reports to assist with timely project delivery.

• Works with relevant stakeholders to collect vendor qualification documentations and ensure vendors are activated and set up within financial systems.
• Executes the purchase order process.
• Reconciles purchase orders to invoices to ensure accuracy.

• Prepares various reports to support monitoring of project progress, costs, key performance indicators, etc.
• Reviews and communicates risks to Project Managers.

• Executes project close out requirements.
• Gathers and ensures receipt and sign-off of all project documentations. Files project documentations.
• Ensures receipt of all invoices. Follows up with vendors where required. Reconciles purchases to invoices to ensure accuracy and ensures all invoices are paid.
• Reviews and reconciles actual project expenses against cost estimates.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Community college diploma
• 1 to 3 years of project administration or administrative work experience
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to provide project administration support
• Ability to maintain accurate data
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to extract and compile data into reports
• Ability to communicate effectively with others for the purpose of data exchange, clarification and follow up
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications in particular – MS Project, MS Excel, MS Outlook, along with ability to quickly learn new applications

• Demonstrates an interest in pursuing Project Management Institute Accreditation

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $54,185 - $67,732 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.