Project Coordinator, Residential Highrise | General Contractor | Vancouver – Outpost Recruitment

Leading General Contractor seeking an experienced Project Coordinator in Vancouver BC to support and assist the project team in all coordination aspects of the construction of a major residential high-rise project including. Under the direction of a Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will ensure timely and accurate flow of information related to project details and safety protocols to subtrades, clients/owners, architects, and other project stakeholders. This position provides an opportunity to be actively involved in all aspects of construction documentation control, systems, and processes. Salary will be in the range of $60,000 – $80,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Responsibilities of Project Coordinator

• Collect, organize, and maintain all project materials including (but not limited to): drawings, specifications, purchase orders, design plans, contract documents, file correspondence;
• Prepare change order documentation and tracking of all contracts change orders and purchase orders;
• Assist with the sample and shop drawing review process throughout the project including review, distribution, and final approvals electronically;
• Report on project progress and productivity to senior management and clients;
• Ensure compliance with on-site and company-wide health and safety protocols and policies;
• Communicate with subtrades to assist in budgeting to ensure they understand their scope of work;
• Review designs and use knowledge of construction methods to determine the most cost-effective approach.

Knowledge and Skills of Project Coordinator

• Certificate, diploma or degree in Building Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field;
• Minimum one-to-two (1-2) years of experience in construction on-site as a Project Coordinator;
• Proficiency in Procore, MS Project and other construction related software will be considered a strong asset;
• Academic experience or professional exposure to Design or VCON will be considered an asset;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written/verbal) skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines;
• Willing and excited to work on site and be actively involved in project execution.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $60k – $80k depending on experience. Great benefits package.
• Benefits & Perks | 100% health/dental coverage and big discounts on everything from tickets to travel*
• Retirement Matching | Up to 5% match on retirement saving contributions
• Compensation | Competitive pay with annual market analysis
• The People | Annual events to bring us together and connect across markets and teams
• Giving Back | 2000+ volunteer hours since launch of our Community Engagement program
• Leadership | 12 passionate execs focused on developing our teams and emerging leaders

Ideal Candidate:

Ideal candidate is adaptable, with attention to detail, coupled with exceptional organizational and time management skills that allows not only you to work efficiently, but also preciously in a goal driven environment. You value the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, as it aligns with your goals to continuously learn and grow within the construction industry. While demonstrating a positive attitude and commitment to excellence, you can work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and take pride in your work with understanding the importance of quality, accuracy, and client satisfaction at every stage of the construction process.

Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.