- Company Name
- RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
- Job Title
- Project Coordinator, Commercial Construction (12 Month Contract)
- Job Description
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Job Title: Project Coordinator, Commercial Construction (12 Month Contract)
Role Summary: Coordinate landlord and tenant construction projects across Western Canada, supporting Senior Project Managers through planning, execution, reporting, procurement, and budget administration to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and on budget.
Expectations: Deliver accurate and timely project documentation, maintain strong stakeholder communication, manage multiple projects simultaneously, uphold compliance with lease agreements and municipal regulations, and demonstrate independent judgment while collaborating across teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in project planning, scheduling, and execution across the portfolio.
- Liaise with Asset Management, Property Management, Leasing, Procurement, contractors, consultants, architects, municipalities, and tenants.
- Prepare and present construction budgets, quarterly accruals, and Project Status Reports.
- Review lease and offer to lease documents to confirm project alignment with contractual obligations.
- Conduct site visits to monitor schedule, budget, and quality; issue change orders and budget revisions as needed.
- Prepare scopes of work, review bids, select contractors, and manage contract documentation.
- Maintain accurate project records and reporting in Yardi ERP (asset‑level) and Excel.
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of commercial retail construction, building systems, estimating, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Ability to read blueprints, interpret building codes, and apply municipal requirements.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); Yardi ERP is an asset.
- Excellent time‑management, organizational, and detail‑oriented skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication; capable of preparing reports and presenting to executive managers.
- Critical thinking, problem‑solving, and independent work capability.
Required Education & Certifications:
- University degree or college diploma in construction management, civil engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum two (2) years of construction industry experience providing administrative and project‑coordination support.