About the role
The Project Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day file management, support of construction activities and scheduling of multiple production housing projects. Using attention to detail, you will be tasked with the development of cost-effective measures, ensuring that all projects meet quality standards, budgets and deadlines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Project Delivery: Budgets, Schedules, Documentation
- Generate purchase orders and coordinate with procurement department or suppliers/vendors for RFIs/ RFPs as required.
- Prepare budgets, monitor accruals, and perform variance analysis for executive reports.
- Assist in production housing project scheduling meetings by recording and circulating minutes and reports.
- Ensure timely and accurate execution of production housing schedules and budgets for construction using the ERP system.
- Monitor and evaluate delays and overruns for course correction/corrective action in conjunction with design, procurement, and construction team members.
- Support the construction team through timely execution and circulation of documentation such as shop drawings, specifications, material selections, lot inspections to our content management system.
Change Management
- Manage craft (trades/suppliers) allocation changes due to added scope of work, change in regulatory requirements or procurement cost savings.
- Manage document change requests, VPOs, urgent construction requests, vendor/partner inquiries or other circumstantial requirements during construction.
Strategy & Process Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement projects to simplify ambiguous processes, improve production lead times and prepare for future organizational transformation.
- Progressively gain deeper understanding and knowledge of real estate and construction ecosystem to align with Rohit Group’s aggressive expansion plans and career advancement opportunities.
- Liaison with cross functional team members in design, procurement, sales, and construction to collaborate on day to day activities, actively exchange information and effectively build consensus for strategic decisions.
- Resolve invoicing/vendor issues and document recurring instances for analysis and process improvement.
- Engage with suppliers and trades to understand their business environment, facilitate ease of doing business and promote long term relationships.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. EIT or PMP would be beneficial.
- Proven Experience: 1-2 years of experience in project coordination or construction management, preferably in the residential home building industry.
- Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in managing scope changes, vendor inquiries, and driving process improvements within construction or real estate projects.
Key Skills:
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple housing projects simultaneously, ensuring they stay on track with timelines and budgets.
- Budget Management: Proficiency in preparing, monitoring, and adjusting project budgets, including variance analysis and cost control.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to manage detailed documentation, schedules, and project specifications accurately and efficiently.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve project delays, cost overruns, and other construction-related issues.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors effectively.
Education
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree or better in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor's degree or better in Business Administration
- Associate's degree or better in Construction Engineering
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
- Project Management Prof
About Rohit Group
At Rohit, also more formally known as Rohit Group, we have a singular vision: Expand across North America, enriching the communities that we serve. We will achieve this by taking a bold and uncompromising approach.
Since our market introduction back in 1986 by the Gupta family, we have expanded across Canada to become a vertically integrated enterprise with over $1B in assets under management. Moreover, we have established ourselves within multiple Canadian markets from east to west, creating value through our real estate subsidiaries, including Rohit Communities, Rohit Homes, Rohit Rental Living, Rohit Commercial, and Rohit Health.
We encourage boldness, operate with ingenuity, harness the strength of our people, and never lose sight of our community focus.
As an employer, we hire for grit, fit, and talent. We boldly embrace work that is challenging, dynamic, and fulfilling, responsibly placing community at the heart of everything that we do.
In short, by being bold, we go further.
Learn more about Rohit at RohitGroup.com.
About the role
The Project Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day file management, support of construction activities and scheduling of multiple production housing projects. Using attention to detail, you will be tasked with the development of cost-effective measures, ensuring that all projects meet quality standards, budgets and deadlines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Project Delivery: Budgets, Schedules, Documentation
- Generate purchase orders and coordinate with procurement department or suppliers/vendors for RFIs/ RFPs as required.
- Prepare budgets, monitor accruals, and perform variance analysis for executive reports.
- Assist in production housing project scheduling meetings by recording and circulating minutes and reports.
- Ensure timely and accurate execution of production housing schedules and budgets for construction using the ERP system.
- Monitor and evaluate delays and overruns for course correction/corrective action in conjunction with design, procurement, and construction team members.
- Support the construction team through timely execution and circulation of documentation such as shop drawings, specifications, material selections, lot inspections to our content management system.
Change Management
- Manage craft (trades/suppliers) allocation changes due to added scope of work, change in regulatory requirements or procurement cost savings.
- Manage document change requests, VPOs, urgent construction requests, vendor/partner inquiries or other circumstantial requirements during construction.
Strategy & Process Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement projects to simplify ambiguous processes, improve production lead times and prepare for future organizational transformation.
- Progressively gain deeper understanding and knowledge of real estate and construction ecosystem to align with Rohit Group’s aggressive expansion plans and career advancement opportunities.
- Liaison with cross functional team members in design, procurement, sales, and construction to collaborate on day to day activities, actively exchange information and effectively build consensus for strategic decisions.
- Resolve invoicing/vendor issues and document recurring instances for analysis and process improvement.
- Engage with suppliers and trades to understand their business environment, facilitate ease of doing business and promote long term relationships.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. EIT or PMP would be beneficial.
- Proven Experience: 1-2 years of experience in project coordination or construction management, preferably in the residential home building industry.
- Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in managing scope changes, vendor inquiries, and driving process improvements within construction or real estate projects.
Key Skills:
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple housing projects simultaneously, ensuring they stay on track with timelines and budgets.
- Budget Management: Proficiency in preparing, monitoring, and adjusting project budgets, including variance analysis and cost control.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to manage detailed documentation, schedules, and project specifications accurately and efficiently.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve project delays, cost overruns, and other construction-related issues.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors effectively.
Education
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree or better in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor's degree or better in Business Administration
- Associate's degree or better in Construction Engineering
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
- Project Management Prof
About Rohit Group
At Rohit, also more formally known as Rohit Group, we have a singular vision: Expand across North America, enriching the communities that we serve. We will achieve this by taking a bold and uncompromising approach.
Since our market introduction back in 1986 by the Gupta family, we have expanded across Canada to become a vertically integrated enterprise with over $1B in assets under management. Moreover, we have established ourselves within multiple Canadian markets from east to west, creating value through our real estate subsidiaries, including Rohit Communities, Rohit Homes, Rohit Rental Living, Rohit Commercial, and Rohit Health.
We encourage boldness, operate with ingenuity, harness the strength of our people, and never lose sight of our community focus.
As an employer, we hire for grit, fit, and talent. We boldly embrace work that is challenging, dynamic, and fulfilling, responsibly placing community at the heart of everything that we do.
In short, by being bold, we go further.
Learn more about Rohit at RohitGroup.com.