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Associate, Project Coordinator, Construction

Toronto, Ontario
Mid Level

About the role

About The Company We create value for people and places

As active owners, operators, and managers of real estate, we bring over 25 years of experience to every investment. Our strategically integrated investment management platform provides single-point access to both private and public real estate markets worldwide. With in-house expertise across investment, development, and property management, we actively create and enhance value for our partners and communities. Since we started investing in real estate in 1999, we’ve repeatedly delivered strong risk-adjusted returns through all market cycles by bringing a patient ownership mindset to investment decision-making, enabling us to spot opportunities that others have missed. We invest in people and properties because at Hazelview Investments, we believe value is built by those who take ownership of the outcomes.

Our Core Values

  • Trust
  • Ambition
  • Collaboration
  • Ownership Mindset
  • Having Fun

About The Position The Project Coordinator plays an integral and important part in the Development Team by helping to support the team with a variety of tasks, ranging from general administration and coordination to minor project management. This role is ideal for a collaborative, self-starter with strong time management skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Development and Project Management staff as required with day-to-day project tracking and client deliverables.
  • Assist with municipal construction approvals including building permits, temporary and permanent utility connections and other miscellaneous permits.
  • Meeting/calendar coordination and bookings with construction manager, partners, client and consultant teams.
  • Work closely with the Development team and Project Managers to prepare and distribute meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and other key project reporting and communications. Coordinate all internal and external meetings.
  • Support in tracking of all financial details related to contracts, committed costs, change orders, invoicing, etc. to ensure accurate, real-time reporting.
  • Track Project schedules and key project milestone schedules for accurate, real-time reporting on critical dates.
  • Support preparation of any regular Project Status / Executive Status reporting.
  • Lead the preparation of various Consultant and Construction Management RFPs and prepare analysis of submissions and provide guidance on completeness.
  • Review drawings for inconsistencies and design efficiencies.
  • Support in overseeing all on-site activities.
  • Assist in plan and specification analysis to provide clear, trackable, and coordinated interpretations of the design/drawings for construction.
  • Advise Project Manager of potential problems and assist in resolving issues.
  • Complete bid comparisons and review all construction tenders.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating active project files, including logging deliverables, information on changes, and project correspondence.
  • Collecting, organizing, and tracking due diligence deliverables.
  • Editing/proof-reading communications to management.

Job Requirements Education and Experience:

  • 2-3 years experience in a Real Estate Development, Construction, Project Management or Engineering environment
  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction, or a related discipline.
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® designation, Project Management Professional (PMP)® designation, or Project Management Certificate from a qualified University or College would be considered an asset.
  • Experienced in reading and understanding architectural and civil drawings, Purchase and Sale Agreements, and Development Agreements include Municipal Planning Documents is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of municipal review and approval process.

Qualifications

  • Excellent computer skills with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Bluebeam Revu and Acrobat Pro
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to multi-task/prioritize and work under tight timelines.
  • Ability to travel to job/project sites and other locations is required.
  • Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance.
  • Continuously strive to improve skills and work knowledge; keeps up to date in the field of specialization.
  • Cooperate and collaborate with other teams to achieve corporate goals and objectives as to quality, service, cost and profit.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up skills.
  • A professional demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A methodical thinker with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to read working drawings.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to develop excellent relationship management skills with team, municipal staff and consultant team.
  • Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset.
  • Actively championing diversity, equity and inclusion to create an environment of belonging.

Hazelview Investments is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. If you require a disability–related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We will accommodate your needs as required under applicable legislation. Information related to accommodation requirements will be addressed confidentially. While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All selected candidates will be asked to complete pre-employment criminal & background checks. Any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory results of all applicable checks. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

About Hazelview Investments

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We are Hazelview Investments. We have been active investors, owners, and managers of real estate investments since 1999. We create long-term value by investing in people and properties. We invest both publicly and privately to access the best real estate around the world and we actively manage our investments with our fully-integrated, global investment management platform.