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Senior Project Coordinator, Transit – (160576)
Description
Description
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Primary Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator or Senior Project Coordinator will work with Project Managers and technical team members in support of Transit Engineering and Facilities projects and studies. We are seeking a hands-on team player who will be able to assist project managers on a daily basis. Specific responsibilities include written reports and documentation, development and monitoring of project budgets and schedules; monitoring and tracking the progress of project work; project reviews, quality audits, presentations; project set-up, preparation of client billings; revenue recognition; working with project managers to proactively identify project budget and schedule problems and implement corrective actions; review of invoices ans monitoring the status of accounts receivable. Accurate and timely performance and strong multi-tasking skills are essential.
Some of the duties of the Project Coordinator may include any or all of the following:
- Manage project information, including hard-copy and electronic files
- Co-ordinate information flow between project participants, including sub-consultants, and, where appropriate, between the project team(s) and the client(s) in the design and construction phases
- Attend project meetings and prepare detailed minutes of meetings
- Preparing and review of milestone reports
- Develop PowerPoint presentations based on input from project team members
- Prepare new project start-up documents per HDR project and quality procedures, including assisting with the development of work plans and level of effort cost estimates
- Develop and track/monitor project schedules for meetings and deliverables
- Monitor, update and review project financial status (performance against budget) to assist with invoicing and forecasting cost to complete
- Prepare draft monthly progress reports
- Co-ordinate document production for interim and final deliverables.
- Track and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
- Assist in the preparation and production of proposals
- Able to read, interpret and work with multi-discipline drawings and reports.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- A university or college degree is required
- Working previously in an Engineering firm’s office is preferred
- A minimum three plus (3+) years related project coordination experience is required
- Must be a proactive, self-starting, detail oriented individual with strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent English language both written and verbal communications skills are essential
- Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook and Oracle software
- Additional software skills are a plus
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities
- Ability to prioritize competing demands for your time in a fast-paced work environment
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Able to manage priorities and workflow
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn’t only about who you work for; it’s also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill
Industry: Transit
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Transit Engineering
Job Posting: Feb 17, 2022
