Construction Project Coordinator

Construction Project Coordinator - Full Time

Flourish Affordable Housing Communities

Hamilton, Ontario

Salary: $60,000 - $85,000

Position Description:  As the Construction Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting in successfully delivering the broad spectrum of affordable housing and social-purpose real estate developments Flourish undertakes. The role is dynamic, requiring professional engagement with various stakeholders including clients, design consultants, contractors, suppliers, and municipal officials.

About Flourish: Flourish is a not-for-profit real estate development services company established by Indwell. Flourish supports clients pursuing affordable housing and social-purpose projects. Our team can assist with the full range of development activities, including project ideation and site selection, planning and community engagement, funding strategies and program model design, and project management through design, construction, and occupancy.   

Flourish deploys the accumulated development experience of Indwell, a Canadian leader in developing new affordable and supportive housing. Our expertise reflects Flourish’s role in creating homes for over 1,000 households in both urban and rural communities, demonstrating our creativity and collaborative approach to outcome-focused project management.  To learn more visit:  www.flourish.ca

Hours of Work/Location: 40 hours per week, primarily weekdays Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.  Schedule may vary based on project needs & seasonal responsibilities.  Base of work is at the Flourish office at: 1907 King Street East, Hamilton.   

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:  

Project Feasibility:   

Obtain information and make deliberations on potential properties and their viability for development as affordable housing projects

Assist in preparing initial concept and cost analyses for potential purchases, towards recommendation to the Client’s board of directors

Coordinate with design, planning, and other feasibility consultants   

Procurement:  

Assist in procurement of consultants and project team members needed to meet project requirements, including preparation of scopes of work

Support Request for Proposal processes through term setting, circulation, evaluation, and recommendation phases

Review contracts and purchase orders related to project deliverables, including monitoring quality of deliverables

Ensure records suitable for reporting on contracts are maintained for client and funder reference

Partnership Development:   

Identify potential partners appropriate to the Client’s projects

Prepare and coordinate Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) as necessary

Assist in management of partner relationships as required

Project Pre-development:  

Assist with community engagement, project concept ideation, business plan projections, and other pre-development activities during the feasibility assessment phase, enabling Clients to respond to Requests for Expression of Interest or other opportunities

 Communicating and Reporting:   

Aid in the preparation and writing of professional documents, including feasibility reports, business cases, funding proposals, financing applications, project charters, and project progress reports, tailored to the specific project

Provide regular communication by email and other digital means, in-person meetings, phone calls, etc.

Review the management of files to ensure all project information is appropriately documented and secure

Provide presentations to the Client’s teams, including Board of Directors, as required

Maintain professional relationships with all consultants, municipal and other government officials, funders, and all participants in the development process

Provide project support to Project Managers by performing maintaining project controls, developing progress reports, and updating schedules as needed

WHAT YOU WILL BE BRING:    

Completion of a four-year technical degree in architecture, design, construction, urban planning, or a related field

Industry experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements

Experience in the fields of architecture, construction, real estate development, project management, financial administration, grant writing, or community engagement is considered an asset

A commitment to upholding and modeling Flourish's mission, values and other operating standards and policies, reflecting them in all interactions and decisions

Self-motivation and willingness to work co-operatively with senior staff and colleagues

Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office & MS Project, Bluebeam, and other software as required

Advanced written and verbal communication

A solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage and motivate project teams

Adept to decipher and comprehend construction documents

Proficient in creating project and construction schedules

Ability to take on challenging tasks that require independent problem solving and creative thinking

Excellent organizational skills in leading projects, prioritizing and meeting deadlines

A valid driver license, access to a vehicle, and ability to attend to project sites is required

We want you to thrive:         

Vacation: 3 weeks (15 days) paid with 8 HEAL days (sick and personal appointments) per year

Extensive Benefits paid: Extended health (100% medication coverage- some exceptions may apply), dental and vision care.  Life Insurance and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program- primary care and professional consulting services

Group RRSP: Indwells contributes 5% of salary

Onboarding Process: We provide an extensive onboarding process that includes virtual training, in person training and shadowing other staff

Professional and Personal Development: We provide an Annual Spring Leadership Conference to grow professionally and a Fall Spiritual Nature Retreat to rest and recharge with co-workers. Trainings including  topics related to the StrengthsFinder assessment, Indigenous Cultural Safety, 2SLGBTQIA+ Awareness, First Aid.

Social Events:  Indwell’s Hope and Homes Banquet yearly to celebrate the important work we do + team gatherings

We’re seeking to create a diverse work culture with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.  Our employment, supports and services are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.  And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities.  

 To APPLY:  Please forward your cover letter and resume via our sister company website: www.indwell.ca/careers. We thank all for your interest; however, only those applicants that are being considered will be notified.  

Flourish uses AI-assisted tools in the hiring process with human oversight where final employment decisions are made by people. We are committed to using these technologies in a manner that is fair and transparent.  

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Flourish in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.     

Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process.