Job Description

Convergint is currently recruiting for a Project Coordinator to join the Capital Projects team, supporting the QEII project in Halifax.
As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are effectively executed within budgeted cost and time schedules as well as monitors the productivity of crews at the worksite who install/assemble components of products and systems. As a key participant in the relationship with contractors, company and client, the Projects Coordinator plays an important role as a coordinating manager and customer point of contact.
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Coordinator.
Who We Are
With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
What you'll do with "Our Training and Your Experience"

• Manages, oversees and coordinates many aspects for large complex projects from award through completion of project, including overall site management of project(s) for successful and timely completion within budget as required by the contract. Handles multiple projects simultaneously.
• Translates a variety of customer needs / requirements into detailed project plans to meet customer requirements; reviews and approves estimated costs prior to bid; provision of technical assistance to sales force as and when required; project design engineering; supervision of installation labor and subcontractors; preparation of project schedules, subcontracts, change proposals, project invoices; assists with collections on projects.
• Effectively communicates project requirements to project team and wider organization as and when required and maintains accurate and up to date records of job status, job changes, material flow and other control records necessary for processing of internal and external reports.
• Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Proactively communicates project schedules, project change proposals and related project activities on a regular basis with customer and seek to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Coordinates the procurement of installations materials, supplies, services and controls necessary for timely and cost-effective completion of project within budget.
• Establish project milestones and analyze costs; Exposure to financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports; identify reasons for low job site productivity and determine impact on the project; adjusts or corrects project plan and/or project cost estimates as necessary to meet financial goals.
• Manage the execution and review of all scope of work, terms and conditions in customer contracts including cost control, delivery fulfillment, and quality of service and other customer requirements as they arise.
• May perform limited range of managerial responsibilities including but not limited to: planning, assigning and directing work; performance management; project budget. Oversees subcontractor selection process and work.
• First point of contact to coordinate receiving and dispatch of goods with transporters and suppliers in timely manner
• Acts as "our customer's best service provider" at all times thereby ensuring Convergint is the customer's first choice for service.
• Executes all work in accordance with Provincial, local regulations, general best practices as well as company health and safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What You'll Need:

• Strong ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to deal with a wide cross section of people both internal and external to the business.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Service skills and awareness for customer care/satisfaction.
• Strong computer skills - Word / Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines.
• Shows initiative engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solution.
• Strong financial analytical skills including cost control.
• Strong ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members.

Requirements:

• Technical school or college diploma is preferred; extensive relevant experience will also be considered
• At least 3 years of previous project coordination experience required
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification preferred
• Experience in systems integration and/or construction is preferred

Company Benefits and Perks
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
• Employer contribution to RRSP
• Work environment committed to safety.
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• And much more...

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.
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