Job title: Bilingual Project Coordinator, Construction

Company: Canadian Tire

Job description: What you’ll do

The position of Project Coordinator reports to the Associate Vice-President. Working within a high energy team, this is a high-profile role responsible to lead, motivate, support, and train a team of external consultants and general contractors in all aspects of design, construction while ensuring the team delivers a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders/clients.

The incumbent will be responsible in working with the Project Management Team to ensure that the projects meet metrics associated with project budget, design, schedule, safety, quality, coordination and all due diligence regarding the construction of new stores, expansions, renovations, gas bars and other capital programs.

The position deals with constantly changing priorities, complex approval processes and the intricacies of the design and construction industry at large.

Implementation of all individual elements of high-profile building development initiatives, including design, construction, budget control, operational requirements, responsible for ensuring project management framework and promoting project management best practices.

Assist in supporting the Real Estate and Development team in the site acquisition, site layout/design, and municipal approval phase of projects.

Work with the Project Manager on the design of all aspects of the project, including site layout, building layout, and the construction of same with the needs of internal/external stakeholders, including associate Dealers while ensuring compliance with project metrics and corporate design standards with emphasis on high value and functionality.

Managing the planning and scheduling functions which provide for the development of an overall project schedule, the establishment of project milestone dates.

Responsible for the hiring of all consultants/engineers required to provide design drawings, working drawings and specifications for the project.

Responsible for the procurement of all approvals/permits from the authorities having jurisdiction.

Prepare tender package and invite contractors, review and analyze bid submissions with the estimator group, issue letter of award and prepare contracts.

Make site visits and retain outside resources when appropriate to manage the project, schedule, budget and quality of workmanship.

Formulate and present overview on project status, debrief and update senior management and stakeholders on all aspects of a project.

Have the ability to read, interpret, analyze and forecast a project’s cost report and determine the status of the job in terms of schedule and costing.

Project Close-out

This position works with:

Staff, middle management, and occasional senior management throughout the Corporation in regard to design and construction of projects.

Municipal staff, politicians, adjoining property owners, developers, contractors, consultants, insurance companies and legal firms in regard to the development of the project.

National account managers, sales staff, technical and professionals regarding materials and construction methods.

Dealers and store staff to coordinate their requirements with construction and to resolve warranty items.

What you’ll bring

Bilingualism (English and French) is required.

Travelling a day per week requires additional time beyond normal working hours.

Strong financial skills.

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Architecture, Engineering or Project Management.

Minimum 2-3 years experience of related retail/commercial and gas bar construction experience.

Superior interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence,) skills essential.

Basic level of design and construction industry knowledge and experience is essential.

Excellent time management skills.

Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, listening, written and verbal communication skills.

Computer proficiency in Project Management software, Microsoft Office, Excel, and project scheduling tools.

Hybrid

At Canadian Tire we value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

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About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there’s a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

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Location: Laval, QC

Job date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:20:21 GMT

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