Construction Coordinator, Head Office

Job title: Construction Coordinator, Head Office

Company: Killam Apartment REIT

Job description: Construction Coordinator, Head Office, Halifax

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN), is a growth-oriented real estate investment trust which owns, manages and develops multi-family residential properties in Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Killam is focused on maximizing its value and long-term profitability through increasing earnings, expanding the portfolio through acquisitions, and developing high-quality properties in its core markets.

We are currently searching for an experienced, professional and customer focused Construction Coordinator to support our Operations team at our Head Office in Halifax.

Responsibilities:

• Develop drawings to renovate units across Canada using AutoCAD with an understanding of the NBC
• Manage the Renovation Manuals and Specifications for all properties in terms of accuracy and completeness
• Provide support to Property Managers and their contractors throughout the construction process
• Have intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Sketch Up along with an ability to adapt to new technologies
• Prepare monthly reports on construction schedules
• Finding, employing, and managing contractors and sub-contractors with the goal of implementing strong standards of workmanship along with fair pricing
• Preform site visits within the Maritimes, which will require a willingness to travel along with a car for local site visits
• Provide support for the existing supply chain and establish new supply chains in new markets
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Drafting experience is required and some site work is essential
• Strong business and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• To work well with others, sometimes under pressure
• To take initiative and find solutions to different issues and situations
• Strong aptitude would be valued over experience

We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive group benefit plan, dependent scholarship program, and the opportunity to own a piece of Killam through our Employee Unit Purchase Plan.

Application: Please fill out the online application form at https://bit.ly/39mGbN7.

Closing Date: Friday, January 22, 2021

Killam is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. Employees will be given support and encouragement to develop their full potential and utilize their unique talents.

We thank you for your interest in our company and all qualified applicants will be considered; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Expected salary:

Location: Halifax, NS

Job date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:51:43 GMT