Project Coordinator, Real Estate
Location
Ottawa, ON | Canada
Job description
Canada Lands Company is a self-financing federal Crown corporation specializing in real estate and development, and attractions management. For more than 25 years, the company has developed some of the most sought-after communities in Canada while serving as the innovative steward of some of the country’s most iconic attractions: the CN Tower and Downsview Park in Toronto, the Montréal Science Centre and the Old Port of Montréal.
Short Summary
Under the direction of the Real Estate management team, the Project Coordinator coordinates and administers supporting real estate activities and tasks over extensive cycles to support project owners (Directors) enabling them to focus more broadly on the fulfillment of the vision, strategy and master plan associated with their respective projects. The Project Coordinator adds value primarily by managing the flow of project-related written and verbal correspondences and by researching, analyzing and processing important documents to advance and maintain project momentum. The Project Coordinator is a pivotal member of the regional Real Estate team, performing a broad range of tasks and activities in support of the regional office operations.Job Description
1. Provides support to the region in the areas of property acquisitions, master planning, redevelopment, and servicing/construction and provides necessary follow-up to ensure timely completion.
- Participates in planning (i.e. physical, regulatory), servicing, and project management reviews/initiatives.
- Assists with the development and coordination of consultant selection processes.
- Assists with the direction/work of external multidisciplinary team (contractors, engineers, surveyors, architects, planners, property/leasing managers, etc.) to achieve project objectives.
- Follows up with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. government, public, community associations, other corporations, etc.) to support project development objectives.
- Assists in preparation of documents for Board submissions; conducts analysis and supports the preparation of progress reports for Senior Management, Board members, steering committees, and other audiences, as required.
- Prepares and administers technical documentation, including Request for Proposals (RFPs) and associated procurement documents
- Prepares engagement letters for approval, with adherence to CLC policies and guidelines.
- Prepares and administers contracts, ensuring proper authorization within CLC’s Delegation.
2. Participates in the budget process, including the review of contract amounts/details, progress claims and invoices.
- Participates in the preparation, review and implementation of divisional and regional short and long term planning activities (budgets, strategic and business plans).
- Works with the regional/project accountant to provide necessary supporting information/documentation.
3. Participates in agreements of purchase and sale, including the coordination of sales and marketing activities.
- Assists the regional Real Estate team with due diligence (i.e. appraisals, brokers, signage, advertising, credit checks).
- Assists with the preparation of, and fulfilling obligations related to agreements of purchase and sale.
- Ensures copies of contracts/agreements are forwarded to the appropriate offices (regional office, Finance, Corporate Affairs), and properly classified and filed for auditing.
- Prepares Sales Abstracts/summaries for senior management approvals.
- Finalizes closing documentation (i.e. ensures receipt of fully executed transfer deed and survey plan prior to closing).Qualifications
- Post-secondary education, college degree, business or technical diploma or sufficient equivalent work experience in one of the following fields required:
- engineering,
- architecture,
- urban planning,
- other construction / development related fields (surveyors, appraisals etc.).
- Minimum of three to five years of experience in land development and/or construction required.
- Good knowledge of all aspects of real estate development and delivery processes as well as current industry trends and practices.
- Project management or contract management training and/or experience required.
- Knowledge of general business principles, financial management, as well as, environmental issues/remediation techniques are assets.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, an asset.
- Bilingualism is an asset.Working ConditionsWorking in an office environment.
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