Overview of Forum:
Forum Asset Management is an investor, developer and asset manager operating across North America for over 28 years, focusing on real estate, private equity and infrastructure. We are committed to creating value that benefits our stakeholders and the communities in which we invest, delivering what we call Extraordinary Outcomes.™
The enterprise value of our assets under management currently exceeds $3.1 billion. We’re proud to have delivered top tier alternative asset returns since 2002, while positively impacting over 11,000 lives.
Position Overview:
Forum is seeking a Coordinator, Real Estate Project Management to play an impactful role within Forum’s largest and growing platform – it’s real estate business. With its focus on owning and developing (i) High turnover rental housing such as purpose built student accommodations and micro-units (ii) Self-storage facilities and (iii) Commercial assets secured by credit tenant leases — Forum’s real estate business is poised for growth notwithstanding the challenging macro environment.
Reporting to and working closely with the Project Manager, Real Estate, the Project Management Coordinator, Real Estate will be actively involved in all real estate development and capital improvement projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Project Manager, Real Estate with the scope, scheduling, and budgeting on all projects.
- Oversee and assist in managing external project teams throughout the lifecycle of a project.
- Ensure project team adheres to agreed upon timelines and deliverables.
- Track project cost and schedule from inception to completion and report on any variances to plan.
- Analyze project data, code invoices and produce progress reports/ billings.
- Coordinate contractor bidding process by preparing and distributing tender documents, scope of work and drawings.
- Assemble specifications as required and distribute to design consultants, contractors, and the internal team.
- Issue and monitor changes to contracts and/or drawings, including RFI’s, CCN, and SI.
- Attend all regular project meetings and take and circulate meeting minutes, as required.
- Ensure proper storage of files, drawings, etc. throughout construction to completion.
- Assist with construction negotiations and awards under the direction of and with the approval of the Project Manager.
Candidate Profile:
- 2+ years project coordinator experience in construction; residential experience preferred.
- Technical diploma in Construction, Building, Civil or Architecture or civil engineering degree.
- Understanding of Procore & Bluebeam is an asset.
- Previous experience with MS Project is required.
- Understanding of construction and project management principles.
- Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards.
- A clear and direct communication style and strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong work ethic and style that will excel in an environment of accountability.
- A team player with leadership abilities and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Track record of extracurricular and community involvement.
- Thrives in a high paced working and deadline driven environment .
At Forum, we encourage diversity. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high-performing team. Forum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know.
