Development Coordinator

**ABOUT WALES MCLELLAND**

Wales McLelland is an industry leader, well established in BC, working mainly in the Lower Mainland. We have been in operation for over 50 years. Our success has been driven by and is thanks to our employees’ years of experience and excellence in the field. They’re the reason why we have a name that our partners trust.

Simply put, we’re family, and we’re always looking to welcome new talent to the team.

We are a general contractor that provides pre-construction, design-build, and construction management services for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients, we specialize in tilt-up construction.

Our Company values guide everything we do, at Wales McLelland our values include Safety, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment.

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As a Development Coordinator you are responsible for assisting the Director of Development, Development Manager, and Estimating Team with day-to-day coordination and administration of Development Services and Preconstruction Services being provided to current and prospective clients.

**OPPORTUNITY**:
This role provides unique industry experience and learning opportunities to grow your career, within a dynamic and highly collaborative team. You enjoy problem-solving and creating impactful projects from inception to shovels in the ground, working for some of the most interesting and diverse clients in our market. Realizing projects big and small for a variety of typologies, uses, clients, and site features are all part of what we do. Adding value for our clients through collaboration with our team, while developing deep understanding of development and the process, is inherent in this role.

This goes beyond design and permitting management. The Development team oversees and is responsible for all aspects of securing new projects and implementing a development and preconstruction program. We work with our overall construction team, to deliver industry leading development services and construction excellence to our clients.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Issue RFPs to various consultants and design-build trade contractors. Evaluating proposals and making award recommendations.
- Assist with coordinating consultant drawings and deliverables, including tracking and follow up.
- Assist with scheduling the project from initial design through the design development phase.
- Assist the Director of Development, in close coordination with the Estimating department and Operations department, in drafting and issuing project proposals, budgets, cash flows, and preliminary schedules.
- Act as a liaison with subcontractors for budgeting, value engineering, and constructability during design development activities.
- Perform document control functions.
- Liaise with Accounting department on invoice inquires.
- Take and distribute meeting minutes and follow up on action items.
- Inform Director of Development and other required parties about project status and issues that may impact client relations.
- Use municipal GIS tools to obtain municipal planning and property information and restrictions.
- Review and summarize basic legal title documents.
- Assist with basic estimating and quantity takeoffs.
- Draft letters and outgoing formal correspondence.
- Support the development of design and building specifications.
- Assist with drawing reviews.
- Work with the Operations Department to ensure a seamless transition into construction.
- Provide support in developing strong client relations through liaison and coordination activities.
- Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude - set the standards for professionalism.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum 2 years of experience in working as a Development or Project Coordinator, construction industry experience is preferred.
- Diploma in Urban Land Economics or BCIT Construction Program Management Diploma preferred.
- High level of consistent professionalism in dealing with external clients and project stakeholders.
- Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Newforma, Blue Beam).
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organized, multitasker with the ability to set and manage priorities.
- Exceptional time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle pressure situations in a professional manner.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.

**BENEFITS**:
In addition to a positive and respectful work environment, the following are some of the benefits of working at Wales McLelland:

- Competitive compensation packages
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, including paramedical services
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Education reimbursement and paid training opportunities
- Exposure to challenging and complex projects
- RRSP matching
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Modern and open corporate head office
- Company events such as Holiday parties, BBQ’s, corporate lunche