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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The Development Coordinator’s purpose is to assist the development team in delivering and implementing quality development programs that meet, and aim to exceed, client and Company expectations. The Development Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and execution of assigned project administration and documentation activities, including liasoning with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal Develop Coordinator will be detail oriented, and client-focused.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assist the Development Manager to:

- Write and submit responses to new project Request for Proposals (RFPs) to obtain new work.
- Issue RFPs to various consultants and design-build trade contractors, evaluate their proposals, and make award recommendations.
- Obtain all required project approvals, including compiling, tracking, and submitting permit submission packages, such as for rezoning, Development Permits, Building Permit, Servicing Agreements, WSA, MFLNRO, CSR ministry instruments, etc.
- Review drawings and specifications, and comment on the building design, possible cost savings measures, and potential construction problems.
- Develop preliminary project schedules from initial design through the design development phase.
- Review and summarize basic legal title documents.
- Coordinate requests and ensure receipt of all consultant drawings and deliverables, including tracking and follow-ups.
- Draft and issue project proposals, budgets, cash flows and preliminary schedules.
- Act as liaison with consultants, subcontractors, and clients through timely and professional communications and responding to inquiries and requests.
- Ensure overall client satisfaction through timely and professional responses to questions and concerns, submission of deliverables, and proactively identifying and addressing issues
- Take and distribute meeting minutes.
- Liaise with the accounting department on invoicing requests and issues.
- Use municipal Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to obtain municipal planning and property information and restrictions.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum 2 years of experience in working as a Development or Project Coordinator is considered an asset.
- BCIT Construction Program Management Diploma or UBC Diploma Program in Urban Land Economics (DULE) or equivalent preferred.
- Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Blue Beam).
- LEED AP and/or knowledge of LEED projects considered an asset.
- 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 lunches etc.
- New equipment, new technology, and new tools
- Engaged and dedicated management team
- Open-door policy

**Salary**: CAD $60,000 - $90,000 per annum

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