Project Coordinator - Lifestyle
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 4-8 years of experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your Role
As a Project Coordinator, it is your responsibility to support Design/Project Managers throughout the life of the project from the initial proposal, through various design phases, to project close-out. This role will be in our Lifestyle studio (retail, hospitality, residential projects).
What You Will Do
- Contract/Proposal Assistance – Write, edit, administer and track signage on Letters of Intent, Interim and Final Agreements, Consultant Agreements, and Work Authorizations.
- Liaise between In-House Counsel, Design Manager and Project Accountant to incorporate comments into draft contract and ensure contract fee is up to date.
- Utilize project management tools to increase efficiency for both Design Managers and the studio; this includes entering staffing and revenue plans, creating project schedules, and using data management software to identify areas of improvement.
- Be a go-to resource in your studio on how to understand, meet, and exceed firmwide metrics goals (staffing and revenue plan completion, contract signage, resilience and sustainability metrics).
- General project assistance such as supplementary project research, meeting notes, updating project profiles, and other miscellaneous tasks to improve the project quality and delivery process.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or Interior Design
- 4-8 years of experience
- Self-motivated and naturally curious about the architecture and design process
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and capable of taking detailed Meeting Notes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Legal and contract review experience is a plus, but not required
- Interest in architectural billings, fee planning, and staffing
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future
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Responsibilities
Support Design and Project Managers from proposal through design phases and project close-out, including preparing, editing, tracking, and coordinating contracts and agreements. Maintain project plans and schedules, support staffing and revenue planning, monitor studio metrics, and assist with research, meeting notes, and project documentation.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or Interior Design and 4–8 years of experience are required. Candidates should be self-motivated, curious about architecture and design, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and have strong communication and note-taking skills; legal or contract review experience is a plus.
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Contract Administration
- Proposal Assistance
- Project Management
- Staffing Planning
- Revenue Planning
- Project Scheduling
- Data Management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Meeting Notes
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Fee Planning
- Architectural Billings
- Project Research
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Contributions
- Annual Bonuses
- Professional License Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Art & Design
- Administrative
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Architecture
- Architectural Technology
- Interior Design
- Lifestyle Studio
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Residential Projects
- Project Coordination
- Design Management
- Project Management
- Letters Of Intent
- Interim Agreements
- Final Agreements
- Consultant Agreements
- Work Authorizations
- Contract Administration
- Project Schedules
- Staffing Plans
- Revenue Plans
- Data Management Software
- Resilience Metrics
- Sustainability Metrics
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Architectural Billings
- Fee Planning
- Meeting Notes
- Project Research