IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Job Title: Project Coordinator – Real Estate Asset Management

Location: Toronto,  Ontario

Reports To: COO

Company Overview:

Hove Street Properties Limited (HSPL) is a leading real estate asset management firm focused on the strategic oversight, value creation and day-day operations of a diverse property portfolio comprising over 17M SF across North America. Our team manages the portfolio on behalf a single private ownership group

Position Summary:

Hove offers a unique handson environment where an individual can make an impact while continuing to develop their professional skills. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator to coordinate activities on multiple projects including acquisitions, capital expenditures (renovations and new constructions projects) and insurance policy renewal. As integral member of the Team, the Project Manager will coordinate with property managers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders – including senior management to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with asset performance goals. The position requires applied industrial property experience, knowledge of construction & strong organisation skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities related to new acquisitions and capital projects - including renovations, tenant improvements, and repositioning efforts and new build construction
• Assist with project scopes, budgets, timelines, risk assessments, and compliance with all local codes, permitting processes, and safety regulations.
• Assist with bidding and contractor selection process; manage vendor relationships
• Track project progress and timelines; providing regular status reports to senior leadership and members of the transaction team.
• Partner with HSPL’s property management and leasing teams during project execution
• Assist with the development of the annual business plans / budgets for the properties
• Generally engaged to assist in all aspect of executing the portfolio strategies, as directed by the COO
• Assist with the annual insurance renewal, including management of any recommended actions from Insurer

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' related experience, specifically in working in property and / or asset management
• Minimum direct exposure to the industrial asset class of 2 years
• Demonstrated project management experience in the commercial real estate sector

• Basic knowledge of commercial construction,  building systems, construction and property operations.

• Broad understanding of overall real estate legal principles, leases and operations
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Property Management software , such as MRI, MS EXCEL, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate excellent organizational & time management skills, and possess ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment with specified deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Exhibit attention to detail and accuracy in daily activities but also the ability to connect strategic objectives and culmination of financial results
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• University or College degree in Business, Real Estate, Urban Geography or  Economics is preferred

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.