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Van Hien Nguyen

Construction Project Coordinator

About

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PMP®-certified civil engineer with hands-on experience supporting construction project coordination, including design reviews, schedule tracking, RFIs, submittals, and site documentation, with a strong collaborative mindset and a reputation for reliable coordination support. Based in Toronto, I am pursuing execution-focused roles within construction project environments, bringing a detail-oriented and cooperative approach while actively building practical experience in the Canadian construction sector.

Qualifications

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  • Construction Project Coordinator with hands-on experience supporting projects from pre-construction through close-out, contributing to planning, schedule compliance, site coordination, and on-time delivery.
  • Provided scheduling and reporting support using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Excel, including progress updates, client reports, and monthly billing assistance, applying structured project management practices (PMP®).
  • Assisted with subcontractor and procurement coordination, supporting budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders, tender administration, quotations (RFCs, PCOs), and compliance tracking (insurance, licenses, approvals).
  • Managed document control, RFIs, and submittals, coordinating drawings, approvals, and logs using Autodesk Build (ACC), Procore, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
  • Detail-oriented team contributor supporting meetings, site coordination, QA/QC, safety documentation, and project close-out, while actively building practical knowledge of Canadian Building Code requirements through structured learning and ongoing professional development.

Tools

My favorite tools.

Primavera P6 MS Project Microsoft Excel Procore Autodesk Construction Cloud AutoCAD 2D Bluebeam Revu Microsoft Teams Outlook Google Workspace

Experiences

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Construction Project Coordination & Management

2015 – 2025

  • Supported pre-construction and early execution activities, including scope coordination, constructability reviews, schedule compliance, cost tracking, and QA/QC documentation.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams and international consultants, supporting meetings, information flow, action tracking, and project documentation using Microsoft Teams and cloud-based tools.
  • Assisted with tendering and early procurement, including RFP/RFQ preparation, bid review support, vendor onboarding, and procurement documentation.
  • Administered project controls and change documentation, including RFIs, PCOs, COs, submittals, progress draws, and payment applications.
  • Managed document control and drawing coordination, supporting distribution, revisions, and site communication.
  • Supported project close-out and handover activities, assisting with deficiency tracking, as-built records, O&M manuals, warranties, and final submissions across multiple project types.

Design & Site Coordination

2001 – 2015

  • Supported design and construction coordination through design reviews, stakeholder follow-ups, and approval tracking.
  • Assisted with drawing review and document control, supporting revisions, site-issued changes, and as-built updates.
  • Coordinated QA/QC and site records (NCRs, RFIs, COs, submittals), supporting issue tracking and compliance documentation.
  • Supported multidisciplinary coordination across education, urban development, and power projects through document control and technical alignment.
  • Assisted with site coordination and field issue tracking, helping teams resolve constraints and maintain schedule momentum.
  • Supported project close-out and handover documentation, including as-built records, technical submissions, warranties, and final deliverables.

Background

Education and certifications.

Education

  • 2025Engineering Connections Program — ACCES Employment and Seneca College
  • 2001 – 2003Master of Civil Engineering — Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam (WES equivalency: Canadian Master’s degree, 2 years)
  • 1996 – 2001Bachelor of Civil Engineering — Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam (WES equivalency: Canadian Bachelor’s degree, 4 years)

Certifications

Safety & Site
  • 2025WHMIS
  • 2025Working at Heights
  • 2025Basics of Supervision
  • 2025Health and Safety Awareness (Worker/Supervisor)
Professional
  • 2025PMP® / PMI-ACP®
  • 2025Procore: All Products Certifications
  • 2025Primavera P6 Project Management

Contact

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