Intermediate Professional, Project Coordination

WSP Global Inc.; Prince George; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator to join their dynamic Ground Engineering and Materials Team in Prince George, BC. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects while collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including First Nations and government authorities. You'll be instrumental in managing project proposals, coordinating fieldwork, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The firm values inclusion and offers flexible work options, making it a fantastic place to grow your career in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about project management and eager to make a difference, this could be your next great opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, budgeting, and cost forecasting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals including work scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Monitor and report project progress, including variance analysis.
• Assist project managers with issuing monthly invoices and cost changes.

Skills

Project Coordination

Budgeting

Cost Forecasting

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Relevant Diploma or Degree

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM)

Job description

Intermediate Professional, Project Coordination

Prince George, BC, Canada

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Coordinator to join our Ground Engineering and Materials Team based out of our office located in the City of Prince George, BC. You will join our highly successful team, using your skills to assist in the management and execution of various high-profile and critical projects throughout BC and Yukon.

Why choose WSP?

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. WSP’s Earth and Environment division includes 14,000 professionals worldwide; we collaborate to protect and conserve natural landscapes and design the foundations on which our communities stand.

As a materials professional based in one of our most strategic northern offices, you will interact closely with important stakeholders in northern settings, including engagement with First Nations partners, natural and renewable resource investors, and with government authorities committed to energy and infrastructure upgrades.

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform.

A day in the life:

• Preparing proposals, including development of work scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for senior review;
• Providing coordination activities including set-up of field work programs, preparation of field work instructions, equipment provision and subcontractor procurement;
• Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans;
• Monitoring and reporting of project progress including variance analysis;
• Preparing cost change management, including assisting project managers with variations;
• Assisting project managers with issuing monthly invoices;
• Acting in a key role to deliver a variety of geotechnical assessment and construction implementation projects.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Confidence and experience with project coordination, including budgeting, cost forecasting and stewardship of project controls;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong verbal and written communication in English are essential.
• Relevant diploma or degree, and Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) certification is a plus.

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Strong technical, oral and written communication skills;
• Experience in recordkeeping and estimating;
• Previous project coordinator experience with a geotechnical or civil contractor or consultant;
• Aspiration to develop your technical and collaborative skills;
• Strong commitment to health and safety in all operations.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $64,300 - $88,400

The final salary awarded for this role may vary based on several factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Info

• Job Identification 63596
• Locations 3456 Opie Crescent, Prince George, BC, V2N 2P9, CA
• Posting Date 11/15/2024, 06:18 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy is expected at all times.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.