Intermediate / Senior Project Coordinator, Civil Contractor | Vancouver – Outpost Recruitment

Outpost Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator to oversee infrastructure projects for both private and public clients. This full-time permanent role involves planning, directing, and coordinating engineering activities to ensure project goals are met within budget and on time. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a relevant degree, and extensive experience in construction engineering. You'll collaborate with various teams, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Join a dynamic team where your leadership and interpersonal skills will make a significant impact on project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7 years of construction engineering experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and focus on developing soft skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract administration and coordinate project requirements.
• Assist Field Engineers with job duties and maintain safety policies.
• Supervise junior staff and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Engineering

Interpersonal Skills

Resource Monitoring Techniques

Soft Skills Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

8 years construction engineering experience

Tools

Cost Accounting Software

Estimating Tools

Job description

Civil contractor seeking a Project Coordinator for infrastructure projects for both private and public clients. Plans, directs, and coordinates engineering and scheduling activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and budget by performing the following duties personally or through collaboration with Site Supervision and Project Teams. In addition, this position will provide assistance with preparation of tenders and estimating as required. Salary range will be $75,000 - $100,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Key Responsibilities of Project Coordinator:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Manage subcontract administration and permanent material supplier through monitoring of correspondence, issue change orders and pay sheet;
• Issue service agreements for various needs as directed by Project Manager;
• Coordinate requirements and progress with Structural Design Engineers or other consultants;
• Review critical picks;
• Assist Field Engineers with job duties and requirements such as timecard review, invoice processing, JHA etc.;
• Attend weekly Crew Safety Meeting and Monthly Safety Meeting;
• Maintain knowledge and enforce Company Safety Policies;
• Develop good working relationship with Owners, subcontractors and field personnel;
• Support project with all technical matters and determine outside assistance when needed;
• Participate in Project Close-Out Report;
• Set productive, consistent and acceptable work example;
• Submit monthly pay estimate and subcontract pay vouchers;
• Track quantities (material/labour) for payment and cost purposes;
• Code daily labor, purchase orders, subcontractor invoices, costs, quantities, actual expenditures, etc. for tracking in cost system;
• Calculate material/work quantity requirements (takeoffs); monitor progress, percentage complete per work item;
• Perform weekly quantity input;
• Review monthly project fuel log and Master Equipment Log as assigned;
• Prepare and manage submittals & RFI’s;
• Review incoming submittal prior to sending to Owner;
• Update and maintain project baseline & weekly schedules;
• Maintain documentation to support the Company’s position for claims resolution;
• Assist / manage workplans, post plans and pre-plan process;
• Update as-built drawings;
• Manage permanent material acquisition (inventory upon delivery, etc.);
• Coordinate and circulate responses to all affected personnel and subcontractors; and
• Assist in managing environment permits and regulations.

Supervisory Requirements of Project Coordinator:

Supervise Junior Engineering and Project Administrative Staff. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring and training Employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; disciplinary actions; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required Knowledge and Skills of Project Coordinator:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 7 years construction engineering experience and/or training; or
• 8 years construction engineering related experience and/or training; and
• Resource monitoring techniques (i.e. cost accounting, basic estimating) and construction technology, process systems and/or structures experience is preferred.
• Required Company or Regulatory Certifications; and
• Required Company HSE Certifications.

To be successful in this position, you will be a motivated and professional individual with a strong interest in developing your project management and leadership skills. Your success can be attributed to your strong interpersonal skills and ongoing focus on developing your ‘soft skills’ to meet company objectives while demonstrating shared values of integrity, honesty, energy and teamwork.

Ideal Candidate:

• Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada will be considered.
• Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.