Junior Project Coordinator

Sureway Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering firm in Edmonton is seeking a Junior Project Coordinator for summer 2026 opportunities. The role involves assisting the Project Manager in administration, monitoring compliance in fieldwork, and maintaining accurate project logs. Candidates must be enrolled in a Civil Engineering program and possess knowledge of construction equipment and MS software. The position offers a dynamic learning environment with competitive wages, ideal for aspiring engineers looking to kickstart their careers in the civil construction industry.

Benefits

A learning environment

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program at a post-secondary institute.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications.
• Effective and professional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and Construction Manager in project administration.
• Monitor field work for compliance with standards and procedures.
• Liaison with subcontractors to expedite drawings and information.
• Maintain accurate logs of project status.
• Perform document control functions following policy.
• Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

MS Excel

MS Word

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Trimble tsc3/tsc7

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineering Co-op Students – Summer 2026 Opportunities

Sureway is one of Alberta’s largest heavy civil construction contractors. Sureway has 50 years of experience performing projects requiring civil earthworks and grading, utilities and off-sites, mine operation, aggregate extraction and construction management. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Sureway’s projects are primarily located within Edmonton and surrounding areas, with projects extending as far north as the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

What we offer

• A learning environment in a very exciting, dynamic and growing company
• An opportunity to challenge your abilities; while working alongside the top performers in the industry
• Competitive Wages

Position

Junior Project Coordinator

Job Type

Full Time, Co-op, Starts May 2026, four (4) and/or eight (8) month duration

Interviews Start

mid-January 2026 (only successful candidates will be notified)

Schedule

10 + Hours/day 6 & 1 Rotation, Schedule as per Operational Requirements, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Location

Edmonton and Surrounding Area’s

Essential

Hard‑working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Requirements

• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
• Clean Driver’s Abstract, Valid Driver’s License

Pre‑employment

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Junior Project Coordinator overview

• Work closely with and assist the Project Manager and Construction Manager, where applicable, in the day to day duties of the project’s administration.
• Monitor field work, including contract work, to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, specifications and codes.
• Act as liaison with subcontractors in expediting drawings and related information.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs (Vendor/Subcontractor, Purchase, Owner, etc.), track responses and advise of the status of any changes.
• Understand and perform document control functions in accordance with on-site policy and procedures, transmitting and tracking of submittals, compose agreements, and maintain project expediting list.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program at a post-secondary institute.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Must have a good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Trimble tsc3/tsc7.
• Effective and professional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as, being an independent self‑starter
• Must display and promote a continuous regard to safety.