Project Coordinator

Valard Construction LP is Canada's premier powerline contractor, serving clients in both public & private sectors. We offer construction services in overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems, substations, fibre optics, as well as substation and transmission foundations.

Valard Construction LP is seeking a qualified Project Coordinator to join our team of project support staff. The Project Coordinator will be under the mentorship of a Project Manager. This position involves comprehensive project management, encompassing the scheduling of tasks, deadlines, and milestones for clients, stakeholders, and resources. This role is responsible for facilitating communication between field construction staff and design engineers, as well as coordinating with third-party engineers when their expertise is required. Furthermore, the position entails a critical review of drawings and the provision of valuable input on engineering matters to Construction Managers and Supervisors.

Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning projects to accomplish goals within constraints such as time, cost and agreed quality standards.
• Help coordinate staff and resources as guided by the Site Supervisor, Construction Manager, or Project Manager.
• Fulfil both technical and administrative needs as required.
• Scheduling tasks, deadlines and milestones for clients, stakeholders and resources.
• Assist with managing the project on a day-to-day basis including preparing and forwarding project updates and reports to the Project Manager.
• Coordinating communication between staff and 3rd parties as required.
• Liaising between the field construction staff and design engineers.
• Reviewing drawings and providing input on any engineering issues to Site Supervisor, Construction Manager, or Project Manager.
• Supporting the Quality Department with technical engineering support when needed.
• Providing technical engineering expertise on calculations and reporting.
• Interpreting drawings related to the field.
• Tracking and reporting project information by communicating project data in different formats; Reports, Presentations, Visio diagrams.
• Creating, maintaining & constantly looking to improve project processes.
• Create & maintain data systems for inventory.
• Support scheduling, accounting, cost & document control, procurement, project filing & communication with all parties.
• Interface with project construction management teams to establish workflow.
• Sound knowledge of project documents including schedule, drawings, and specifications.
• Create procedures and reporting for the management on site.
• Assist/work outside their position should no work for the position available (no adjustment in wage).
• Build rapport with all department personnel.
• Interface with other departments and leads as needed and guided by management.
• Ensure that all employee information is kept confidential and secured.
• Self-starter and the ability to work in a team environment or independently.
• Collect and provide all the necessary documents and information for site management.

Knowledge/Skills:

• A degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering is a strong asset.
• Experience working with a utility company, primarily Substations, is a strong asset.
• 3-5 years of experience in a project environment.
• Previous experience working on a construction site office would be an asset.
• Exemplary knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel.
• Working towards a professional designation (P.Eng., PMP, SCMP).
• Knowledge of project management processes and best practices.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality concerning project information and status, financial documents, and employee files.

Additional Skills:

• Communication abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
• Attention to detail; high level of accuracy and maintains data integrity.
• Very effective organizational skills.
• Effective written communications skills.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheet and word processing programs and other programs as needed.
• Initiative; proactively oversees.
• People skills: manages complaints and upset people without becoming upset or frustrated.
• Attentive; follows directions and implements processes.
• Understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to interpret project schedules.

Benefits:
Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meet the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.