Project Coordinator

DSEL - David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd.; Canada; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental/medical benefits plan (premiums

Wellness Spending Account

Remote work flexibility across Canada

Annual career review

Job summary

DSEL - David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Project Coordinator to support land development design, manage design constraints, and coordinate with project professionals. The role emphasizes preparing communications, reports, and permit packages while supporting Project Managers in day-to-day tasks.

You will gather design information, track agency comments, and ensure timely submissions, with remote work flexibility across Canada and opportunities for merit-based growth.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Proven ability to solve problems and communicate ideas clearly in technical and non-technical terms.
• Above-average knowledge of Word and Excel; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written communications, emails, mark-ups, or sketches for coordinating subdivision design.
• Gather, compile, and review project-specific design information and constraints.
• Coordinate with internal staff across Detailed Design and Contract Administration.
• Assist with design reports and permit application packages.
• Collect and manage approval agency comments and responses.
• Expedite circulation and submission of time-sensitive information and deliverables.
• Assist construction handover packages and support project management communications.
• Independently monitor tasks and provide updates through to completion.

Skills

Problem solving

Clear communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DSEL's Project Administration department is a skilled group of dedicated engineers that manage the land development engineering design and approval process, coordinate with other project professionals, and maintain and improve client relationships. The Project Coordinator is an instrumental member of the team, providing support to the Project Manager and Junior Project Manager. The Project Coordinator is responsible for all day-to-day coordination activities related to land development design, including initial engineering investigations, collection of engineering design constraints, coordination with project designers, preparation of engineering reports, navigation through the design and approvals process, and design handover for construction.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare written communications, including emails, mark-ups or sketches to aid in coordinating the subdivision design with external project professionals
• Gather, compile, and review project-specific design information and constraints
• Coordinate with DSEL's internal staff in the Detailed Design and Contract Administration departments as necessary to complete project coordination tasks
• Assist with the preparation of design reports and permit application packages
• Collect and manage approval agency comments and responses, including coordination of contributions from others
• Expedite circulation and submission of time-sensitive information and deliverables
• Assist with the preparation of construction handover packages
• Support the project management team and communicate with external project professionals
• Independently-monitor assigned tasks and provide updates through to task completion

What will help you succeed in this role:

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Proven ability to solve problems and to communicate ideas clearly in a technical and non-technical manner, both written and verbally
• Above-average knowledge and abilities in Word and Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a team environment

Reporting to: Project Administration -Project Manager

Employment type: Permanent; Full-Time (36-hours per week); Remote

What we offer:

• Remote work flexibility across Canada
• Dental/medical benefits plan (premiums paid by DSEL)
• Wellness Spending Account
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities to grow based on merit not years of service
• Supportive place to work with team event opportunities
• Annual career review

DSEL is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of disability, race, ancestry, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground of discrimination prohibited by law. DSEL's commitment to freedom from discrimination extends to all employment-related decisions, including those relating to recruitment, hiring, termination, remuneration, benefits, promotion, training and personal development.

DSEL is committed to fair and accessible recruitment and employment practices. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of our selection process.