Project Coordinator

KGS Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KGS Group is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Winnipeg office to support the Mechanical-Industrial Department. You will coordinate tasks, track deliverables, and assist with scheduling, budget monitoring, and contract administration, interfacing with clients and contractors.

The role offers collaboration in a friendly environment with opportunities to contribute to proposals and business development, and periodic travel to project sites within Manitoba.

Qualifications

• One to five years of experience in a similar role.
• Engineering degree (B.Sc.) from a recognized college or technologist diploma; eligible to be registered as an E.I.T. or P.Eng. in Manitoba.
• Engineering disciplines preferred: mechanical, industrial or manufacturing.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently, and within tight timelines.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project or P6 is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within Manitoba and ability to undergo security clearance checks.

Responsibilities

• Gathering, tracking, and assigning tasks and deliverables for mechanical and multi-disciplined projects.
• Preparation of project and client progress reporting.
• Monitoring project expenditures, budgets, and reviewing invoices.
• Coordination with team leads and project managers to determine critical timelines.
• Identifying scheduling issues in advance and working with stakeholders to resolve.
• Preparation of schedules.
• Support business development/marketing and proposal writing efforts.
• Travel to work sites may be required periodically.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Organized

Self-motivated

Client relationships

Education

Engineering degree (B.Sc.) or technologist diploma

EIT or P.Eng. registration in Manitoba

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Word & Excel

Job description

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.

We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.

Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.

The Role

We are looking for a Project Coordinator to join our Mechanical-Industrial Department in our Winnipeg office. As KGS Group continues to develop strong technical delivery teams, we are looking to support our teams with focused project coordination support. This role would assist with many of the day-to-day project coordination tasks, assist with scheduling and contract administration, manage priorities, and track deliverables. You will be working in a friendly and collaborative environment with the opportunity to interface directly with clients and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Gathering, tracking, and assigning various tasks and deliverables for mechanical and multi-disciplined projects

Preparation of project and client progress reporting

Monitoring project expenditures, budgets, and reviewing invoices

Coordination with various team leads and project managers to determine critical timelines

Identifying scheduling issues in advance and working with the stakeholders to resolve

Preparation of schedules

Support business development/marketing and proposal writing efforts

Travel to work sites may be required periodically as needed

About You

One to five years of experience in a similar role

Must have degree in Engineering (B.Sc.) from recognized college or technologist diploma and suitable experience. Successful candidate should be registered as a n E.I.T. or P.Eng. in Manitoba. Engineering preferred disciplines include mechanical, industrial or manufacturing

Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently, and within tight timelines

A task-oriented, organized, and self-motivated personality with a demonstrated ability to take ownership of their work, maintain project momentum, and drive projects to completion

Experience with project management tools, such as MS Project or P6, is considered an asset

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Interest in project management and administrative project functions

Experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment is considered an asset

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in building client and contractor relationships

Willingness to travel within Manitoba as required

Valid Class 5 driver’s license and ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.

KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.