Project Coordinator (1-Year Fixed-Term)

Valard Construction; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% RRSP matching program

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Job summary

Valard Construction is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Waasigan Project Team near Thunder Bay, Ontario. The successful candidate will support project scheduling and communication between construction staff and engineers on a major transmission line construction project.

This role requires a post-secondary education in engineering and three years of construction project experience. The position offers a competitive salary between $70,000 - $90,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a construction project environment.
• Ability to interpret project schedules and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of project management processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Gather and coordinate updates on project tasks.
• Support planning activities and develop execution plans.
• Provide project administrative support as required.
• Track target man-hours, schedule, and costs across projects.
• Liaise between field staff, design engineers, and third-party engineers.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Cost Tracking

Scheduling

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Post-Secondary education in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Project Coordinator to support the Waasigan Project Team, based on‑site outside of Thunder Bay, ON.

Reporting to the Project Manager, we are seeking an experienced Construction Project Coordinator to support project scheduling, cost tracking, and communication between field construction staff and design engineers on a 365‑kilometre Transmission Line Construction Project in northwestern Ontario.

Please note: This is a 1‑year fixed‑term role based onsite between Thunder Bay and Dryden, ON. Successful candidates will work varying shifts and may be required to stay in camps or hotels.

Responsibilities

• Gather status updates on project tasks and coordinate schedule updates between the Project Management team and the Project Controls team
• Support planning activities including parallel activity coordination, develop execution plans, milestone lists and applicable timing, identify and quantify uncertainties and risks, and develop contingency plans
• Coordinate communication between functional groups and subcontractors
• Provide project administrative support where required
• Coordinate staff and resources as guided by the construction manager or site supervisors
• Attend pre and post construction meetings as required
• Work with Construction Managers, Supervisors and Foreman to report daily production units and to track changes as needed
• Obtain all necessary backup documentation for submission to client
• Track target man‑hours, schedule, and costs across assigned projects and provide regular updates and reports to the Project Management Team
• Plan projects to accomplish goals within constraints such as time, cost and agreed quality standards
• Liaise between field construction staff, design engineers, and third‑party engineers as required
• Create, maintain and constantly look to improve project processes
• Support scheduling, accounting, cost & document control, procurement, and project filing with all parties
• Assist other project personnel with their duties as required

Requirements

• Post‑Secondary education in Civil or Electrical Engineering
• 3 years of experience in a construction project environment
• An equivalent amount of experience and education/training may be considered
• Previous experience working on a construction site
• Working towards a professional designation (P.Eng., PMP)
• Knowledge of project management processes and best practices
• Proficient with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• Understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to interpret project schedules

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience working with a utility company (i.e. Hydro One)

Benefits

This position offers a base salary range of $70 000 - $90 000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Valard Construction is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.