Project Coordinator (Construction)

MWH; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

Time Off Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

MWH is seeking a Project Coordinator to support both preconstruction and construction efforts. This site-based role will be located in Winnipeg, Canada, with potential relocation or significant travel for future projects and will report directly to senior project leadership.

The role includes supporting procurement, document control, and site coordination to ensure work aligns with permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of construction/design/management experience.
• Familiarity with PM databases and project controls software.
• Experience on heavy civil or industrial construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with subcontractor procurement and management, package development, construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, and project controls.
• Perform ongoing quality inspections ensuring compliance with permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and disseminate documentation records such as submittals, status reports, sketches, material calculations to supervisor.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, temporary works, change orders, and estimates.
• Research drawing interpretation issues, initiate RFIs, and follow through to resolution.
• Layout building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and installation of materials.

Skills

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera Contract Manager

Expedition

SharePoint

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across North America.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about leading impactful infrastructure delivery, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

MWH is currently seeking a Project Coordinator to support both preconstruction and construction efforts. This position will be site based in Winnipeg, Canada, however future projects may require relocation or significant travel. This position will lead the engineering of a wastewater treatment plant and future municipal projects, this position will report directly to senior project leadership.

Essential Functions

Selected individuals will provide technical support to project management and project supervision staff to ensure construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with company policy and engineering standards.

• Assist with subcontractor procurement and management, package development, construction layout, material and equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, labor productivity reporting, document controls, material purchases, deliveries and inventory, and project controls.
• Perform ongoing quality inspections; verify all completed work complies with applicable permits, codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as materials and equipment submittals, status reports, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, temporary works, work method statements, change orders, and estimates.
• Prepare/facilitate and submit work method statements, ensure requisite approvals and permits are obtained prior to work commencement.
• Research resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors. Initiate RFI’s and follow through to resolution.
• Layout and provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
• Establish and implement office procedures as they relate to the administration of construction contracts.
• Implement project controls for distribution and record keeping of correspondence, technical records, and other project documents.
• Review all incoming correspondence and initiate action on it, record minutes of the weekly and monthly project site meeting, review and process the Contractor’s pay applications, review of the project schedule, process RFI’s and produce weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
• Ensure project management systems are maintained up-to-date and accurate.
• Assist with review and analyze Contractor claims, prepare change orders, and manage claims and change order records.
• Assist estimating staff with quantity takeoffs and solicitation of subcontractors and material vendors.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees but following the company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of experience, skills and training may be substituted.
• 3+ years of construction, design, and management experience/knowledge.
• Experience on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to assume responsibility and work within a larger team environment.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with Project Management data base systems such as Primavera Contract Manager, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with water/wastewater construction.

Compensation

• 70-85K CAD
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• Time Off Program (includes vacation, holiday and personal time)
• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

MWH is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. Accommodations are available on request to support the recruitment process.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.