Project Coordinator (Heavy Civil)

Sureway Construction Group Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

RRSP/TFSA Matching

Travel allowance

Job summary

Sureway Construction Group Ltd. is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the project team on civil earthworks and related construction activities in the Edmonton area.

The role involves daily administration, material orders, time and production reviews, and coordination with foremen and superintendents. The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering qualification or equivalent and strong MS Excel/Project skills, plus solid communication and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with construction experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, MS Project and AutoCAD is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; professional client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Construction Manager with day‑to‑day administration.
• Monitor field work for compliance with standards, procedures, and safety policies.
• Collect, review and approve daily time and production data; manage project costs.
• Order materials and coordinate rentals; prepare and track purchase orders.
• Work with Foreman and Superintendents to ensure work aligns with drawings and permits.
• Prepare monthly progress summaries and coordinate meetings as required.
• Support safety program adherence and incident investigations.

Skills

Communication (oral & written)

Teamwork

Time management

Independence & initiative

Safety awareness

Physically able

Education

Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Sureway Construction

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

Work Local, Work Sureway!

Job Type

Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule

10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Perks

Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Travel

Additional Allowance $45/day traveled

Location

Gibbons area. No direct access to public transportation.

Essential

Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Requirements

• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
• Clean Driver’s Abstract, Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Project Coordinator Responsibilities

• Work closely with and assist the Project Manager and Construction Manager, where applicable, in the day to day duties of the project’s administration.
• Monitor field work, including contract work, to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, specifications, codes and safety policies.
• Collect, review and approve daily time and productions and force accounts for projects.
• Order materials required for project. Coordinate and order rentals as required (and/or setup PO's for rentals).
• Work with job Foreman and Superintendents, ensure we are performing the work as per drawings and permits, costing the job properly.
• Compile, prepare and submit monthly job progress summaries.
• Perform locates and liaison with pipeline reps, etc. Ensure to have all applicable crossing agreements and permits. Ensure work is being carried out as per agreements.
• Attend project coordination and owner/contractor/engineer meetings as requested or required. Provide updates to schedule, progress, and issues.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Work with the Foreman/Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses on the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

Project Coordinator Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent combinations of technical training plus a minimum of two (2) years construction experience.
• Experience in subdivisions, water/sewer and earthworks is preferred.
• Proficiency and ability to learn organizations computer systems and software, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, AutoCAD.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to represent the company and project team in a professional manner to the client, related project staff and the community.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as, being an independent self- starter with exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills required.
• Must display and promote a continuous regard to safety.

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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