Project Coordinator - Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified construction company is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator in Edmonton to oversee highway maintenance projects. The ideal candidate has a background in Construction or Civil Engineering, with strong project coordination skills and the ability to manage client relations. This position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a recognized and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Excellent training and benefits

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project or Quality Coordination experience in highway or construction.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Capable of solving issues and generating solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project work on Highway Maintenance Operations.
• Secure pricing from vendors and manage client relations.
• Conduct quality field inspections and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Project Coordination

Client Relations

Data Analysis

Construction Knowledge

Technical Skills (MS Word, Excel)

Education

Completed post-secondary education in Construction or Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimating and Scheduling Software

Job description

Overview

You are an experienced Project Coordinator with an unrelenting drive for results and client satisfaction. You are a natural leader who will successfully oversee short and long term projects for the highway maintenance team while ensuring the objectives align with the overall company direction.

We provide a competitive total compensation package, excellent training, benefits, RRSP and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within our diversified company. To learn more about working with Ledcor and to apply for the Highways team in Leduc, Alberta, please see the application information below.

Application: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdhNKGIZL4c

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and technical support for project work on Highway Maintenance Operations including subcontractors and hired services as appropriate
• Provide project management support by securing pricing from vendors, reviewing and inputting the data, client relations, subcontractor management, cost reporting and related activities
• Perform data analysis: including winter storm analysis, historical trends and data prediction
• Perform general administrative and recordkeeping functions including the review and distribution of documentation; preparation of correspondence and meeting minutes, tracking of project milestones and financial deadlines, maintenance of files, logs, drawings and specifications
• Maintain a strong quality and contract understanding, with the ability to train new team members
• Coordinate and maintain project quality documents, including completing quality related field inspections and proper recordkeeping
• Support the subcontract management and procurement process through the tendering and awarding of work or supply materials, processing invoices and progress claims, and assisting with the review of documents and inquiries
• Prepare purchase requisitions for approval and assist with procurement of materials and equipment
• Promotes a culture of health, safety and environmental protection on the project by taking an active role in the implementation of the Ledcor Safety Program to achieve compliance of Ledcor Health and Safety standards, applicable OH&S Acts, regulations and codes

Qualifications

• Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Civil Engineering or related discipline an asset
• A minimum of 3 years of Project or Quality Coordination experience on multiple projects, preferably in the highway or construction industries
• Strong desire to own workload and work with little direct supervision
• Can build relationships, is team orientated, personable, confident, able to influence key stakeholders and proactively participate in discussions
• Able to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple internal and external project stakeholders and interpret stakeholder needs
• Strong technical skills including experience with MS Word, Excel, and estimating and scheduling software. Previous exposure working with Government Clients (MTO, Municipalities, etc.) would be an asset
• Capable of identifying issues and generating solutions
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Fit for lifting of material samples up to 20 kilograms to a height of 3 feet
• Must have a valid driver\'s license and provide a clear driver\'s abstract

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.