Project Coordinator, Infrastructure

The Calgary Airport Authority; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Calgary Airport Authority is seeking an Infrastructure Project Coordinator to lead the planning, scoping and coordination of small to mid-sized infrastructure and construction projects across Calgary International and Springbank Airports.

The ideal candidate has a post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related discipline, 4–6 years of project coordination experience, excellent communication, and a valid Class 5 driver's license with a current abstract.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related discipline required.
• 4-6 years of experience coordinating small to mid-sized construction or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with ability to collaborate with stakeholders and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Role is safety-sensitive; pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver's license and a current driver's abstract.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scoping, and coordination of small to mid-sized infrastructure and construction projects.
• Coordinate execution of operational construction projects, including scheduling, contractor coordination, and site oversight.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and documentation to ensure compliance with scope, budget, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Conduct site inspections and support quality, safety, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Support procurement activities and coordinate project close-out documentation and turnover.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

Status: Full-Time, Temporary (3-4 Year Terms starting September 2026), Unionized

Work environment: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH) Employees must be available to work in the office up to five (5) days per week when required to support business priorities.

Number of positions available: 4

Closing Date: September 1, 2026

WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we’re the team that keeps Calgary connected - and you could be our newest member.

We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

WHAT’S THE TEAM LIKE

The Infrastructure Team is a dynamic and collaborative team responsible for designing and building everything at both Calgary International and Springbank Airports. We take pride in delivering high-quality projects that shape the airport experience, and we do it in a fast-paced, engaging environment. While we’re serious about our work, we also know how to have fun. We have a social, supportive team where collaboration and camaraderie are key.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning, scoping, and coordination of small to mid-sized infrastructure and construction projects.
• Coordinate execution of operational construction projects, including scheduling, contractor coordination, and site oversight.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and documentation to ensure compliance with scope, budget, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Conduct site inspections and support quality, safety, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Support procurement activities and coordinate project close-out documentation and turnover.
• Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Architecture, Construction Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is required. Extensive directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• 4-6 years of experience coordinating small to mid-sized construction or infrastructure projects is required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with operational and project stakeholders, communicate impacts, and resolve issues affecting safety, schedules, and operations.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• As this position is considered safety-sensitive, candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process.
• This role includes driving as part of its duties; therefore, candidates will be required to provide a valid Class 5 driver's license and a current driver's abstract as part of the hiring process.

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET

• Bilingual in English and French.
• Experience working in operational environments such as airports, healthcare facilities, or public infrastructure.
• Professional certifications such as CAPM, PMP (in progress or completed), EIT, or CET/C.Tech.

WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

OUR VALUES

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.

We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.

We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.

We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.

We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.