Project Coordinator (Student Term)

Valard Construction; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Calgary is seeking Project Coordinator students to assist construction management teams. You will maintain project schedules, manage costs, and facilitate communications. Ideal candidates are engineering students with a keen interest in construction. This role offers valuable industry experience and the opportunity to develop essential skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering program with at least one semester remaining.
• Previous experience or exposure to the construction industry is an asset.
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating staff, resources, and workflows.
• Support project planning by scheduling tasks and deadlines.
• Track and report project progress through updates.

Skills

Proficiency with standard computer programs

Ability to interpret project schedules

Understanding of construction drawings

Education

Currently enrolled in an Engineering program

Job description

Our Substation group has opportunities for Students to join our growing team as Project Coordinators for work terms, based in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, we are seeking eager, organized engineering students with a strong interest in building their careers in our powerful sector of the construction industry. The Project Coordinator (Student Term)s will provide support to construction management teams and will help move projects forward by maintaining project schedules, managing costs, and ensuring strong communication among team members as well as assisting with the coordination of materials, logistics, and reporting. This role contributes to the overall success of the project while offering the student valuable field, construction industry and project management experience.

Please Note: These positions are based in our Calgary office and require the students to be in Calgary for the duration. We have options for 4/8/12/16 months terms.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating staff, resources, and workflows, supporting construction management teams on-site and in the office
• Support project planning by scheduling tasks, deadlines, and milestones to meet time, cost, and quality objectives
• Track and report project progress through updates, presentations, and other reporting tools
• Facilitate communication between field staff, design engineers, clients, and other stakeholders
• Provide technical engineering support, including calculations, reporting, and assistance to the Quality Department
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents to support execution
• Develop and maintain project processes, procedures, and data systems, including inventory management
• Support multiple departments with scheduling, cost tracking, procurement, documentation, and filing
• Assist with on-site management by preparing reports, collecting documentation, and maintaining project records
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all employee and project information
• Perform additional tasks as needed

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering program with at least one semester remaining
• Previous experience or exposure to the construction industry is an asset
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and related documentation
• Ability to interpret project schedules and timelines
• Proficiency with standard computer programs, including spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation tools

Benefits

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

About Our Business

Valard Construction is Canada's premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level
• 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