Project Coordinator - Telecommunications Construction

Talent Pool Builder; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Competitive wages

Team events

Career growth

Job summary

BAAC Construction in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Project Coordinator to support telecom construction projects across the province. You will work with the Project Manager and field operations to keep schedules, locates, documents, and reporting moving smoothly.

Ideal candidates bring fibre or telecom construction experience, comfort with locate processes, strong data entry skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving, growing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in fibre or telecommunications construction in Alberta (preferred).
• Comfort with data entry, tracking and reporting.
• Able to coordinate with field personnel and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Submit, track, and renew locate requests through Utility Safety Partners.
• Monitor ticket status and expiry dates to keep crews moving.
• Coordinate with locators and keep contractors informed of locate status.
• Enter and maintain accurate project data, docs, and field records.
• Assemble as-builts, test results, and close-out packages.
• Prepare weekly progress reports and dashboards.
• Coordinate meetings and log minutes; follow up on actions.

Skills

Fibre/telecom construction

Data entry

Coordination

Independence

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Trimble Construction One

Job description

Project Coordinator – Telecommunications Construction

Position Summary

BAAC Construction is hiring an organized, proactive Project Coordinator to support the delivery of telecommunications construction projects across Alberta.

Working closely with the Project Manager and field operations, you will keep projects running smoothly behind the scenes, managing schedules, locates, documentation, data, tracking, and reporting, and coordinating day to day with contractors and stakeholders.

This position is ideal for someone with a telecommunications construction background who is confident with locates and data management, wants more ownership, and is comfortable working independently in a fast-moving, growing company.

Location

• Reporting office located in Calgary, Alberta

What You'll Do

Locates

• Submit, track, and renew locate requests through Utility Safety Partners
• Monitor ticket status and expiry dates so crews are never held up
• Coordinate with locators and keep contractors informed of locate status

Project Data & Document Control

• Enter and maintain accurate, up-to-date project data, including production, locates, permits, and field records
• Maintain project documentation and document control, including:
• Drawings and permits
• Contracts
• RFIs and change orders
• Daily reports, field reports, and site photos
• Assemble as-builts, test results, and close-out packages

Scheduling, Tracking & Reporting

• Update project schedules and trackers with field progress, and prepare look-ahead reports for the Project Manager
• Track production quantities and reconcile them against subcontractor invoices
• Support purchase orders and cost tracking
• Maintain the project permit and approvals tracker with the permitting team, flagging upcoming expiries and conditions
• Prepare weekly progress reports and dashboards

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with field personnel and operations to keep information flowing between the field and the office
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, record minutes, and follow up on action items
• Act as a point of contact for contractors, landowners, and municipalities on routine matters, and log all communications

Safety

• Support safety documentation, including orientations, hazard assessments, and incident reporting

What You Bring

Required Experience

• Hands-on experience in fibre or telecommunications construction, ideally in Alberta, with a solid understanding of field activities and terminology
• Confident with locate processes and submitting and managing requests through Utility Safety Partners
• Familiarity with construction drawings, document control, and permitting processes
• Comfortable coordinating directly with field personnel and operations

Technical Skills

• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
• Experience maintaining trackers, databases, and reporting tools
• Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, and Trimble Construction One is considered an asset

Core Competencies

• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Clear, professional communicator with contractors, municipalities, landowners, and internal teams
• Keeps things moving without being chased and wants to grow their career with the company
• Self-starter who takes initiative and works well with a high degree of autonomy
• Alberta-based experience and a strong understanding of how projects get done here
• Comfortable in a growing company where processes are still evolving, and sees that as an opportunity to contribute
• Hands-on and willing to pitch in wherever the team needs support
• Raises issues early and follows through on commitments

What We Offer

• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health benefits (dental care, vision care, disability insurance)
• Paid time off
• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
• Company events and employee celebrations
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within BAAC Construction Inc.

Why Join BAAC Construction?

• Work on high-demand telecommunications and fibre optic infrastructure projects across Alberta
• Play a key role in keeping projects organized, on track, and moving forward
• Be part of a team committed to quality, safety, and excellence
• Join a growing company with steady work and long-term career opportunities
• Build your career with a respected civil construction and telecommunications contractor

Equal Opportunity Employer

BAAC Construction is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.