Project Coordinator - Temporary Contract

Stanford Climate Ventures; Squamish; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 9/80 work schedule

12-month temporary contract via third‑

Travel to project sites

Job summary

Carbon Engineering seeks a Project Coordinator to support planning, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning for its Technology Development Campus. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners, working from office, home, and on-site with travel to ensure milestones are met.

Required 2–5 years in project management or coordination, familiarity with permits and industrial development from design to commissioning, and strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of project management or coordinator experience.
• Experience working with municipalities to obtain Occupancy Permits (Development Permit, Soil Management Permit, Building Permit & Site Servicing Agreements).
• Experience on commercial & industrial developments from design to commissioning.
• Experience in issuing RFIs/RFQs and reviewing vendor documents, drawings and specs.
• Experience in SIMOPs and managing multiple operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Tenant Improvement installations and manage internal & consultant teams.
• Develop scope, cost, schedule and execution strategies for CE TDC projects.
• Manage monthly project status reports, scope changes, schedule, budget and risks.
• Identify, report and resolve unsafe conditions and incidents in line with policy.
• Support safety compliance and bridge system training.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

MS Project

Project controls

Technical writing

Communication skills

Risk assessment

HAZID/HAZOP

Cost estimation

FEED planning

Education

BEng in Mechanical, Chemical or other Engineering

Tools

MS Projects

Job description

Grow your career. Be the difference.Leading the commercialization of ground-breaking technology that captures CO₂ directly from air is challenging and exhilarating. As a member of the CE team, you’ll be surrounded by smart, adventurous, curious people committed to progressing our Direct Air Capture (DAC) and AIR TO FUELS TM technologies. We’re a diverse team of innovators hailing from around the world with a shared vision, purpose, and commitment to deliver large scale climate change solutions. Our headquarters is in Squamish, B.C., and our presence is expanding in many other markets around the world as we commercialize our technologies.

Our culture combines our heritage as a small company with our ambitious goals. We have a passion for what we do and believe our work will have a true and lasting impact on the world. Many of our employees are drawn to CE because of the direct connection between the game-changing work we do and their own personal values.

At our core, Carbon Engineering values integrity, growth, excellence in execution, and fun. This is an environment where people matter, and contributions are noticed. Our employees work hard and are given the opportunity to learn and grow from mistakes. Diversity is embraced, and we value an inclusive work environment where every employee has an equal opportunity to be heard. We work in a dynamic environment and thrive on tackling rewarding and complex problems as a team.

Position Scope

As a Project Coordinator, you will be required to support planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities related to Carbon Engineering’s (CE’s) new Technology Development Campus (TDC). You will work with CE’s internal departments and external partners to fully deliver the scope assigned to you by the CE’s management team. You must be comfortable working independently or with a team towards multiple deadlines. Working from the office, home, and traveling to engage with customers, partners, and oversee their work is expected.

• This job will be at multiple locations within Squamish, BC, with occasional travel outside of Squamish.
• This job is eligible for the flexible work program (9/80 schedule).
• This job is a 12-month temporary position and will be employed and paid through a 3rd party contractor. There is potential for extension.
• The pay for this role is $45-65/hr.

Technical

• Tenant Improvement – Direct & manage internal & consultant teams to execute Tenant Improvement installations related to Operations, Maintenance, Lab, Warehouse, HSE, Electrical, IT, AV, Security & any other which management directs.
• Develop detailed scope, cost, schedule & execution strategies for capital projects at CE TDC.
• Manage, document & report monthly project status, scope changes, schedule, budget & project risks.
• Management of RFI replies.
• Commissioning – Manage commissioning activities related to the installations under your supervision.
• Identify, report, and resolve unsafe conditions, processes, or actions within the workplace.
• Ensure that all safety related incidents, accidents and near misses are reported and investigated in line with company policy.

Safety

• Demonstrate a positive safety culture.
• Maintain the Innovation Centre in a safe condition in line with all applicable regulations.
• Identify, report and resolve unsafe conditions, processes or actions within the workplace.
• Ensure that all safety related incidents, accidents and near misses are reported and investigated in line with company policy.
• Complete training curriculum on Bridge system.

Education and Experience

Education

• BEng in Mechanical, Chemical or other Engineering disciplines.

Experience

• 2-5 years of project management or coordinator experience.
• Experience working with municipalities to meet the requirements to obtain an Occupancy Permit including but not limited to Development Permit, Soil Management Permit, Building Permit & Site Servicing Agreements.
• Experience working on commercial & industrial developments from design to commissioning.
• Experience in preparation and issue of RFIs/RFQs, as well as in reviewing vendor’s documents, drawings, datasheets, specification, and calculations.
• Experience participating in & managing simultaneous operations (SIMOPs).
• Expertise in preparing cost estimates, planning, scheduling, and construction of industrial plants or buildings starting from front end engineering design and progressing through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with scheduling (MS Projects) and Project Controls in general.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity in P&IDs, equipment datasheets, HAZID, HAZOP and other risk programs.

Key Competencies

• Embody a positive safety culture on all aspects of the job.
• Ability to work independently towards multiple deadlines with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to thrive on doing things that have not been done before (explorer mindset) and tackling challenging problems.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills with the ability to present technical information, concepts, or study results to project stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Joining Carbon Engineering provides you more than a career – it’s a calling for those who are ready to make a difference in climate action. We provide hope.

Carbon Engineering is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.