Project Development Coordinator

DSEL - David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DSEL, a leading engineering firm, is seeking a Project Coordinator to join their Project Administration team in Ottawa. In this role, you will support Project Managers in coordinating land development projects, including design investigations and approval processes. The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in civil engineering, exceptional communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. DSEL offers a flexible work week, remote work options, and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting their commitment to employee growth and satisfaction.

Benefits

Flexible 36-hour work week

Remote work flexibility

Dental/medical benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Merit-based compensation opportunities

Supportive team environment

Annual career review

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Proven problem-solving ability and clear communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and teamwork enjoyment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate land development design and approval activities.
• Prepare project-specific reports and permit applications.
• Communicate with internal staff and external professionals.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Coordinator

DSEL’s Project Administration department is a skilled group of dedicated engineers that manage the land development engineering design and approval process, coordinate with other project professionals, and maintain and improve client relationships. The Project Coordinator is an instrumental member of the team, providing support to Project Managers. The Project Coordinator is responsible for all day-to-day coordination activities related to land development design, including initial engineering investigations, collection of engineering design constraints, coordination with project designers, preparation of engineering reports, navigation through the design and approvals process, and design handover for construction.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare written communications, including emails, mark-ups or sketches to aid in coordinating the subdivision design with external project professionals
• Gather, compile, and review project-specific design information and constraints
• Coordinate with DSEL’s internal staff in the Detailed Design and Contract Administration departments as necessary to complete project coordination tasks
• Assist with the preparation of design reports and permit application packages
• Collect and manage approval agency comments and responses, including coordination of contributions from others
• Expedite circulation and submission of time-sensitive information and deliverables
• Assist with the preparation of construction handover packages
• Support the project management team and communicate with external project professionals
• Independently monitor assigned tasks and provide updates through to task completion

What will help you succeed in this role:

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Proven ability to solve problems and to communicate ideas clearly in a technical and non-technical manner, both written and verbally
• Above-average knowledge and abilities in Word and Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a team environment

What we offer:

• Flexible 36-hour work week
• Remote work flexibility
• Dental/medical benefits plan (premiums paid by DSEL)
• Wellness Spending Account
• Competitive, merit-based compensation
• Opportunities to grow based on merit, not years of service
• Supportive place to work with team event opportunities
• Annual career review