Project Field Coordinator, Mine

Nutrien; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a Project Field Coordinator to oversee field construction activities for capital projects in the mine. The role reports to the Mine Maintenance Engineering & Capital Projects Senior Supervisor and works with Project Managers to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget outcomes and quality results.

You will coordinate field execution, liaise with Operations, Mine Construction, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain, and ensure contractor resources align with project scope

Qualifications

• Project, engineering, maintenance or operations experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Experience coordinating and overseeing contractors, vendors or construction service providers in an operating environment.
• Experience leading field execution of capital or sustaining projects, including scope, schedule, cost, quality and contractor performance control.
• Engineer/Technologist with 5+ years experience, or Journeyman certificate with 5–10 years industrial experience would be preferred.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical drawings, specifications and complex project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain project execution plans with deliverables, milestones and interfaces.
• Manage/coordinate construction work packages for field execution with input from PMs and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support contractor onboarding, mobilization and site readiness.
• Ensure contractors comply with Nutrien policies and site standards.
• Monitor contractor performance against safety, scope, schedule, quality and cost expectations.
• Provide clear field progress reports and facilitate stakeholder communication.
• Support project commissioning, turnover and close-out activities.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

SAP

Microsoft Office 365

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Engineer/Technologist (5+ years)

Journeyman certificate (5–10 years)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Role summary:

Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Engineering & Capital Projects Senior Supervisor, the Project Field Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and safe execution of field construction activities for capital projects in the mine. The Project Field Coordinator serves as the primary contact and owner of field project execution and works directly with the Project Managers to ensuring projects are completed safely, within approved scope, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards.

The role has primary accountability for the coordination, oversight and performance of project tasks. Working closely with Project Managers, Mine Operations, Mine Construction, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain, the Project Field Coordinator ensures contractor resources, project scope and field execution activities are effectively managed from project execution through commissioning, turnover and close-out.

What you will do:

Project development and planning

• Support and help maintain project execution plans that clearly define deliverables, milestones, responsibilities, required resources and interfaces with operating departments
• Manage/coordinate construction work packages for field execution with input from PMs, stakeholders, engineering resources and end users

Contractor and vendor oversight

• Serve as the primary Nutrien representative accountable for execution on assigned projects. This may shift between focusing on service providers, or internal resources as required
• Develop contracting and execution strategies that clearly define scope, deliverables, responsibilities, performance expectations and site interfaces
• Coordinate and support Project Manager during contractor onboarding, mobilization, access, work-area readiness and integration with site requirements
• Ensure contractors and vendors understand and comply with Nutrien policies, site standards, safe work practices, permit requirements and project-specific controls
• Support Project Manager during; contractor planning meetings, execution reviews and field coordination activities to align labour, equipment, materials and work fronts with the project schedule
• Monitor and manage contractor performance with Project Manager, against safety, scope, schedule, productivity, quality and cost expectations
• Address contractor performance concerns promptly and establish, document and follow up on corrective actions with contractor leadership
• Validate contractor progress and completed work to support accurate reporting, acceptance of deliverables and payment approval

Field execution and project control

• Maintain a regular field presence to verify progress, identify constraints, support timely decisions and ensure project work is being executed as planned
• Exercise control over project execution in the field by coordinating work sequencing, contractor activities, site interfaces, approved changes and access to work areas
• Coordinate contractor activities with Mine Operations, the Construction Mine Captain, Maintenance, Engineering and Planning to minimize conflicts and disruption to mine operations
• Identify and resolve field execution issues, resource constraints, scope gaps and schedule conflicts that may affect project objectives
• Support ensuring work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, construction work packages, quality requirements and Management of Change controls
• Investigate project-related incidents and ensure required corrective actions are developed, assigned and completed

Project delivery and stakeholder coordination

• Provide clear, regular reporting on field project status, contractor performance, emerging risks, key decisions and forecasted impacts
• Build effective working relationships with Operations, Mine Construction, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain and contractor organizations
• Facilitate communication and decision-making among stakeholders to keep project priorities, execution plans and operating requirements aligned
• Support project commissioning, turnover and close-out activities, ensuring documentation, deficiencies, training and operating requirements are completed before final acceptance

What You'll Bring:

• Project, engineering, maintenance or operations experience in mining, heavy industry or another operating facility
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and overseeing contractors, vendors or construction service providers in an operating environment
• Experience leading field execution of capital or sustaining projects, including scope, schedule, cost, quality and contractor performance control
• Engineer/Technologist with minimum of 5 years experience, or Journeyman (Operator/Trade) certificate with 5-10 years industrial experience would be preferred
• Working knowledge of construction work packages, commissioning and project close-out practices
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical drawings, specifications and complex project requirements
• Strong planning, organization and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing field conditions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to align frontline employees, supervisors, technical resources, leaders and external service providers
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships while maintaining clear accountability for safety, performance, and project commitments
• Experience with SAP is considered an asset
• Advanced knowledge of soft-rock mining and underground project execution is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This position will be posted from October 27, 2026 - November 8, 2026. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.