Senior Project Coordinator

PCL Constructors; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Project Coordinator in Edmonton. The successful candidate will oversee contract progress, coordinate subcontractor activities, and manage project documentation. Ideal applicants will have significant construction experience and a relevant educational background, with strong communication skills necessary for effective project management.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of construction experience in an operational role.
• Mechanical experience is required.
• Ability to apply basic engineering principles to construction challenges.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity takeoffs and surveys to manage contract progress.
• Coordinates project document control and manages project procedures.
• Assists in preparing and tracking progress claims and estimates.

Skills

Effective communication

Project management

Problem solving

Adaptability to technology

Education

Construction trade certification or degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Performs and applies quantity takeoffs and surveys to handle contract progress and reporting.
• Maintainscontact with select subcontractors and is responsible for some subcontract administration, including defining work scope, answering inquiries, and supervising progress.
• Runs thechange order process, including pricing, negotiating, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impact before reviewing with project manager. Performs simple estimates.
• Assists the project manager in crafting and issuing tender packages and subcontracts and supervisestheir progress.
• Maintains and performs project document control and procedures (coordinating RFIs, shop drawing and submittal process, maintaining as-built drawings, etc.).
• Assists the project manager and superintendent in managing and reporting overall project or select scope performance as per site HSE, cost management, schedule, and quality.
• Preparesand tracksprogress claims and estimates.
• Coordinatesinventory and tracking of materials and equipment, and expedites material orders.
• Prepareswork packages for self-perform work and maintainsself-perform schedule and costing system.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Construction trade certification with equivalent experience, or post-secondary diploma or degree in construction management or engineering preferred.
• 6-8 years of construction experience in an operational role.
• Mechanical experience is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple supervisors and sub-trades.
• Intermediate knowledge of construction specifications, methods and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology / systems.
• Ability to apply basic engineering principles to construction challenges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Successful applicants must be willing to take and pass a Pre-Access Alcohol & Drug Test. Travel and mobility will be required.