Senior Project Coordinator

Torus Talent; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching program

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Torus Talent is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to support a busy pipeline of civil construction projects in the Edmonton region. The role involves assisting Project Managers with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking across commercial, industrial, oil & gas, and residential sectors.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in project coordination or field engineering, with experience in piling/foundations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Project Coordinator, Field Engineer, or similar role within civil construction.
• Experience supporting piling, foundations, or shoring projects (CFA piling, cast-in-place piles, sheet piling).
• EIT designation or working toward professional registration is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, cost tracking, and project controls.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, MS Teams, and scheduling or construction management software (HCSS, MS Project considered assets).

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of execution plans, work plans, and project schedules.
• Organize and maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, submittals, RFIs, RFQs, change orders, purchase orders, and document logs.
• Track daily quantities and production, preparing monthly summaries to support invoicing and cost control.
• Review subcontractor and supplier progress claims and assist with payment certification.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers regarding design changes, contract notices, and technical queries.
• Prepare for, attend, and document project meetings, distributing detailed and accurate meeting minutes.
• Support cost control and quantity tracking, ensuring alignment with cost codes and internal reporting systems.
• Assist site supervision with administrative and coordination tasks as required.
• Conduct regular site visits (typically 1–2 times per week per project) to support field teams and maintain alignment between site and office.
• Support implementation of project quality management systems and final turnover documentation.
• Assist with implementation and compliance of corporate Health & Safety programs.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder coordination

Project controls

Documentation

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Excel

MS Word

MS Teams

HCSS

MS Project

Job description

Our client, a well-established civil construction contractor with a strong and growing presence in Alberta, is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to support a busy pipeline of projects in the Edmonton region. The company is actively delivering work across commercial, industrial, oil & gas, and residential sectors, with a particular emphasis on piling and deep foundation scopes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers with project planning, execution strategies, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of execution plans, work plans, and project schedules.
• Organize and maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, submittals, RFIs, RFQs, change orders, purchase orders, and document logs.
• Track daily quantities and production, preparing monthly summaries to support invoicing and cost control.
• Review subcontractor and supplier progress claims and assist with payment certification.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers regarding design changes, contract notices, and technical queries.
• Prepare for, attend, and document project meetings, distributing detailed and accurate meeting minutes.
• Support cost control and quantity tracking, ensuring alignment with cost codes and internal reporting systems.
• Assist site supervision with administrative and coordination tasks as required.
• Conduct regular site visits (typically 1–2 times per week per project) to support field teams and maintain alignment between site and office.
• Support implementation of project quality management systems and final turnover documentation.
• Assist with implementation and compliance of corporate Health & Safety programs.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Project Coordinator, Field Engineer, or similar role within civil construction.
• Experience supporting piling, foundations, or shoring projects (CFA piling, cast-in-place piles, sheet piling).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation or working toward professional registration is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, cost tracking, and project controls.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, MS Teams, and scheduling or construction management software (HCSS, MS Project considered assets).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative project team.

Why this Firm?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• RRSP matching program to support long-term financial planning.
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse civil construction projects across multiple market sectors.
• Strong project pipeline providing stability and long-term growth potential.
• Collaborative team culture with a focus on safety, quality, and work-life balance.

Torus Talent and our clients are equal-opportunity employers.