Project Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Project Managers, the Project Coordinator is responsible to assist in the delivery and implementation of capital projects from planning, design development through construction, building and operational commissioning and turnover stages for assigned capital projects. The Project Coordinator is the liaison between the client/user, consultants and construction team and must balance client/user needs within project constraints, obtaining maximum cooperation between client/user groups, support departments, external agencies, consultants, and contractors.
 
The Project Coordinator is a key member of the project team and supports the delivery of capital projects to ensure they are delivered within scope, budget, time, and quality to client's satisfaction and within safe working conditions. The Project Coordinator identifies resolution of contract deviations to ensure projects move ahead and on schedule and maintain effective communications and relationships with all clients and stakeholders. Projects include government facilities such as courthouses, correctional centers, museums, auditoria, research facilities and other special purpose spaces. Stakeholders include the public government, architectural and engineering consultants, construction managers and general contractors.
 

The primary responsibilities for the Project Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical expertise to ensure that projects are progressing, and that issues and problems are addressed and resolved.
• Reviewing business cases, functional programs design documentation and contract documents to ensure that all client and construction requirements have been included, e.g. decanting, demolition and building system issues.
• Participating in the review of drawings and specifications to ensure adherence to building standards and coordinates input from client users to confirm functionality where appropriate.
• Providing reports and briefings to the Senior Project Managers/Project Managers to update project status, provide cash flow projections and cost information.
• Provides input to the analyses of technical and situational information to determine potential impact on services, facilities, systems and/or staff.
• Prepare schedules and cost estimates, coordinates/monitors construction progress on a daily basis.  

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong negotiation, organization, leadership, analytical and problem solving skills
• Teamwork/Team Building Skills – ability to inspire and guide individuals toward goal achievement
• Technical Skills – ability to interpret construction drawings and construction specifications, establish project budgets and schedules
• Business Acumen – knowledge in politics, practices, trends, and information affecting the business and organization

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:  https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Creative Problem Solving – Is open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutions; Looks for new ways to improve results and activities; asks questions to understand a problem.
Drive for Results – Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives.
Develop Self and Others – Develops own career and reduces barriers for others.
Build Collaborative Environments – Works in an open honest manner with colleagues; Genuinely values and learns from others; facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Required:

• 2 – year Post secondary diploma in Architectural/Engineering technology, Journeyman tradesman
• Minimum 6 years of related experience, including construction experience or as a superintendent in construction related building industry
• Valid Driver’s License (Class 5)

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g., related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets: 

• Knowledge of the construction industry, including construction and building codes
• Knowledge of the Facility Construction Standards and Guidelines, building materials, components and assemblies and the design/construction process
• Knowledge of construction agreements and associated contracts
• Knowledge of inspection and testing requirements
• Knowledge of computer assisted design and project management software systems
• Knowledge of project management theories, principles, practices, and processes
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation and Code
• Knowledge of various parties Occupational Health & Safety responsibilities

Notes

This position is a Temporary, Full – time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).
 

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.  
 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.