Project Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Manager, Health Facilities Branch, the Project Coordinator is responsible to assist in the delivery and implementation of health capital projects from design development through construction, building & operational commissioning and turnover stages for assigned capital projects.  The Project Coordinator is the liaison between the client/user, consultants and the 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 advises the users of construction activities, advises the construction team of users concerns, works with health service providers to coordinate the expedition of service shut-downs and inspections, ensures the constructors are adhering to the facility guidelines, prepares cost estimates and schedules, and participates in value engineering exercises, contract administration (progress claims, financial controls, project reporting, post occupancy and warranty services). The Project Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and organizing project documentation, and drawings reviews.

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 maintains effective communications and relationships with all clients and stakeholders.

• Establishing and maintaining a network of relationships to influence decision-making affecting project outcomes with internal groups/departments.
• Assisting Project Manager in project planning.
• Participating and assisting with all stages of project design, construction and operational commissioning activities (on multiple projects).
• Ensuring appropriate reporting and quality control of assigned capital projects.
• Leading and facilitating building commissioning and moves.

Role Responsibilities continued

The successful candidate will have:

• Negotiation Skills - Ability to effectively explore alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain   all parties support and acceptance.
• Communication Skills - Ability to effectively present and clarify requirements, expectations, ideas and concepts to various audiences/stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills - Ability to orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish results, as well as regular tracking and reporting, and maintaining organized, up-to-date project documentation and records.
• Leadership Skills - Creates and achieves results by engaging and influencing individual, group or departmental goals
  Teamwork / Team Building - Ability to work in a team environment as well as independenty and develop new processes to support the broader project team.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to analyze and interpret diverse and complex technical and operating information to develop appropriate response.
• Technical skills - Ability to interpret construction drawings and construction specifications, establish project budgets and schedules.
• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in policies, practices, trends and information affecting the business and organization.
• Problem Solving skills - Ability to develop and communicate solutions/responses to diverse user problems/requests.

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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

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: 
•    Creative Problem Solving – Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight
•    Drive for Results – Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives
•    Develop Networks – Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders
•    Build Collaborative Environments – Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill

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

• Two-year diploma in Architectural/Engineering technology
• PLUS 6 years of related experience including hospital or medical facility construction experience or as a superintendent in construction related building industry; and/or 8 to 10 years trade experience in hospital or medical facilities construction
• Driver’s License (Class 5)

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Qualifications continued

Assets:

• Experience in project management, coordination, and or construction
• Facility Construction Standards and Guidelines, building materials, components and assemblies and the design/ construction process experience
• Experience in construction agreements and associated contracts
• Knowledge of inspection and testing requirements
• Computer assisted design and project management software systems experience
• Knowledge of project management theories, principles, practices and processes
• Understanding of contract law
• Understanding of construction practices and processes
• Knowledge of occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation and Code

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.