Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

In this position as a Project Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to coordinate and execute engineering and community development projects while working as part of a Team of engineers, planners, architects and technologists for a range of public and private sector clients. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Clients, Contractors, commenting agencies, and other professionals on assigned projects 
• Provides project coordination duties in a Team environment on a daily basis to ensure the execution and delivery of projects.
• Assist the engineer in the functional and detailed design of the site grading and servicing layout on projects, including preparation of functional servicing reports.
• Aids with preparing preliminary drawings, sketches and notes for projects, as well as reviewing drawings, providing redlines and preparing plans for submittal. 
• Supports the delivery of multidisciplinary projects through all phases of a project, including preparation of technical reports, design calculations, and guidance to CAD designers from concept development through post-construction services.
• Assist in preparation of engineering cost estimates, tender documents and issued for construction drawings.
• Provides design ideas and solutions and performs preliminary quality control of design and construction documents. 
• May assist in preparation of proposals and review of project financials
• May attend construction sites and meetings. 
• Assisting in resolution of technical issues on construction sites.

Your Capabilities and Credentials 

• Thorough understanding of grading, servicing and drainage design.
• Takes initiative on, and responsibility of, tasks and in coordinating with other members of the Team on a daily basis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of software programs including Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam. Working knowledge of Civil 3D is considered an asset.  
• Working knowledge of basic calculations and civil engineering standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.

Education and Experience 

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eligibility for C.E.T or P. Eng. designation.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.