Project Coordinator

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

54d•$74,603 - $97,961

About The Position

Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals, and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans. For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca.Role ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Senior Project Manager in the Government Facilities Branch, 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 centres, museums, auditoria, research facilities and other special purpose spaces. Stakeholders include the public government, architectural and engineering consultants, construction managers and general contractors.

Requirements

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
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)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.