Project Coordinator

ATCO • Calgary, AB

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

ATCO Frontec is seeking a Project Coordinator to join their North of 60 Projects team. This role supports the full project lifecycle, from proposal and planning through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The work involves critical infrastructure in remote and northern locations, including defense infrastructure, power generation, utilities, communications systems, buildings, camps, and industrial facilities. The ideal candidate is organized, curious, keen to solve problems, and ready to build a career in construction and project management.

Requirements

• Diploma, certificate, or degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience supporting construction, infrastructure, industrial, utility, or capital projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, procurement, scheduling, cost tracking, change management, and project controls.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Adaptability, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to construction sites, including remote northern locations.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance, including successful completion of criminal record and background screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Project, Procore, Oracle, or similar systems is considered an asset.
• Experience working with federal government contracts and processes is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning and executing construction and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Assist with project schedules, budget tracking, forecasting, progress measurement, and reporting.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including creating and maintaining a Bill of Material, inventory management, purchase orders, vendor communication, and delivery logistics.
• Prepare and track project documentation, including RFIs, contemplated change notices, change orders, submittments, shop drawings, schedules, risk registers, action logs, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, field teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and construction documents to help identify gaps, conflicts, changes, and project risks.
• Track construction progress and support site teams with documentation, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Support contract and subcontract administration and help ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Review subcontractor invoices and supporting documentation against completed work and contractual requirements.
• Assist with project closeout, handover packages, deficiencies, warranties, and lessons learned.
• Help ensure project work complies with applicable health, safety, environmental, quality, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, project reviews, inspections, and site visits as required.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and current electronic project files.

Benefits

• Work on infrastructure projects that make a real difference in northern and remote communities.
• Gain hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle and a clear foundation for growth into a Project Manager role.
• Learn from experienced project managers, site managers, engineers, procurement specialists, and construction professionals.
• Join an amazing team that values collaboration, initiative, practical problem-solving, and professional growth.
• Be part of challenging, meaningful projects that few people in Canada have the opportunity to experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree