Project Coordinator

AtkinsRéalis • Vancouver, BC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis' Power and Renewables team designs, develops, and delivers engineering, including system planning and studies, procurement, and construction solutions for high voltage power transmission line and substation projects in North America and abroad. We are hiring a Project Coordinator based out of our Vancouver offices. Our Project Coordinators are responsible for supporting the timely and efficient delivery of transmission and substation projects for major utility clients. This position reports to the Project Manager. You will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager and working alongside technical leads, project schedulers and cost controllers. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter who embraces the opportunity to work on a variety of projects concurrently and have a background in Utilities, Construction or Engineering. Projects vary in size and complexity, resulting in the necessity to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously. It is an expectation that the Project Coordinator will support the project team with activities including, but not limited to, estimating, scheduling, quality assurance, engineering, procurement support, construction management support and safety.

Requirements

• Proven related project coordination experience within Engineering
• Degree in either electrical or civil engineering or construction management
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience including a background in engineering or project coordination / project management.
• Knowledge of all project management fundamentals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with standard computer tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience within Transmission and Distribution, working with a major utility or working in an EPCM environment is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Assist in the successful delivery of the project to agreed targets, e.g., schedule, budget, and quality.
• Assist the Project Manager in actively managing the project – both technically and financially, in accordance with corporate and business policies, directives, guidance and procedures.
• Supporting communication, coordination, and information flow with the Client and within the project team, including any subcontractors and partners (internal and external).
• Supporting compilation of all technical documentation required for the execution of the project (Technical studies, Design basis, Conceptual designs, Detailed designs, technical specifications, Field work, Tender Phase services, Construction Phase Services and Record drawings).
• Understanding of project financial workings.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• employee recognition
• a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
• diverse opportunities for training and professional development
• hybrid working culture
• generous time-off policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees