Project Coordinator, Buildings

WSP is currently seeking a Project Coordinator to join our Property & Buildings team, located at our Edmonton office. The Project Coordinator is an integral member of the project team responsible for delivering building development projects of varying size and complexity. The Project Coordinator is responsible for directing, organizing and controlling project activities, under the direction of a Project Manager and Project Director.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

# WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Represent the interests of the Client and WSP throughout the Project's Life Cycle

• Make project management decisions that comply with WSP's vision and targets

• Keep the Project Manager (PM) and others informed about project status and issues that may negatively impact client relations

• Attend project meetings and assist with determination of project requirements

• Participate in project start-up meetings with the client, design team, and contractors, chair site meetings and distribute minutes to all project team members

• Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor project plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures

• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team Receives and prioritizes requests in conjunction with the project PM

• Prepare project-related documentation as required, such as cost, risk, and action logs, schedules, minutes of meetings, etc.

• Review field inspection reports from Consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project. Draft weekly and monthly reports for the clients

• Assist the PM in the issuance of requests for proposals, (RFP), tenders, or other procurement methods. Keep accurate records during these processes

• Issue Contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, etc. Maintain Contract Execution Tracking Log Review and track Consultant, Suppliers, and Contractor progress claims for billing purposes Ensure that all insurances are in place, up to date, and made out correctly

• Track and manage contemplated change notices and change orders in the database

• Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all required project close out documents are obtained. Draft building and development permit applications for review by PM

• Develop and maintain strong internal and external partners and industry relationships

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What you'll bring to WSP:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - verbal, written, and presentation

• 3-5 years experience with managing multiple different projects concurrently

• Experience in mentoring, managing, motivating, and developing strong relationships

• Software requirements; EMS Office, MS Project

• Up-to-date knowledge of best practices and project management tools;

• Ability to present technical information in a compelling, concise and understandable manner to project stakeholders who lack technical expertise

• Proven ability to monitor schedules and provide direction for managing improvements

• Proven ability to manage cash flow and budget compliance

• Commercial construction estimating experience may be considered an asset

• Building envelope experience may be considered an asset

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering; Architecture or Construction Management may be considered an asset

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (~~~)