We are seeking a qualified Project Coordinator to join our team of project support staff. Project Coordinator will be under the mentorship of a Project Manager assisting with moving projects forward by maintaining project schedule, cost, strong team communication, while contributing to the overall success of the project. In this position, the Project Coordinator would gain field, construction industry, and project management experience while representing Valard and the assigned project.

This is a fixed-term role from June 2025 to July 2027 based on a rotational schedule at our project site near Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Responsibilities:

• Gather status updates on project tasks and coordinate schedule updates between the Project Management team and the Project Controls team
• Support planning activities including parallel activity coordination, developing execution plans, milestone lists and applicable timing, identifying and quantifying uncertainties and risks, and developing contingency plans
• Coordinate communication between functional groups (Health, Safety and Environment, Quality, Project Systems, PMO, etc.) and subcontractors acting on behalf of Valard or the client with the PM's approval
• Help coordinate staff and resources as guided by the Construction Manager or site supervisors
• Fulfill both technical and administrative needs as required
• Attend pre and post construction meetings as required
• Work with Construction Managers, Supervisors and Foreman to report daily production units
• Work with Construction Managers, Supervisors and Foreman to track change as needed and obtain all necessary backup documentation for submission to client
• Keep track of target man hours, schedule, and costs for each project assigned and report back to Project Management Team
• Plan projects to accomplish goals within constraints such as time, cost and agreed quality standards
• Manage the project on a day-to-day basis including preparing and forwarding project updates and reports to the Project Manager
• Coordinate communication between Valard and 3rd parties as required
• Liaise with design and 3rd party engineers when needed
• Create, maintain and continuously improve project processes
• Support scheduling, accounting, cost & document control, procurement, project filing & communication with all parties
• Address unforeseen circumstances with Project Management
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure and maintain the efficiency of the project
• Assist other project personnel with their duties as required
• Interface with other departments and leads as needed and guided by management
• Collect and provide all the necessary documents and information for site management
• Ensure that all employee information is kept confidential and secured

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering is preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in a construction project environment
• Experience with Microsoft office programs, primarily Excel and Word
• Knowledge of project management processes and best practices
• Understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to interpret project schedules
• Experience working with a utility company is an asset
• Previous experience working on a construction site office would be an asset
• Working towards a professional designation (P.Eng., PMP) is an asset
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality concerning project information and status, financial documents, and employee files

Benefits

Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted