Kanwar Engineering Ltd. Looking for Project Coordinator at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Full Time

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver assigned projects, including permitting, construction, and commissioning of projects, within given timelines;
• Interact with and support project managers and a portfolio of multiple projects ranging from low to high cost, complexity and duration;
• Support records management for projects by keeping project records updated in a variety of software applications, including SharePoint, IVARA, and eScheduler;
• Support portfolio scheduling by working with the project scheduler to provide updates to project schedules for inclusion in the TPM program’s Primavera schedule;
• Use Oracle and Oracle Business Intelligence to support project procurement, vendor payments, project cost monitoring and project cost forecasting;
• Support the Project Managers in the creation and evergreening of project documents, including project charters, project management plans, internal regulatory compliance documentation (CfCCs), project change requests and project close-out documentation;
• Provide administrative support, such as organizing project meetings, recording action items, taking meeting minutes, maintaining project issues logs, and filing and logging project safety documentation;
• Support building project requests for proposals, bid evaluations, and contract formation;
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure the safe execution of all projects by supporting hazard identification and safe work planning at all phases of a project;

Job Requirements

• Well-organized, fast learner and able to be flexible in delivery method as conditions warrant;
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution asset construction means and methods;
• Strong safety focus and the ability to lead by example to set the tone and direction for health and safety focus on projects;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Strong customer service focus;
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity and integrity;
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve;
• Good judgment and reasoning skills; and
• Ability to work with limited direction and to function as a key team member.

Education, Experience and/or Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; or a relevant technical certificate or diploma;
• 4 years of project management experience, preferably in a construction environment;
• Experience with utility construction in energized substations and knowledgeable in the hazards and appropriate safe work practices;
• Thorough understanding and experience of foundation Project Management processes and procedures aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge; and
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is highly desirable.