Construction Field Coordinator - Buildings

Subsidiary: COLAS CANADA INC.

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada. 

Mission

Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come! We are looking for a Construction Field Coordinator to join our team. This person will be responsible for actively managing construction at the site, including site HSE safety and supervision, managing construction subcontractors and direct staff, maintaining the project schedule, coordinating with design, and ensuring that the project meets both quality and construction industry standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure Project Agreement, design drawings, specifications and construction industry standards are met and ensure high quality control in the effort to minimize deficiencies.
• Ensure project materials and workmanship meet project design specifications and high-quality standards.
• Ensure smooth coordination of all construction related activities between trades and other teams.
• Participate in communication when required between clients and stakeholder groups.
• Ensure adherence to project schedule deliverables and critical path.
• Participate in tasks for the Segment Manager and Facilities Team in the creation of site schedule, plans and procedures (i.e., scheduling and forecasting resources).
• Provide resolution to project issues as they arise and communicate project issues in a timely manner to Segment Manager (i.e., work scheduling conflicts, work interference, errors / discrepancies / omissions in design drawings, project deficiencies list, poor workmanship quality, etc.).
• Ensure third party independent testing and inspections are scheduled, completed and recorded and meet project design specifications.
• Document all required site reports and keep Superintendent and/or Segment Manager informed of project status. 
• Participate in developing Inspection and Test Plans in accordance with MIP quality management policies, actively promote Quality Control, and take responsibility of the completion of all inspection documents and related records for turnover.
• Participate in turnover and commissioning planning, engaging project stakeholders at every stage in the commissioning. Resolve issues as they arise to the satisfaction of the Project Agreement, design, specifications, and commissioning plan. Organize the timely turnover of related documents required for maintenance and operations manuals.

Safety and Environmental:
• Ensure the Construction is in full compliance with the Project Agreement, including matters relating to quality, safety, environment, and life cycle performance, such as Project’s ECO Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and all applicable legislation. 
• Provide leadership and direction to safety professionals, and all other site personnel.
• Ensure trades/subcontractors / workers adhere to health and safety policies, procedures and best practices. Promote a safe work environment (i.e., site inspection, hazard assessment, toolbox safety talk, etc.).
• In the event of accident report immediately according to Company procedure and assist in investigation and close out.
• Follow Company procedures to ensure safe environment, personal safety and safety of others.

 

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Business or related field and/or relevant and equivalent experience.
• Health & Safety related training applicable to construction sites
• Minimum 2+ years of progressive construction project management and/or site supervision experience (i.e., civil, commercial, industrial, residential, new construction projects, tenant improvements, renovation, additions). Canadian / Alberta experience preferred.
• Must be available for evening/night and week-end work as required.
• Understanding of construction industry standards and operations (i.e., construction specifications, building materials, methods, and procedures).
• Construction project management experience in high security environment is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must have experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Project, Outlook). P6 Professional knowledge and experience an asset.
• Team leadership, including assessing and providing feedback on job performance to sub-trades and direct reports.
• Problem solving / conflict resolution and sound decision-making skills.
• Ability to visualize the entire project, anticipate issues and implement solutions in collaboration with Project Team.
• Attention to detail, specifically quality control to minimize deficiencies in real-time.
• Time management and organizational skills to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including active listening and interpersonal skills.
• Going above and beyond attitude (strong work ethic.)
• Work well in a fast pace and high-pressure environment
• Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/ slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions.

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.