Project Coordinator Jobs

PROJECT COORDINATOR - MINING
VANCOUVER / CALGARY / MISSISSAUGA
We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join our expanding, Mining Project Management group based in Vancouver, Calgary or Mississauga.
The Project Coordinator be involved in selected stages of a project’s life cycle (i.e. Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and/or Closure) for consulting services related to mining projects.  Most components of this role will relate to engineering and/or environmental consulting scopes.  The role will be focused on areas such as mine engineering design, environmental permitting, field investigations, desktop analyses, feasibility studies, research and many more.  This project coordinator role will work closely with project managers and technical managers and ensure the correct delivery of projects within budget and schedule.
Responsibilities

• Coordinating project closing through archiving of project documentation and coordination of lessons learned documentation, client feedback documentation, sub-consultant evaluations and project experience profiles.
• Assisting with preparation and submission of project notifications
• Assisting with proposal writing and coordinating contributors to proposals as needed
• Coordinating project team communications, written and verbal, and documenting client meetings, interactions and activities.
• Setting up and coordinating the project according to the approach outlined in the Project Delivery Manual and in line with established quality control procedures.
• Ensuring project files are kept up to date using specified document control system
• Identifying the need for and preparing change orders
• Coordinating preparation and distribution of project deliverables
• Communicating with the project team to assist with the monitoring and control of budgets, expenditures, and schedules
• Interacting with clients as required by Project Managers
• Assisting with developing and tracking Health and Safety requirements and associated plans.
• Reviewing team resourcing requirements and preparing basic work orders
• Coordinating logistical requirements for the project team such as travel and mobilization.
• Interfacing with the accounting team to ensure compliance with client invoicing requirements, preparation of invoices and assisting with facilitation of timely payment.
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers and helping with preparation of subcontractor work orders and invoicing payments
• Creating and updating project budgets and schedules and flagging issues to the Project Manager
• Providing timely updates on project controls, progress and forecasting trends to the Project Manager

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• College diploma or University degree in environmental, science, engineering or business related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Adobe Acrobat Software
• Previous experience working in a consulting business would be considered an asset
• Experience in field / supply logistics and travel bookings
• Strong team player, self-motivated and proactive thinker with flexible can-do attitude
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, manage conflicting priorities, and work well under pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• Experience working in the mining or environmental/engineering fields.
• Ability to learn processes quickly and prioritize client requirements
• Basic knowledge of project management principles and PMI’s Body of Knowledge
• PMP certification would be an asset