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We're excited to welcome a new Mining Civil Project Coordinator (Civil Engineering/Project Engineering) to our Bedford, Nova Scotia office. In this role, you’ll be part of an energetic and dynamic team, working on a variety of exciting projects across North America. Our Bedford office has many exciting mining projects where you will have the opportunity to support project management, budget tracking, invoicing, and follow-up with clients.
Who we are: GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 12,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanization sustainable for generations to come.
Who are we looking for:
- Support the Project Manager in day-to-day execution of mining-related projects
- Act as the coordination link between design teams, field/construction teams, and the Project Manager
- Track project schedules, deliverables, and key milestones to ensure work stays on track
- Maintain and regularly update action item logs, decision trackers, and progress reports for the PM
- Coordinate and follow up with internal discipline teams (environment, civil, geotechnical, hydrology, etc.) to ensure timely delivery
- Assist in reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documents for completeness and constructability
- Support construction activities by responding to RFIs, facilitating information flow, and resolving day-to-day site issues
- Monitor field progress and identify potential risks or delays; escalate issues early to the Project Manager
- Attend coordination meetings (internal and external), document meeting minutes, and track follow-up actions
- Assist with contractor coordination, including reviewing submittals, schedules, and work plans
- Ensure alignment between design intent and field execution through regular communication with site teams
What you’ll bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline
- 3–8 years of experience in civil engineering projects, preferably in mining or heavy infrastructure
- Experience working on projects involving roads, earthworks, drainage, culverts, or water management systems
- Strong understanding of project delivery processes (design, procurement, and construction phases)
- Proven ability to coordinate between multiple stakeholders (design teams, contractors, and clients)
- Familiarity with construction practices and field execution in a mining or infrastructure environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to track and manage project data (schedules, action items, RFIs, deliverables)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Hybrid Work : Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office, three days a week, to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans
