Construction Project Coordinator – Electrical & Shallow Utilities
Edmonton, AB | Full-Time | Year-Round Employment
Build More Than Infrastructure. Build Your Future.
For over 40 years, JATEC has been connecting communities through underground utilities, fibre optic networks, street lighting, highway sign infrastructure, and residential development projects across Canada. The work we do today helps build the communities people live, work, and grow in for generations.
We're looking for a highly organized and proactive Construction Project Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting the successful delivery of infrastructure projects from planning through completion.
Whether you're building on your existing coordination experience or looking to take the next step in your construction career, JATEC offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects while developing your skills alongside an experienced team of industry professionals.
What You'll Do
As a Construction Project Coordinator, you will support the successful planning, execution, tracking, and closeout of utility, electrical, telecommunications, and infrastructure construction projects.
Working closely with Project Managers, Operations Teams, clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and field crews, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects remain organized, compliant, and on schedule.
Responsibilities Include:
Project Coordination & Execution
- Assist Project Managers and internal teams with planning, scheduling, and coordination activities to support successful project delivery
- Track project milestones, schedules, changes, and project progress using tools such as FieldWire, SmartSheet, and Microsoft Project
- Coordinate utility locates, Alberta One Call requirements, permits, and other project approvals required for execution
- Monitor project timelines and communicate updates to internal stakeholders
- Participate in project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items
- Support project closeout activities and turnover documentation
Documentation & Administrative Support
- Maintain project documentation including RFIs, site instructions, drawings, correspondence, permits, and project records
- Ensure project documentation is current, organized, and accessible to field operations teams
- Complete accurate data entry related to project records, field reports, quantities, and production tracking
- Prepare and maintain material take-offs, quantity tracking spreadsheets, and project reporting tools
- Support the preparation and tracking of change management documentation
- Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of project management systems, templates, and procedures
- Provide administrative and project support as required
Job Cost Tracking & Reporting
- Assist Project Managers with monitoring project costs by compiling quantity data, labour hours, equipment utilization, and material consumption
- Support the preparation of productivity reports, project forecasts, and performance updates
- Maintain project tracking spreadsheets and project controls documentation
- Identify discrepancies, trends, or concerns requiring review by project leadership
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure project safety documentation and certifications are complete, current, and compliant
- Assist with maintaining permit records, inspection documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Promote JATEC's Culture of People and Power through proactive communication and a commitment to safe work practices
Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Build positive working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
- Support the resolution of project inquiries and challenges through effective communication and documentation
- Communicate project updates, risks, and concerns to Project Managers and stakeholders
- Contribute to successful project execution through collaboration and teamwork
The Reality
We're upfront about what this job requires.
- Managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
- Working in a fast-paced construction environment where plans and priorities can change quickly
- Supporting both field operations and office-based project activities
- Reviewing detailed project documentation while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
- Communicating with a variety of stakeholders including clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel
- Tracking project information, quantities, schedules, and costs with precision
- Taking ownership of details while maintaining focus on overall project objectives
If you enjoy organizing information, solving problems, supporting project teams, and helping construction projects succeed, you'll fit right in.
Why Join JATEC?
- Year-round employment
- Competitive compensation package
- 100% employer-paid extended health benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Exposure to diverse and challenging infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the communities we serve
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on continuous improvement
- Team-oriented culture built on safety, accountability, respect, and excellence
What You Bring
We're looking for candidates with experience supporting construction projects, infrastructure projects, utility construction, civil construction, electrical construction, telecommunications construction, project controls, job cost tracking, scheduling, quantity tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Construction Coordinator, or similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong computer and software skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time management abilities
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, professionalism, and quality
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and understand basic construction terminology
- Experience tracking quantities, production, labour, or job costs within a construction environment
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
Assets That Will Help You Stand Out
While not required, we'd love to hear from candidates who have:
- Experience supporting residential subdivision, civil, utility, electrical, or infrastructure construction projects
- Experience coordinating utility locates, crossings, and permit applications
- Experience using construction and project management software including:
- FieldWire
- Bluebeam Revu
- Microsoft Project
- SmartSheet
- Viewpoint Vista
- SharePoint
- Understanding of construction estimating, job costing, budget tracking, and productivity reporting
- Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management, or related post-secondary education
- Experience or certification in shallow utility construction or electrical construction environments
Don't meet every asset listed? We'd still like to hear from you.
What Success Looks Like
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Exceptional organizational and planning skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Dedication to safety, quality, and project success
Compensation
Competitive Salary
Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, education, and demonstrated industry expertise.
Leave Your Mark.
The infrastructure we build today will serve communities for decades. At JATEC, you'll be part of a team that's building the networks, utilities, and infrastructure that keep communities connected across Canada.
If you're ready to grow your career, contribute to meaningful projects, and join a company with a 40-year legacy of building communities, we'd like to hear from you.
We thank all applicants for their interest in JATEC. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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