Reporting to the Construction Manager, the successful candidate will play an essential role in onsite project execution. This dynamic role is focused on assisting project and construction management in developing and maintaining schedules, managing labour, supporting with contractor and onsite personnel communication relations, engineering, contract management, project controls, change management, etc.The Site Project Coordinator will work closely with all onsite personnel and departments to plan and implement onsite construction activities, monitor performance, report on progress, and foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility at the Rook I Project site.LOCATIONThis position will be based at the Rook I site on a 2 week in/2 week out schedule. NexGen’s Rook I Project Site is located approximately 155km north of La Loche, Saskatchewan.
Key Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To)
- Assist with the planning and execution of onsite construction activities, including defining plans, activities, milestones, schedules, and labor and equipment requirements.
- Organize and maintain project site files and documents; manages electronic document database and/or file sharing sites.
- Maintain up-to-date, accurate documents for the Project including drawings, plans, submittals, document logs, purchase orders, etc.
- Review contractor/supplier progress applications and payment certificates.
- Review and thoroughly understand project designs and engineering requirements, NexGen standards, contract requirements, and all related specifications for the onsite construction activities.
- Coordinate activities relating to technical developments, scheduling, and ensures engineering design and testing compliance.
- Forecast and track changes including changes to contractors’ scopes of work, costs, and schedules.
- Prepare and distribute regular site progress reports (e.g., site daily report).
- Assist with monitoring site statistics (e.g., safety, labor, environmental), as required.
- Active involvement in quality assurance with regards to understating and implementing NexGen policies and procedures and the engineered requirements.
- Maintains project awareness in order to keep construction and project management informed about status and potential issues.
- Prepare for and participate in meetings with site teams, engineering teams, contractors, and consultants.
- Provide cost estimating and project management support as required.
- Provide other technical office support as required by NexGen project team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management disciplines; or acceptable combination of education and previous experience.
- A minimum of 3 – 5 years working as a Project Coordinator or equivalent role, ideally in project engineering or remote construction environment.
- Proficient in software related to construction and/or mining industry as required (e.g. Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP, etc.)
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Mobility is essential, must be willing to travel to and work at the Rook I Project site.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a challenging environment.
- Effective communication and people skills.
Core Competencies
Communication
- Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
- Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.
Team Effectiveness
- Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
- Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.
Work Management
- Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
- Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
Personal Accountability
- Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
- Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.
Analytical/Critical Thinking
- Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
- Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
- Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.
Functional & Technical Skills
- Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.
