Project Coordinator - Richmond, Canada - City of Richmond BC

City of Richmond BC

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Richmond, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Project Coordinator:

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset - _our people_.

This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives.

If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision "to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada", then please apply.

Overview:

This posting is for two Project Coordinator positions - one with the City's Engineering Design and Construction Department and one with the City's Engineering Planning Department.

The Engineering Design and Construction Department is responsible for project delivery of the design and construction of City of Richmond's capital infrastructure program.

The team works to ensure a high standard of customer service delivery, while facilitating the delivery of water, sanitary sewer, roads and flood protection capital projects.

The Engineering Planning Department is responsible for infrastructure planning, including short, medium and long-range improvement strategies to address ageing infrastructure, population growth, and climate change.

The team works to ensure a high standard of customer service delivery, while facilitating the overall planning of the City's water, sanitary sewer, roads and flood protection infrastructure.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Coordination of design, contract administration and documentation;
Cost estimating;
Supporting the development of asset management plans, including ageing infrastructure planning, capital planning, and utility budgeting;
Preparation of technical and status reports, project specifications, schedules, and budgets;
Facilitating and managing City infrastructure design and construction projects;
Developing and utilizing infrastructure models and programs (e.g. hydraulic and pavement management models);
Overseeing consultant and contractor teams to ensure delivery of full scope of services, and evaluate performance;
Establishing project budget control reports to identify the approved budgets, cost tracking and the forecasted total project costs;
Entering and tracking project information in the inhouse capital project software, including past cost tracking, capitalization and project end reporting administration;
Writing Request for Proposals, Expression of Interests, and tender documents for consulting services;
Coordinating with the City's Purchasing Department for consultant and contractor procurement; and
Administration of project tracking and reporting requirements for various grants and other external stakeholder coordination.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of infrastructure planning and hydrodynamic modeling
Ability to interpret and understand hydraulic calculations;
Knowledge of asset management software and methods;
Ability to understand and use of the City's standard form of consulting and construction contracts, Construction Manager Master Agreement, supplementary conditions, Request for Proposals, Expression of Interest, and Request For Qualifications templates;
Experience and knowledge in design and construction principles, engineering practices and procedures applicable to the work performed;
Considerable knowledge of construction costs, materials, methods and practices.
Working knowledge of Master Municipal Construction Documents and Specifications, zoning and related municipal legislation governing the work performed;
Ability to assist with the coordination of design, contract documentation, and contract administration as well as to act as a liaison and coordinator for design and construction projects;
Ability to review, analyze, assess and interpret plans, specifications, contracts and other materials.
Skill in the operation of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, MS Project and Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and tactfully while maintaining cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
Demonstrated ability to use manual and computer assisted drafting tools and equipment.
Positive attitude and ability to interact positively with stakeholders, while excelling in customer service.
Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making.

Qualifications and Experience:

Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a Diploma of Engineering /Engineering Technology (or equivalent) with preference for Civil Engineering, including or supplemented by courses in project management, plus 3+ years related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience gained in large, complex and/or unionized environments. Project Management Professiona