Project Coordinator

Job summary

The Project Coordinator will manage active construction projects by handling permits, documentation, and site coordination while also supporting the estimating team with cost analysis and material take-offs. This role requires balancing field-based project execution with office-based estimating tasks to ensure project deadlines and quality goals are met.

Job details

About Us Atkinson Construction (ACL) is a employee-owned general contractor headquartered in St. Albert, Alberta, delivering construction projects across more than 30 Alberta communities. As an ESOP company, our people share directly in the success they help build. Position Overview We're looking for a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to join our team in a hybrid role. Roughly half your time will be spent coordinating active construction projects, and the other half supporting our Estimating team as a Quantity Surveyor - preparing cost estimates, take-offs, and bid packages. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants well-rounded exposure to both project execution in the field and the cost/estimating side of construction. Key Responsibilities Project Coordination (~50%) Submit applications for development and building permits; apply for temporary and permanent services (gas, power, Telus, water, sewer) Collaborate with Engineering, Estimating, and Design teams to create and manage project documents; set up and provide documents to Site Supervisors Coordinate with accounting/management to set up proper site insurance prior to project commencement Assist in hiring trade contractors and reviewing shop drawings Support driving projects forward to meet deadlines, performance, and quality goals Issue and manage change orders to trades and owners as required Order materials and coordinate with Supervisors for onsite delivery Arrange meetings on project design and drawing details to foresee potential problems Help oversee work done by sub-trades and ACL staff during site visits Assist in setting up project billing documents and updating progress claims Support ACL Safety in ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining site records Act as an office contact; keep in touch with ACL Safety, update contact sheets, and maintain project binders Quantity Surveying / Estimating Support (~50%) Source projects to bid through local associations and online bidding sites Work closely with estimators, architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers in preparing cost estimates Interpret architectural and engineering plans to estimate material quantities and project costs Develop and maintain "Take-Off Lists" outlining required project components Conduct cost analysis and risk assessments for project feasibility Track changes in project design to evaluate cost implications and assist in preparing major change orders Support the preparation and processing of initial project estimates Send quote requests to subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive bids Review and document project addenda and note adjustments affecting cost Participate in site visits to assess project conditions, verify material quantities, and gain field experience Assist in developing cost reports, project budgets, and financial forecasts Utilize estimating software and digital tools to improve accuracy and efficiency What You Bring Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with project stakeholders High level of organizational skills to manage multiple aspects of construction projects Basic understanding of construction processes and the ability to read blueprints Ability to work independently and as part of a team Competency with Microsoft Office and estimating/cost-analysis software, with a willingness to learn new systems Flexible and adaptable, capable of working in a dynamic environment What We Offer The opportunity to be an owner - Atkinson Construction is an employee-owned through our ESOP Well-rounded experience spanning both project coordination and cost estimating The chance to work on a wide range of projects throughout Alberta Reports to: Project Manager / Owner, with dotted-line support to the Estimating team

What you’ll do

The Project Coordinator will manage active construction projects by handling permits, documentation, and site coordination while also supporting the estimating team with cost analysis and material take-offs. This role requires balancing field-based project execution with office-based estimating tasks to ensure project deadlines and quality goals are met.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong analytical and logical thinking skills, along with excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail. A basic understanding of construction processes and the ability to read blueprints are required, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project Coordination
• Quantity Surveying
• Cost Estimating
• Blueprint Reading
• Construction Management
• Risk Assessment
• Cost Analysis
• Change Order Management
• Material Take-offs
• Microsoft Office
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Safety Compliance
• Budgeting
• Financial Forecasting
• Project Design
• Engineering Plans And Specifications
• Change Orders
• Claims Support
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Project Implementation
• Willingness To Learn
• Accounting Management
• Bidding
• Billing
• Construction
• Cost Estimation
• Critical Thinking
• Forecasting
• Project Management
• Project Stakeholders
• Risk Analysis
• Shop Drawing
• Subcontracting
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Coordinating
• Detail Oriented
• Project Estimation

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Engineering
• Administrative
• Project Coordinator
• Statistical, Mathematical and Related Associate Professionals
• Project Management Specialists