Project Coordinator (Municipal Infrastructure)

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Chandos is seeking a Project Coordinator for Municipal Infrastructure in Kelowna to support the Project Manager and Superintendent on water, wastewater and bridges projects. The role centers on organizing project documentation, maintaining logs, coordinating RFIs and change orders, and helping prepare progress claims, while tracking costs and reporting status. You will manage trade meetings, payroll and timekeeping, and ensure compliance with codes and sustainability requirements such as LEED. Ideal candidates have 2+ years as a Project Coordinator with a general contractor, a CET or equivalent, and strong Excel, Word, Outlook and Bluebeam skills; municipal infrastructure experience is a strong asset and some travel may be required. Compensation is $71,400 to $96,900 plus a bonus; in your application, demonstrate initiative, accountability, clear communication and collaborative problem solving, and show alignment with Chandos’ employee owned, entrepreneurial culture.

Company Description

We are Chandos.

We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do. 

We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested - literally - it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven - with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

Job Description

Project Coordinator – Municipal Infrastructure (Water, Wastewater, Bridges, etc.)

​​​​​​​The Project Coordinator is responsible to organize, administer and control project activities, under the direction and supervision of a Project Manager. The Project Coordinator will support and collaborate with the Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing and managing their assigned projects.

• Responsible for coordination of project documentation, which includes, but not limited to: meeting minutes, Change Orders/Site Instructions, Owner's Instructions, Shop Drawings and Drawing Log, draft Progress Claims, field notices and sustainability requirements including LEED, Waste Management, Erosion and Sediment Control and Materials Testing.
• Set up and maintain project reporting procedures: cost reports, project status reports, document drawing control, shop drawing document control.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs (RFI, Vendor/Subcontractor, Purchase, Owner etc.), track responses and advise stakeholders.
• Assist in the management of trade contractor site meetings, RFIs, invoices and control document process.
• Manage all project administration activities including payroll, timekeeping, labour coding, equipment coding, purchase- order coding, and safety reporting.
• Review construction plans for compliance with all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances such as plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Project Coordinator with a general contractor
• Technical diploma in an appropriate construction-related field (CET), or equivalent construction experience
• Municipal Infrastructure (Water, Wastewater, Bridges, etc.) experience considered a strong asset. 
• Able to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe or Bluebeam Revu.
• A solid understanding of all construction trades, safety and construction techniques
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation
• Flexibility to travel to project sites as required.

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. 

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position.

AI Disclosure

Although Chandos’ applicant tracking system has the technical capability to support AI features, our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.

Compensation Transparency

Expected Salary: $71,400 - $96,900

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience.

This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.