Project Field Coordinator

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Project Field Coordinator to join our Applied Solutions teams, located at our Vancouver, BC office. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position will be responsible for supporting various Construction, Geotechnical, Marine, Environmental Remediation, Ground Improvement and Heavy Civil projects.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Coordinates and schedules subcontractors with the assistance of the Project Manager in accordance with the terms of the subcontract
• Assists in planning, scheduling and executing of construction activities including supervision of crews and equipment, and coordinating construction services.
• Assists in estimating and bidding projects as required
• Assists the Project Managers with overall project performance including costs, schedule, quality and project status.
• Provides technical assistance to Project Managers and Field Staff.
• Supervises, mentors and coaches junior staff
• Prepares and updates work schedules
• Assists in tracking and forecasting job costs on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
• Maintain and promote excellent relationships with the clients, contract administrators, subcontractors, suppliers and public.
• Maintains project logs, site photos and necessary documentation
• Ensures compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for construction projects by adhering to the Company's OH&S management system
• Reads and interprets contracts as necessary and assist Project Engineers, Project Managers and Field Technicians in the proper interpretation of the agreements.
• Oversees Quality Control, Quality Assurance and adherence to contract requirements
• Logs, processes and issues site instructions and change notices
• Maintains plans, specifications, cost and materials estimates, subcontracts and reports and ensures latest issues are distributed as required
• Assists with invoicing, cost tracking, cost control, and other financial administration activities as required.
• Documents site work, preparing a daily construction report for each day on site.
• National travel on a rotational basis may be required.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• 1-5 years experience working with an Owner, Construction, Design, or Consulting Firm
• Degree in Science, Engineering, or 2-year Construction Engineering/Management diploma
• Understanding of construction, environmental and geotechnical services, and terminology
• Service oriented with demonstrated initiative
• Previous experience working on construction sites and/or projects, conducting field work and scheduling is an asset
• Ability to review scope and identify project needs
• Outstanding organizational and prioritizing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - verbal, written, and presentation
• Strong Health & Safety focus and adherence to OH&S controls
• Open to working on a wide variety of construction projects

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $53,900 to $91,700

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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Management and Executive