Geotechnical Project Coordinator and Assistant Project Manager
Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team. When we say that we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site and in the lab. We work indoors and out, above and below ground, over and under water, across projects large and small. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that’s rock solid. Join our team today!
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Project Coordinator/Assistant to the Project Managers to join our team in the Burnaby, BC office. In this role, you will have the chance to assist with a variety of projects and collaborate with industry-leading professionals. This position offers significant opportunities for personal growth and skill development, allowing you to further advance your career.
- Assist in the development of project management documents including budgets, project schedules, project execution plans, and project quality plans
- Support subcontractor management process, including subcontractor HSSE prequalification, developing/populating subcontractor agreements and subcontractor variances, as required
- Prepare pre-field documentation submittals, including training/certification packages, work procedures, and hazard assessments, as well as supporting the development of project specific safety plans and emergency response plans
- Assist in the logistical coordination of field works, including directing subcontractors, and Stantec field crews while maintaining clear lines of communication amongst the project teams
- Review subcontractor Labour, Equipment and Materials (LEM’s), preparing Stantec LEM’s, tracking field costs and presenting trend logs
- Develop/review project updates, project invoices, project change notices, and estimates to complete
- Track/report select project metrics in accordance with client requirements (i.e., monthly HSSE stats, monthly Indigenous spend, etc.)
- Assist with document control, including formatting/compiling documents, and managing document numbers for submittals
- Participate in project close-out tasks including preparing QR/IR forms for project deliverables, and client satisfaction surveys
- Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program
- Technical writing and report preparation as needed
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Knowledge of the consulting industry and willingness to support projects while collaborating across the company
- Strong leadership and communication skills, including significant experience building and maintaining productive relationships with project teams
- Proactive personality with the capability to make decisions and effectively solve problems
- Proven organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and social skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of audiences, including internal and external clients as well as regulatory agencies
- Desire to learn the geotechnical business and contribute to the success of a team
- Willingness to travel for project work, as required
Education and Experience
- Technical degree/diploma/certificate in civil engineering or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Experience with oil and gas projects is considered an asset.
Typical office environment involves working with computers and remaining relatively sedentary. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather and rough terrain, and requirements to lift items and equipment up to 50 lbs. Stantec offers a flexible work arrangement for desk-based tasks, combining home-based and office-based time.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.