Project Coordinator

QM Environmental is one of Canada's largest and best full-service nation-wide decommissioning and environmental remediation firms. Always committed to health, safety and environment, QM has been experiencing consistent growth and we would like to invite you to be part of our success.

This high-profile environmental remediation project is one of Canada’s largest and most complex, preparing you for many more such projects with the QM team in the future.

**We have an exciting IMMEDIATE opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join our team in Victoria, BC.**

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As a Project Coordinator - Environmental Remediation you will work with experienced Project Managers and technical staff to develop your skills finding, bidding, contracting, delivering and closing-out projects. This is a front-line operations role, in which you will assist the Project Manager while you gain progressively more experience on job sites with every aspect of the project life cycle. You will support the Project Manager from start to finish, ensuring that projects are safely and profitably completed according to the schedule, budget & contract document.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure project requirements are met in a timely and professional manner
- Work with knowledgeable field staff to prepare accurate estimates for resourcing, cost and schedule
- Obtain quotes and estimates from vendors and subcontractors
- Prepare contractual agreements, purchase orders, change orders and claims
- Document items received under purchase orders and review vendor invoices
- Plan and prepare Critical Path Method (CPM) milestone construction schedules and monitor progress against established schedules
- Monitor and follow up with subcontractors and staff to ensure work is being completed safely, on schedule and on budget
- Search for, summarize and distribute public and private bid opportunities
- Assist with the preparation of quotes, proposals, expressions of interest and statements of qualifications
- Compile and maintain project information sheets (“project profiles”)
- Assist with documentation support
- Verify that those records are complete, current and compliant with contract requirements
- Obtain Certificates of Insurance, Consent of Surety forms, bid bonds, etc.
- Obtain/maintain business licenses, permits, authorizations, utility clearances, access agreements and crossing agreements for relevant job locations and job aspects
- Prepare field packages for Superintendents
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
- Ensure health and safety is considered in the performance of all activities
- Map workflows and conduct detailed analysis of, e.g., crew composition, productivity, sequence, routing, cycle time and other variables to improve safety and performance

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate from both a secondary and a post-secondary institution
- Degree work in Environmental Science or Diploma in CTech preferred
- Experience in preparing earthworks and environmental remediation estimates
- Experience in reviewing environmental reports, geotechnical reports, archaeological surveys, and hazardous materials building assessments
- Knowledge of heavy equipment, earthworks and environmental chemistry
- Knowledge of environmental legislation related to environmental remediation
- Knowledge of tender and construction management law, processes and related contractual conditions
- Knowledge of common contracts and forms (e.g., CCDC & CCA)

**Work Environment**:

- Hours can be long, based on project and client requirements
- Use of specialized PPE may be required after appropriate training
- Some work is outdoors so appropriate clothing will be required

**COMPANY POLICIES**

Compliance with company policies is a requirement of employment. Please note that this includes QM’s Covid-19 in the Workplace Vaccination Policy, which requires employees to comply with QM’s Infection Control Plan (ICP). QM’s ICP requires employees to be vaccinated if they will be working onsite at a jobsite that has a mandatory vaccination policy. Accommodations, including legally eligible exemptions, will be considered where legally required.

**OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION**

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
QM continues to focus on creating a safe environment for all employees. All COVID protocols including social distancing, protect equipment and frequent sanitization are strictly followed on all job-sites.

**Experience**:

- Construction Project Management: 2 years (preferred)
- Environmental Remediation: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location