Posted 2 months ago
Project Coordinator
@ Atkinson Construction
St. Albert, Alberta
Overview
Atkinson Construction is hiring a full-time Project Coordinator in a hybrid role, split roughly evenly between coordinating active construction projects and supporting the Estimating team as a Quantity Surveyor on cost estimates, take-offs and bid packages. The work spans permits, utilities, documents, change orders and billing on site, plus quantity surveying and bid sourcing. The posting states the role is based in St. Albert, Alberta, with projects across more than 30 Alberta communities, and that the company is employee-owned through an ESOP.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate permits, utilities and project documents for active construction projects
- Order materials and manage change orders with trades and owners
- Prepare cost estimates, take-offs and quantity surveys from plans
- Source bids and send quote requests to subcontractors and suppliers
- Support project billing, progress claims and safety records
Requirements summary:
- Analytical thinking with strong numerical accuracy
- Basic understanding of construction processes and blueprint reading
- Competency with Microsoft Office and estimating software
- Strong written and oral communication
- High organizational skills managing multiple projects
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Atkinson Construction
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Full company description
Atkinson Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in commercial, light industrial, and institutional building projects across Western Canada. With a focus on quality, innovation, and collaborative partnerships, we deliver construction solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities. Our team brings deep expertise in pre-construction planning, design-build delivery, and construction management, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with lasting value. We’re committed to building more than just structures—we build relationships based on trust, transparency, and results. As we continue to grow, our mission remains clear: to shape a better-built environment by investing in people, embracing technology, and delivering exceptional outcomes on every project.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,300
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 25
- Reported office locations
- 11 Rowland Crescent, #20, St Albert, Alberta T8N 4B2, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- Atkinson Construction
- Atkinson Construction
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Atkinson Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in commercial, light industrial, and institutional building projects across Western Canada. With a focus on quality, innovation, and collaborative partnerships, we deliver construction solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities. Our team brings deep expertise in pre-construction planning, design-build delivery, and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | St Albert, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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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
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