Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator – Operational Excellence

Position Summary

ATCO Frontec is looking for a motivated, analytical and technically minded Project Coordinator to work closely with the Senior Director, Operations and project teams across Canada.

This role will help improve how projects are planned, executed, tracked and reported, with a strong focus on developing and implementing consistent processes across Canadian operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with data and technology, enjoys solving problems, and can work effectively with project and operational teams across different locations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a future project management or operations leadership role.

This is full-time, in-office located in Calgary, Alberta, with no hybrid work option available. Travel to remote sites will also be required as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director, Operations in developing and implementing consistent project execution processes across Canadian operations.
• Help standardize project activities including startup, planning, scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, reporting and closeout.
• Work directly with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure agreed processes are practically implemented and consistently followed.
• Develop and maintain GANTT Charts, templates, trackers, dashboards, SOPs and project controls.
• Track and analyze project KPIs, schedules, financial performance, risks, milestones and action items.
• Identify operational challenges, break them down into practical solutions, and work with teams to successfully implement and sustain improvements.
• Use project and operational data to identify trends, gaps and areas requiring management attention.
• Coordinate company’s national initiatives and follow up with responsible owners to ensure actions and commitments are completed.
• Assist with the implementation and improvement of project management, reporting and operational systems.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with min EIT designation, or an MBA/business-related graduate degree with relevant technical experience.
• PMP designation or progress toward PMP is considered an asset.
• Good understanding of construction, engineering, facilities management or project management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.
• Confident communicator who can work effectively with Project Managers, operational leaders and field teams across Canada.
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with geographically dispersed teams.
• A self-starter who takes ownership, follows through and gets things done.
• Interest in developing an understanding of both the operational and commercial sides of the business.
• Experience with, or an interest in developing proficiency in:
  • Gantt Charts & Microsoft Excel for project tracking, data analysis, forecasting and reporting.
  • Power BI for KPI dashboards and management reporting.
  • Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet
  • Microsoft PowerPoint for project and management reporting.
  • Exposure to ERP, CMMS, project accounting or construction management systems is considered an asset.

Final candidates will be required to undergo and pass an extensive background check and a Government Security Clearance Check.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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