Coquitlam is home to over 141,000 people and is a vibrant, regional urban centre. We are committed to carefully managing the City’s future while continuing to deliver the highest level of service to the community through leadership, sustainability and innovation.

Civic Facilities Project Coordinator
2 Temporary Full-Time Positions (Six Month Term)

The City of Coquitlam is currently seeking Civic Facilities Project Coordinators. This is administrative and technical work in coordinating a variety of civic facilities construction and renovation projects.  The work involves project liaison and coordination of design and construction work for a variety of civic facilities; the preparation of various reports, project specifications, schedules, budgets, documents, and related matters; and field inspection of work performed.

The Civic Facilities Project Coordinator coordinates design and construction work for civic facilities, park projects and other related projects; prepare terms of reference for the selection of architectural and engineering consultants; coordinate and participate in the preparation of reports, tender documents, and contracts for the project.

Act as a liaison and coordinator between architectural, engineering and/or construction firms, and user departments to ensure desired results; prepare project schedules and budgets; attend all project committee meetings as a resource person; review plans and working drawings at various stages for conformance to project guidelines and established standards.

Prepare and maintain a variety of materials such as records, technical and status reports, correspondence, and project specifications; review all invoices, change orders, and other payment claims for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, recommend approval or other actions to superior.

Conduct field inspections; ensure that all work performed is in accordance with contractual terms and established regulations; arbitrate minor disputes regarding contract interpretations, construction practices, standards, and methods; review and advise on proposed changes; monitor and assess construction progress.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma in architectural or building technology, including or supplemented by courses in project management (PMP), plus considerable related experience. A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

The City offers a competitive salary of $36.91 – $43.62 and a comprehensive benefits package.  Please submit your résumé and covering letter, citing reference #2015-101255, by 5:00 pm, Sunday, May 10th, 2015 to: