The City of Coquitlam is currently seeking a Parks Infrastructure Project Coordinator. This is administrative, technical and project/contractor facilitation work in coordinating civic parks infrastructure projects. The work involves planning and coordinating projects for the repair and replacement of parks infrastructure, including coordination of design and construction work; the preparation of various reports, project specifications, schedules, budgets, documents, and related matters; and field inspection of work performed. The Parks Project Coordinator also oversees and reviews the work of contractors.

As a Project Coordinator-Parks you will coordinate design and construction work for parks infrastructure projects; prepare terms of reference for the selection of architectural and engineering consultants; and 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 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 a 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 landscape or civil technology, including or supplemented by courses in project management (PMP), plus considerable related experience and/or a trades designation including or supplemented by courses in project management (PMP) and architectural, civil or building technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required. Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check.

The City offers a competitive salary of $34.01 – $40.16, a comprehensive benefits package and an “earned day off” program. Please apply on-line at www.coquitlam.ca/jobs by December 8, 2016.