Coordinator II

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager and/or the Program Manager as applicable, the Project Management Coordinator is responsible to support the Senior Project Manager and/or the Program Manager in the delivery and implementation of the project through the project life cycle, including project initiation, planning & design, execution, close-out, monitoring and control. Types of projects may include major and minor capital projects and complex operational building infrastructure projects within Alberta Health Services. Working in conjunction with the Senior Project Manager and/or Program Manager the Project Management Coordinator's duties will include, but are not limited to, the development of project schedules, procurement documentation and cash flow forecasts. In addition, this position will perform contract administration, project supervision, building and operational commissioning, coordination of equipment installation and preliminary reviews and recommendations for approval of the project expenditures. The Project Management Coordinator is the liaison between the stakeholders, consultants, and the construction team. Excellent communication skills are critical to balancing stakeholder's needs within project constraints. The Project Management Coordinator advises the project stakeholders of construction activities, advises the construction team of stakeholder concerns, including end users, support departments, external agencies, consultants and constructors. This position also coordinates service shut-downs and inspections, ensures the contractors are adhering to facility guidelines and participates in value engineering exercises. The position contributes towards achieving the goals of successful scope, budget, schedule, quality and other performance standards to the client's and the organization's satisfaction within a safe working environment.

As a Coordinator II, you will require advanced or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex projects, procedures, practices or initiatives within a department, program or business unit.

Completion of post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent.

Diploma in related architecture, building or engineering technology program, CAPM designation associated in the Building Infrastructure Industry and/or Journeyman Trade Certificate. 3 to 5 years of related commercial/institutional construction project management experience. An equivalent combination of the above may be considered. Preferred experience in hospital or healthcare facility construction and/or healthcare facility management. Project management related software, desktop software, contract law, insurance requirements, financial management and OH&S/WHS/WCB. Knowledge of Alberta Health Services internal policies and processes and an understanding of construction practices and processes would be an asset.

Design background, building code, construction standards, construction procurement, inspection and testing requirements, understanding of hospital building systems, telecommunication systems and clinical and office equipment. Computer assisted Project Management scheduling, theories, principles, practices and processes; as well as accounting and financial reporting systems and process knowledge would be an asset.