Project Coordinator - #441479

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Project Coordinator to join our Project Management team, located at any of our offices in the GTA.. This position is to support Project Management and coordinate project related requirements. We have several projects currently underway and starting that will require a Project Coordinator.

The successful candidate will need the ability to communicate clearly with all parties involved in a project, including key stakeholders, internal customers, team members and vendor partners. They will support the project team around a common set of goals. This role requires the ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail in order to ensure client satisfaction. The candidate must be able to deal with conflicts while maintaining professionalism and focus on the project goals. The role reports directly to the Lead Project Manager.

Why WSP?

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer,
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada;
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things;
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
  
  
  

We offer attractive pay, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What You Will Do At WSP

• Coordinates with the team and Project Manager for communication governance
• Maintains strong multi-level client contact and relationships and directs communications accordingly
• Communicates directly with client to provide reports on project status and variances
• Supports multiple projects and project team priorities simultaneously from project inception to close out
• Provides measurable and timely response to client inquiries, work requests, and concerns.
• Supports a project team of key stakeholders, internal team members and vendor partners who meet the deliverables of the project
• Demonstrates capability to read and understand project documents including but not limited to; drawings, change orders, request for information, submittals, meeting minutes, and reports.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze and summarize data in a clear, concise manner
• Conduct onsite site verification walks before, during and after completion of project progress
• Support and submit internal requests for project needs through WSP apps
• Maintains complete knowledge of vendor service and material capabilities. Complete understanding of vendor processes and deliverables
• Oversee the project administrative processes and maintain accurate project documentation files in a timely manner
• Participates in project meetings and ensures that all meetings are accurately documented and distributed
• Reports project issues and tracks resolution with Project Manager
• Will assist the company by outstanding project delivery, client service, process improvements and support
  
  
  

What You Bring To WSP

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related experience
• Experienced with Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) and ticketing systems are a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, and other data management software
• Must be able to exchange accurate information at various levels demonstrating the ability to build consensus for decision-making
• Must be able to inspect design plans and documents for accuracy
• Requires organization, time management, attention to detail, and prioritization skills through all projects
• Must have ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines
• Maintains courteous and professional manager and works well in a team environment
• Roles requires daily communication with direct manager and regional team, client and account vendor team members and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Periodical evening and weekend work required during move projects
• Must be able to move within and between client buildings more than 50% of the day
• Must be able to safely access construction sites
• Flexibility to travel as needed for individual projects within Canada
• The successful candidate in this role must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
  
  
  

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
  
  
  

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.