Engineering Project Coordinator - REPOST

Organization

City of Vancouver, located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, is committed to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most livable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City seeks colleagues to shape and embody its core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity, and a high quality of life for all residents.

The Engineering Project Coordinator works with the Waterworks Design Branch and the Waterworks Operation Branch to coordinate assigned waterworks construction projects, develop work schedules with contractors and operations staff, monitor work progress and project costs, perform field reviews, and provide approved direction to a wide variety of internal and external contractors. The position reports to the Technical Supervisor – Engineering and works closely with Waterworks Operations, Development and Major Projects Branch, Engineering Project Delivery, Utilities Management Branch, and various Engineering branches.

External liaison includes Metro Vancouver, BC Hydro, and other third‑party agencies.

• Acts as a liaison and coordinator between Waterworks Design, Waterworks Operations and external construction contractors; prepares project schedules and monitors budgets; chairs meetings related to assigned projects; reviews plans and working drawings for conformance to guidelines and standards; monitors work progress.
• Prepares and maintains materials such as records, technical and status reports, correspondence, tracking lists, and project specifications; reviews invoices, change orders, and other payment claims for accuracy, recommends approval or investigates discrepancies.
• Conducts field reviews; ensures all work is performed in accordance with contractual terms and regulations; arbitrates minor disputes regarding contract interpretations and construction practices; reviews and advises on proposed changes; monitors construction progress.
• Prepares thorough, clear, and actionable daily field reports for each assigned project; provides an accurate snapshot of daily activities, observations, and discussions requiring documentation or supervisor attention.
• Accurately inputs, validates, and manages large volumes of data into organizational databases, ensuring compliance with City policies and data integrity standards.
• Assists in the preparation, review, and administration of construction contracts to ensure compliance with City policies and standards.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with internal and external contacts; provides information, direction, and assistance to department staff, the public, consultants, contractors, engineers, utility companies, and other agencies on engineering requirements and policies; coordinates and attends predesign and preconstruction meetings.
• Communicates and corresponds with the public, private companies, outside agencies, and other City branches.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in Civil and Structural Technology, including or supplemented by courses in project management, plus considerable field experience in utility construction projects or related experience, preferably in a municipal setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license is required, without any restrictions that would affect the ability to carry out job responsibilities legally and safely.

• Sound knowledge of methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in construction and installation of municipal utilities.
• Sound knowledge of engineering mathematics, and of municipal engineering plans, specifications, contract documents, and related data.
• Sound knowledge of budgeting and standard costing procedures related to engineering programs and operations.
• Some knowledge of…