(Referral Eligible) Construction Coordinator

At The City of Calgary, employees thrive, courageous ideas come to life, and public service opens possibilities. If you are motivated by public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join our organization. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits.

We are the organization that serves the third most diverse city in Canada and one of the most livable cities in the world; a workplace committed to Truth and Reconciliation and fostering employee belonging.  We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Accommodation is available during the recruitment process, upon request. 
 

As a Construction Coordinator, you will be accountable for the development and delivery of construction projects and programs, including engineering design and assessments, capital project/program management, construction management, and continuous improvements initiatives. Primary duties include:

• Assess infrastructure to identify issues requiring remediation and provide guidance on remediation strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify challenges and define the design scope of the project/program.
• Create detailed engineering designs of underground utility infrastructure, including sanitary and storm, ensuring that they meet specifications and engineering best practices.
• Lead collaboration with internal and external parties to define project scope, plans, budgets, and define mandatory requirements to be delivered.
• Determine resource requirements and prepare project funding documents, including cost estimates, procurement plans, and bid summaries.
• Develop and prepare project-specific requirements and technical specifications. Prepare procurement documentation and lead the procurement process.
• Oversee project documents and communications with project sponsors and other interested parties; track and report on project deliverables.
• Oversee the work of contractors and consultants, ensuring that the work performed meets contractual specifications, occupational health and safety, and environmental legislation.
• Conduct safety and environmental/ECO inspections.
• Perform quality assurance / quality control duties and address non-conformance.
• Administer contracts and evaluate and issue contract changes, payment approvals, and resolution to discrepancies.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal and external parties on Design Guidelines and Construction Specifications, feasibility and best practice, interpreting and resolving technical and procedural issues.

Qualifications 

• A completed 2-year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology, Integrated Water Management or related.
• At least 5 years of experience in Municipal Civil Design, project management, or civil construction (underground/surface).
• Experience should include a balance of technical, project management, municipal, and consulting experience.
• Knowledge of construction practices, specifications, and project management techniques to monitor and assist teams to reach required outcomes is required.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Project) is required.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) and access to a personal vehicle for business use OR the ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit is required.
• Success in this position requires strong leadership and organizational skills, strategic thinking and creative problem-solving, strong facilitation, negotiation and collaboration skills, the ability to work and communicate in politically sensitive areas, and the ability to manage competing demands and undertake multiple complex projects.

Note: This position is eligible for a referral incentive under the Employee Referral Pilot for water-related Recruitment.
 

Working Conditions: Work is performed in both field and office environments pending project scope. Regularly required to walk through all conditions of construction sites conducting inspections, assessments, and resolving issues. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required while on site visits.  Pre-employment Requirements 

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

 Workstyle 

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction. 

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Water Services 
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 1 Permanent 
• Compensation: $48.54 - 64.88 per hour
• Hours of work: Non-standard 40-hour work week
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 625 25 Avenue SE 
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 12, 2026
• Job ID: 315371