YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Engineering Projects is an integral part to deliver a portfolio of investment projects to support the strategic and business plans for YVR, while ensuring teams collaborate with stakeholders and keep customer impacts in mind.
Position overview
Are you a skilled communicator, capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines? Do enjoy working in a dynamic environment, collaborating, and contributing to teams of stakeholders and clients?
We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Construction Coordinator in the Engineering Projects Department. Reporting to the Manager, Airport Terminal Projects, the successful candidate will manage construction and related activities for engineering projects at locations across Sea Island.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing construction activities, oversee construction site work, and ensure compliance with YVR standards and safety procedures.
- Administering construction contracts, process project documentation, and support the Project Engineer
- Interfacing with stakeholders to resolve site issues and support operational commissioning and handover.
- Handle materials management, including procurement, storage, and deliveries of project materials.
Key qualifications include:
- Minimum five years of construction management experience in institutional projects, with at least two years at an airport or similar complex environment supplemented by a certificate or diploma in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of construction contracts, industry practices, cost estimating, scheduling, safety, and hazardous materials management
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with strong ability to organize, coordinate and time manage.
- Ability to identify and assess risks.
- Proficiency in CAD/BIM and project management software (Procore, or equivalent).
This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.