Project Coordinator

JDS is seeking a motivated and highly organized Project Coordinator to join our Environment and Reclamation division. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering and project coordination within the mining, construction, and/or environmental remediation sectors. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to projects that prioritize sustainability, collaboration, and community partnership.

The work schedule will include a mix of standard 40-hour office work weeks, with occasional travel for site visits, project-related workshops, and on-site coordination during field programs in various locations.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and adhere to the JDS Way:
  • Accept No Mediocrity.
  • Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically.
  • True to Our Word.
  • Insist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability.
  • Open & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers.
  • No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation.
• Project Coordination:
  • Drive progress by planning, executing, and monitoring project activities across multiple tasks/phases.
  • Development of RFQs, RFPs, and bid evaluations.
  • Hiring and managing consultants/contractors, reviewing invoices, and negotiating contracts.
  • Planning site programs and supporting their execution through coordination and procurement. Examples of site programs include drilling programs, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure upgrades/maintenance.
  • Management of technical and environmental desktop scopes.
  • Management of subconsultants.
• Project Controls:
  • Budget development, change management, and cost tracking and reporting.
  • Reviewing weekly timesheets, contractor/consultant invoices, and entering data into the project control system.
  • Maintaining the project Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Soliciting quotes from subcontractors/subconsultants.
  • Requesting Purchase Orders from Accounts Payable.
  • Developing and utilizing change management tools such as change notices, change orders, RFIs, from both the owner and consultant / contractor side, ensuring a high level of detail and accuracy.
• Cost Estimating / Scheduling:
  • Cost estimating for project activities to support budgets and change management.
  • Contributing to and maintaining detailed project schedules.
• Communications & Reporting:
  • Leading, coordinating, and documenting meetings.
  • Reporting to the project team and client.
• General Administration:
  • Organization and filing of project documentation, including vendor proposals, quotes, purchase orders, invoices, reports, etc.
• Health and Safety:
  • Promote a culture of health and safety.