Job Description

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: +

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ccept No Mediocrity.
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onduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically.
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rue to Our Word.
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nsist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability.
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pen & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers.
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o 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.