Right of Way (ROW) Project Coordinator

Our Land group is currently looking to add a ROW Project Coordinator to our growing team, based in Edmonton, AB.

Reporting to the ROW Program Manager, we are seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to support both office and field operations in the development of ROW bid scopes of work, estimates, and operational & project activities. This position works to identify and execute activities proactively while ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review RFPs and supporting documentation
• Prepare estimating scopes of work for ROW activities
• Develop clarification questions and support bid development with metrics, estimates, and vendor pricing
• Source vendors and obtain quotes for materials and services
• Review and track subcontractor invoices; ensure accuracy, proper cost coding, and timely processing
• Utilize GIS tools and spatial data (e.g., shapefiles, maps, layers) to support ROW planning, field operations, and reporting
• Collaborate with GIS staff/consultants to maintain and update spatial data and outputs
• Identify, develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, templates, and supporting tools to improve efficiency
• Configure and maintain field hardware/software and support ongoing technology needs
• Assist with coordinating internal and external IT resources and consultants
• Train field and office staff on systems, tools, and processes
• Leverage data from multiple sources to produce and maintain reports
• Provide operational support to field and office teams, including oversight of Project Administrators
• Support issue tracking and resolution
• Perform other duties as required

• Post-Secondary education in construction, environmental science, forestry, engineering, business, or a related field
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education
• 3 years of experience in a coordination or project support role within a related industry
• Strong ability to interpret and distill complex information into clear, concise summaries for executive level review
• Solid understanding of financial processes, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience with ROW activities (clearing, access, reclamation)
• Exposure to GIS tools (e.g., QGIS or similar)
• Ability to interpret and work with spatial data

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing. 

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications.  All hiring decisions involve human review.  This job posting is for an existing vacancy.