Project Coordinator Student

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page. 

Clark Builders is looking for enthusiastic Project Coordinator Students to assist with a project in Red Deer, Alberta. These field-based roles will support the Project Manager(s) and Superintendent in all aspects of the construction process including monitoring project plans, schedules, organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely manner. These will be an 8 or 12-month work term starting September 2026. This position will be based in Red Deer, Alberta.

Reports to: Project Manager(s)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting in project startups with responsibilities including but not limited to, tendering and bid evaluations, subcontract preparation, utilities and site services applications, permit applications, quantity take-offs, assisting in development of the project communication plan and managing project schedule
• Project execution and document control responsibilities including Request for Information (RFI), Site Instructions (SI), Submittals, Change Requests (CRX), Change Orders (CO)
• Project closeout responsibilities including assisting with inspections, owner training, managing the O&M Manuals, reviewing, tracking and communicating punch and deficiency lists, removing all insurance, closeout of utilities and site services, and removing temporary facilities
• Maintain the integrity of the QA/QC plan
• Facilitate, record and compile meeting minutes; follow up on action items
• Track productivity and performance of the project
• Project accounting basics
• Adhere to Clark Builders’ policies and procedures and aid others in compliance
• Support and grow ongoing trade partner and client relationships

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Analytical thinker with ability to interpret complex information and recommend innovative solutions
• Enjoys working in a team environment, performing deadline-driven tasks to resolve project challenges of varying complexity
• Understanding the principles of Lean thinking, collaborative planning, and continuous improvement
• The ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Live Clark Builders CORE Values: Have a Can-Do Attitude, Respect Others, Succeed as a Team, Lead with Courage and Deliver Results

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelors' degree, diploma or 2-year certificate in a construction related discipline
• Experience working as a Project Coordinator for a Commercial, Industrial, or Institutional Construction organization previously is an asset
• Experience with Procore® is an asset
• Experience with Last Planner® System is an asset
• Experience with collaborative pull planning is an asset
• Experience with various types of construction contracts is an asset