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Jim Dent Construction, headquartered in Hope, BC, is a respected and long-standing leader in heavy civil construction across British Columbia. With a proven track record of successfully delivering complex infrastructure projects, we’ve built a strong reputation for reliability, performance, and results. Our diverse and highly skilled team brings technical expertise and leadership to every stage of project delivery. Team & Culture The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic heavy civil construction environment and remains composed and effective under pressure. They are self-motivated, adaptable, and responsive to direction. In the Project Coordinator role, this individual will work collaboratively with site teams and corporate head office staff, fostering strong cross-functional relationships. A team-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and be willing to work on remote project sites throughout British Columbia. Responsibilities • Coordinate and manage the day-to-day administrative requirements of heavy civil construction projects, ensuring all documentation, records, and project controls are accurate, current, and properly filed in accordance with company standards. • Develop, monitor, and update project schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager and department leads. • Proactively communicate key project plans, upcoming activities, potential risks, and areas of concern to internal and external stakeholders. • Work independently to manage priorities and deadlines while effectively taking direction and guidance from multiple leaders, including Project Managers, Superintendents, and corporate department managers. • Prepare and submit regular reports to site leadership and corporate head office, including progress updates, cost tracking, production metrics, procurement logs, subcontractor coordination, and other project performance indicators. • Foster strong working relationships with field operations, estimating, accounting, procurement, equipment, safety, HR and senior leadership teams. Maintain open lines of communication to support collaboration and efficient problem resolution. • Support contract administration activities, including change management, RFI tracking, submittals, and document control, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and company procedures. • Apply creative and practical problem-solving skills to address project challenges in a fast-paced construction environment. Required Qualifications & Skills • Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline is preferred. • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a heavy civil construction environment is an asset. • Demonstrated understanding of cost control processes within a civil construction setting. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional correspondence, technical reports, meeting minutes, and clearly communicate with field crews, subcontractors, consultants, and corporate stakeholders. • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, dynamic project environment. • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and taking direction from multiple leaders. • Flexibility and willingness to travel to and work on remote project sites, including camp-based assignments, throughout British Columbia. • Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record. Please note this position is strictly located on remote job sites throughout BC indeedsj