Construction Coordinator

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Engineering Projects is an integral part to deliver a portfolio of investment projects to support the strategic and business plans for YVR, while ensuring teams collaborate with stakeholders and keep customer impacts in mind.

Position overview 

Are you a skilled communicator, capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines? Do enjoy working in a dynamic environment, collaborating, and contributing to teams of stakeholders and clients?

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Construction Coordinator in the Engineering Projects Department. Reporting to the Manager, Airport Terminal Projects, the successful candidate will manage construction and related activities for engineering projects at locations across Sea Island.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing construction activities, oversee construction site work, and ensure compliance with YVR standards and safety procedures.
• Administering construction contracts, process project documentation, and support the Project Engineer
• Interfacing with stakeholders to resolve site issues and support operational commissioning and handover.
•  Handle materials management, including procurement, storage, and deliveries of project materials.

Key qualifications include:

• Minimum five years of construction management experience in institutional projects, with at least two years at an airport or similar complex environment supplemented by a certificate or diploma in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, industry practices, cost estimating, scheduling, safety, and hazardous materials management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with strong ability to organize, coordinate and time manage.
• Ability to identify and assess risks.
• Proficiency in CAD/BIM and project management software (Procore, or equivalent).

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

Salary Range : $72,008 to $94,115 per annum, based on a 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity.

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

Please note that availability may vary based on employment type and is subject to certain eligibility requirements and potential changes by YVR.

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca.