Project Coordinator, Transportation Infrastructure

City of Surrey

$105K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of a two-year diploma in Engineering Technology from a recognized institution
  • Minimum of 5 years technical experience, including supervisory experience
  • Proficiency in design software like AutoCAD; GIS experience preferred
  • Record of continual improvement in engineering design and project support skills
  • Experience in the public sector or municipal transportation projects is an asset
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to projects
  • Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders
  • Review engineering designs and create conceptual drawings
  • Support project planning, monitoring, and tracking
  • Make independent decisions on routine project issues
  • Assist in developing departmental policies and capital programs
  • Conduct site visits and inspections to track project progress

Benefits

  • Regular full-time employment status under CUPE union
  • Opportunity to work on critical transportation infrastructure projects
  • Expect to engage in a variety of tasks, enhancing multi-skill development
  • Potential involvement in public stakeholder meetings
  • Possibility of career advancement within municipal service
Full Job Description
Employment Status

Union - CUPE - Regular Full-time

Scope

The Project Coordinator provides technical and administrative support for transportation infrastructure projects, with a focus on asset management, service requests, and design coordination. Reporting to the Transportation Infrastructure Manager, the role involves independent decision-making to resolve project issues and support delivery. You will coordinate with internal staff, consultants, and external stakeholders, prepare technical documentation, and review designs to ensure projects are completed efficiently and in line with City standards.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including concept designs, scopes of work, cost estimates, and project reports.
  • Coordinate projects by liaising with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.
  • Review engineering designs and develop conceptual drawings to support capital infrastructure projects.
  • Support project delivery through planning, monitoring progress, and tracking schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Make decisions on routine to moderately complex project issues, escalating higher risk matters as required.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and capital programs.
  • Review consultant submissions and ensure compliance with City standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
  • Conduct site visits and field inspections to monitor project progress and resolve issues.
  • Respond to inquiries from staff, contractors, and the public, and provide technical guidance as needed.
  • Prepare reports and support presentations for management, stakeholders, and public meetings.
  • Perform other project-related technical support duties.


Qualifications

  • Completion of a two-year diploma in Engineering Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution
  • A minimum of 5 years technical experience, including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Proficiency with using design software such as AutoCAD; experience with GIS is an asset.
  • A demonstrated record of improving knowledge, skills, and abilities in the relevant areas of engineering design and project support.
  • Related experience in the public sector, and/or working as a consultant on municipal transportation projects is an asset.
  • A valid driver's license is required.


Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Pay Steps

Hourly Rate

Step 1

$50.90

Step 2 (6 Months)

$53.04

Step 3 (18 Months)

$55.19

Step 4 (30 Months)

$57.67

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until Aug 4, 2026.

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