Civil Project Coordinator – Mining and Heavy Infrastructure

GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency, and sustainability for generations to come.

Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.

We're excited to welcome a new Mining Civil Project Coordinator to our Bedford, Nova Scotia office. In this role, you’ll be part of an energetic and dynamic team, working on a variety of exciting projects across North America. Our Bedford office has many exciting mining projects where you will have the opportunity to support project management, budget tracking, invoicing, and follow up with clients.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day execution of mining-related projects
• Act as the coordination link between design teams, field/construction teams, and the Project Manager
• Track project schedules, deliverables, and key milestones to ensure work stays on track
• Maintain and regularly update action item logs, decision trackers, and progress reports for the PM
• Coordinate and follow up with internal discipline teams (environment, civil, geotechnical, hydrology, etc.) to ensure timely delivery
• Assist in reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documents for completeness and constructability
• Support construction activities by responding to RFIs, facilitating information flow, and resolving day-to-day site issues
• Monitor field progress and identify potential risks or delays; escalate issues early to the Project Manager
• Attend coordination meetings (internal and external), document meeting minutes, and track follow-up actions
• Assist with contractor coordination, including reviewing submittals, schedules, and work plans
• Ensure alignment between design intent and field execution through regular communication with site teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 3–8 years of experience in civil engineering projects, preferably in mining or heavy infrastructure
• Experience working on projects involving roads, earthworks, drainage, culverts, or water management systems
• Strong understanding of project delivery processes (design, procurement, and construction phases)
• Proven ability to coordinate between multiple stakeholders (design teams, contractors, and clients)
• Familiarity with construction practices and field execution in a mining or infrastructure environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to track and manage project data (schedules, action items, RFIs, deliverables)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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