Katie Porteous
@katieporteous
Construction and infrastructure coordinator specializing in municipal wastewater project delivery.
What I'm looking for
I am a construction and infrastructure professional with over 15 years' experience delivering municipal wastewater and industrial projects. I bridge engineering, construction and field execution to keep technically complex projects on track from pre-construction through close-out.
In my current role as Special Projects Coordinator I support delivery of municipal wastewater infrastructure, coordinate consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, and manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings and close-out documentation.
Previously I led project coordination and estimating activities for commercial construction and supported cost estimating, document control and Tier 1 audit readiness for national teams. Early-career roles in engineering design and drafting provided strong technical foundations in 3D piping models, P&IDs, material take-offs and drawing control.
I bring structured project controls, clear accountability, and hands-on experience with procurement, invoicing, cost tracking and field coordination to help teams deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective infrastructure projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Special Projects Coordinator
Volker Stevin Contracting
Apr 2025 - Present (10 months)
Support delivery of municipal wastewater infrastructure projects including lift and booster stations; coordinate consultants, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal teams to manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, testing, deficiency tracking, and close-out documentation.
Project Coordinator / Estimator
Milestone Construction and Renovations
Apr 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years)
Managed end-to-end coordination of commercial construction projects, overseeing procurement, purchase orders, invoicing, progress billings, cost tracking and subcontractor/supplier scheduling to support budget control and project close-out.
Assisted development of cost estimate summaries and detailed templates, maintained estimating document control systems and supported document close-out compliance and Tier 1 audits for national and international teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Certificate, Construction Estimating
2018 - 2019
Completed a Construction Estimating Certificate focused on estimating principles and practices for construction projects.
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Diploma, Engineering Design & Drafting Technology
2003 - 2005
Completed Engineering Design & Drafting Technology coursework covering 3D piping models, P&IDs, isometrics, and drafting for industrial projects.
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