Project Coordinator – Buildings + Places

AECOM•Burnaby, BC

21d•CA$65,000 - CA$90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to join our Buildings + Places team in Burnaby, BC. In this role, you will be embedded within high-performing, multidisciplinary project teams supporting the successful delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects, including institutional, federal, and major capital programs. This position is for a newly created position. You will play a critical role in project coordination, controls, and execution, working closely with Project Managers and technical leads to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to AECOM’s quality standards. This is an ideal opportunity for a professional looking to build a long-term career in project management within a leading global consulting firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance
Must hold or be eligible to obtain: Reliability Status (minimum)
Secret Clearance (required for most projects)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (tracking, reporting, data analysis)
Experience with project scheduling tools (MS Project or equivalent)
Familiarity with document control and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, BIM 360, Aconex, etc.)

Nice To Haves

3 to 5 years of relevant project coordination or project delivery experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience supporting building or infrastructure projects
Exposure to project management processes, including project controls and reporting
Familiarity with engineering and architectural documentation and coordination workflows
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Proactive, detail-oriented and accountable work style

Responsibilities

Support the full project lifecycle through strong coordination, communication, and project controls discipline.
Support Project Managers in the day-to-day coordination of project activities across multidisciplinary teams.
Coordinate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and consultants to support seamless project execution.
Prepare and maintain meeting minutes, action logs, and follow-up tracking.
Support project controls activities, including tracking budgets, schedules, deliverables, and action items to ensure alignment with AECOM quality standards.
Assist with budget tracking, forecasting inputs, and financial reporting, including support for invoicing and cost management.
Monitor progress against key milestones and escalate risks or delays as required.
Track and coordinate project deliverables, ensuring completeness, quality, and timely submission.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including version control and document management workflows.
Support preparation and review of project documentation (drawings, reports, shop drawings, and submittals).
Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules and monitor ongoing progress.
Manage workflows, deadlines, and document submissions within project systems.
Collect and analyze project data to support decision-making and reporting.
Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.
Identify opportunities to improve coordination processes, reporting, and efficiency.