Project Coordinator

Aecon • Scarborough, ON

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aecon is looking for a qualified Project Coordinator to join our team for the Scarborough Transit Connect project in Scarborough. This project involves delivering the Scarborough Subway Extension – Stations, Rails and Systems (SSE-SRS) package for Metrolinx. The Scarborough Subway Extension will extend the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough, from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road. This extension aims to provide quick and seamless transit, reduce travel times, and improve access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations throughout the city, replacing Line 3 (the Scarborough RT).

Requirements

• Engineering / Engineering Technologist / Construction Technology Diploma, Degree, or Post-grad Certificate required.
• 3+ years of construction experience; multi-disciplinary, large-scale projects would be an asset.
• Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
• Sound computer skills – MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, AutoCAD.
• Strong communication skills – oral and written.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with others as a team.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and construction expertise and support to specific areas of civil works (piling, excavation, dewatering, utilities, concrete, restoration, etc.)
• Understand client drivers and offers value engineering proposals for schedule, functionality, and cost benefits.
• Coordinate with Client on the status/progress of construction works, manage risks, explain methodologies, and stakeholder management.
• Coordinate with the design team to review design drawings, provide constructability input, progress design to meet deliverables on time, and address compliance issues, quality issues, and unforeseen site conditions.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to build schedule, obtain estimates, define scope of works, develop construction plans, coordinate construction on site, inspect works for quality and compliance, and manage conflicts that arise.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for agreements, permits, approvals, and to obtain additional information.
• Ensure cost reports, inventory, and quantity tracking meet specifications.
• Understand, communicate, and enforce the contract documents and RFI’s when discrepancies occur.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities on the project.
• Monitor cost and schedule and correct deviations to keep the project on time and within budget.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

Benefits

• Support for mental, emotional, and physical well-being for employees and their families.
• Career building through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Commitment to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Leadership in sustainable construction with a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing environmental impact and impact on surrounding communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree