Position Title:  Coordinator, Project

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety First. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

The Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon, United and AtkinsRéalis located in Kincardine, Ontario. Shoreline Power Group is the centerpiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program which replaces the main components of 6 reactors at the Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station.

The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders as well as construction management and trade labor. This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064.

Purpose of the Position

The Project Coordinator, reporting directly to the Area Manager, will play a key role in providing leadership in managing/supervising construction projects by assisting in the project management and coordination of schedules, manpower, customer relations, engineering, and procurement.  Risk analysis: project forecasting, liaising with EPC and subcontractors are daily occurrences in these positions.

The Project Coordinator directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering and construction requirements within the scope of a specified project.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Carries out detailed constructability reviews to develop the engineering design requirements, project schedule, manpower and procurement requirements.
• Plans and implements an engineering and construction program, including defining the project plan, activities, milestones, and manpower requirements.
• Develops and maintains the project schedule and budget for the engineering and construction segments of the project.
• Provides status report of project milestones and adjustment to schedules.
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget.
• Identifies project manpower requirements and coordinates manpower with appropriate trades and subcontractors.
• Coordinates preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, as built drawings, turnover documents, etc.
• Reviews project design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities relating to technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Evaluates and recommends design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
• Interfaces with customers to provide project status reports and ensure customer needs are met.
• Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management.
• Forecast and tracks change orders and scope changes.
• Assists and monitors safety programs and statistics as required.
• Writes and reviews purchase specifications and subcontract documents.
• Coordinates all site procurement activities including validation of material specifications, preparation of purchase requisitions, materials material tracking and ensuring traceability of materials when installed in the field.
• Active involvement in quality assurance with regards to understating and implementing policies and procedures.
• Provides estimating and project management back-up as required.
• Performs such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor/manager.
• Develop and write reports, business correspondence.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Post secondary school education in an engineering discipline, a technical college diploma or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum 2 – 5 years’ experience in project engineering in a construction or EPC environment.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literate.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.