Position Title:  Foundations Project Coordinator

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 Always. 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!

Position Overview

Aecon Foundations is a leader in the Canadian Foundations industry. From shoring systems to foundation piling of all types; Aecon Foundations brings the Aecon advantage to all of our market sectors and acts as a strong partner from project initiation, design development, field testing and execution. 

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager or designate, the Project Coordinator plays an essential role in project execution. This dynamic role is focused on working within the project management team in developing and maintaining schedules, managing labour, equipment, subcontractors, materials, customer relations, engineering, contract management, project controls, change management, budgets, etc. This position is located in Toronto, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

• Site administration activities, including tracking employees’ hours, subtrade tickets, consumables, KPIs etc.
• Creating project Purchase Order requisitions for approval, ensuring accuracy and timely submittal.
• Communicating plans, actions, risks, issues and updates with key stakeholders such as Aecon employees, vendors, foremen, trades, superintendents, subcontractors.
• Fielding queries from external stakeholders and coordinating responses.  
• Producing Daily Construction Report for approval & submission.
• Reviewing monthly quantities for approval by Consultant/Owner for contract progress estimates and reconciling subcontractor & materials progress estimates.
• Developing an understanding of budgets, cost reports & revenue forecasts at the project level.
• Developing and maintaining a project schedule as required by the Project/ Construction Manager.
• Leading by example ensuring Aecon’s corporate health and safety program and quality control plans are adhered to.
• Leading and contributing to safety toolbox talks.
• The Project Coordinator may be required to support field engineering or quality assurance activities as well as other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Civil Engineering Degree or Diploma / or equivalent training and experience.
• 2+ years of prior foundations experience.
• Must be open to rotational work as required. 
• Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
• Strong communication skills - oral and written.
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Adaptable to work a flexible work schedule when required.
• Ability to work with others as a team with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work away from home for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license.

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.