Position Title:  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 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 responsibility 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

Aecon is seeking a Project Coordinator to join the Urban Transportations Solutions group to support dynamic, transit projects in Canada. We are proud to support projects that are committed to faster and more convenient travel, ultimately improving transportation experiences. This starts with bringing aboard the best possible team! 

What You Will Do In The First Year

• Work with discipline leadership and subject matter experts to support the development and collection of standardized processes, tools, systems, and templates required on projects.
• Collaborate with discipline leaders to document an Aecon standard way of managing UTS projects, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of the UTS project management methodologies into the overall organizational framework.
• Create detailed documentation, guidelines, and training materials to facilitate the understanding and adoption of the newly developed UTS project management methodologies.
• Track progress of discipline activities ensuring progress plan achievement.
• Work with document control ensuring strict governance of document management guidelines.
• Identify risks to progress, suggest mitigating actions for resolution.
• Report to Sr. Mgmt. on accomplishments, deliverables, upcoming plans, risk, and integration needs.
• Participate in governance meetings for support of discipline planning and reporting activities.

What You Will Do Here Beyond The First Year

• Provide project Manager with data and project analysis.
• Support project Superintendent and Foremen in management of projects and crews.
• Track productivity, costs, and progress on projects.
• Perform quantity take-off from construction drawings.
• Liaise with and inform various stakeholders on the project schedule.
• Communicate with customer technical support departments.
• Distribute administrative documentation appropriately upon award of the project.
• Monitor and provide job cost reports to management on active projects.
• Provide data and input for month-end reconciliations.
• Create and submit progress and final invoicing to accounts receivable.
• Maintain files and correspondence on active and completed projects.
• Provide technical support to field staff.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of as-built drawings.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

What You Will Bring to the Team

• Engineering / Engineering Technologist / Construction Technology Diploma, Degree, or Post-grad Certificate required.
• Has 3 years of experience working in infrastructure industry.
• Experience deploying best practices to enable improved project outcomes and high-performing team enablers.
• Experience with large, complex projects and Joint Ventures with multiple interfaces preferred.
• Able to engage with team and manage project support outcomes.
• Strong communication skills – oral and written.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, accurately and under pressure.
• Ability to see a task from conception to implementation.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Sound computer skills – MS Office Suite, SharePoint, P6, Mural / Miro, AutoCAD, Visio
• Experience using Power Apps and Power BI an asset.

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.