Sr. Project Coordinator

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self-perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large-scale site development.

The Hamilton LRT Alliance has been selected by Metrolinx as the development partner for the Hamilton LRT – Package 1: Civil & Utilities. Under the alliance model, Aecon provides construction capability and resources as part of an integrated team, working collaboratively with all alliance participants to progress design, cost, and construction schedules during the project’s development phase.

The Hamilton LRT isn’t just a transit project, it’s reshaping how a city connects, grows, and moves. Join us in being part of a dynamic team building critical infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come!

The Sr. Project Coordinator will support with key coordination tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring smooth communication across the project team for the Roadway & Streetscaping works scope. This role requires strong organizational skills, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to support project leadership in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment on a major multi-disciplinary infrastructure project.

Plans and implements an engineering and construction program, including defining the project plan, activities, milestones, and labour requirements.

Develops and maintains the project schedule and budget and controls spending.

Reads and understands the project contract.

Provides status reports of project milestones and adjustments to schedules.

Identifies changes to the project schedule and its impacts (e.g. contract impact).

Identifies project labour requirements and coordinates labour with appropriate trades and subcontractors.

Coordinates preparation and delivery of project deliverables (e.g. design documents, as-built drawings, 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 customers, the project team, and management.

Forecasts and tracks change orders and scope changes.

Assists and monitors safety programs and statistics as required.

Writes and reviews purchase specifications and subcontract documents.

Maintains active involvement in quality assurance with regard to understanding and implementing policies and procedures.

Provides estimating and project management backup as required.

Performs such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor/manager.

Develops and writes reports and business correspondence.

Post-secondary education in a Construction or Engineering discipline, or an acceptable combination of education and previous experience.

5+ years of experience in a project engineering or heavy construction environment, preferably in roadworks or highway construction.

Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Proficiency in software related to the construction industry as required (e.g. Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, etc.).

On-site presence 5 days per week.

Reason for Vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000 per year.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

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, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.