Construction Site Coordinator

Altis; King City; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $65-75k CAD

Three weeks vacation

Benefits after 3 months

Hands-on exposure

Career growth

Job summary

Altis is seeking an early-career construction/engineering professional to support a major civil infrastructure project. You’ll be embedded with the field team, coordinating site activities and documenting progress across tracks, bridges, and earthworks.

You’ll learn from a multidisciplinary team, with exposure to field execution, safety documentation, and project reporting in a fast-paced environment. This permanent role offers growth opportunities and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Previous construction, co-op, field coordination or Project Coordinator experience in civil construction or infrastructure is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication, organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work approximately 50 hours per week, typically 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with changing schedules and regular night work during certain project phases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day site activities with subcontractors, suppliers, supervisors and project stakeholders.
• Prepare daily reports covering labour, equipment, progress and site photographs, maintaining project documentation.
• Support subcontractor onboarding, safety documentation, orientations, site meetings, mobilization and progress tracking.
• Track extra work, time and material documentation, timecards, permits and information required for schedule updates.
• Review drawings, specifications and project requirements and assist with work plans.
• Coordinate utility and rail locates, materials, equipment and other requirements supporting field execution.
• Identify and resolve site issues while supporting the Project Manager and broader project team.

Skills

Field coordination

Independent work

Communication

multit-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Engineering/Engineering Tech/Construction Mgmt/Architecture

Job description

Language: Strong written and spoken English required

Background Check Required: Criminal Background and References

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career construction or engineering professional to build hands‑on experience supporting a major civil infrastructure project. You’ll be embedded with the field team, contributing to a diverse scope of work that includes track and enabling work, bridges, noise walls, parking lots, culverts, earthworks and other civil infrastructure.

Working alongside project leaders, subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel, you’ll play an important role in keeping daily construction activities organized, documented and moving forward. This permanent position is ideal for someone who takes initiative, communicates confidently and enjoys the pace and variety of an active construction site.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive salary of $65,000–$75,000, depending on experience
• Three weeks of vacation
• Benefits available after three months of employment
• Hands‑on exposure to a large-scale civil infrastructure project
• An opportunity to learn from an experienced, multidisciplinary project team and grow your construction career

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll coordinate day‑to‑day site activities, working with subcontractors, suppliers, supervisors and project stakeholders.
• You’ll prepare daily reports covering labour, equipment, progress and site photographs, while maintaining accurate project documentation.
• You’ll support subcontractor onboarding, safety documentation, orientations, site meetings, mobilization and progress tracking.
• You’ll track extra work, time and material documentation, timecards, permits and information required for schedule updates.
• You’ll review drawings, specifications and project requirements and assist with preparing work plans.
• You’ll coordinate utility and rail locates, materials, equipment and other requirements supporting field execution.
• You’ll help identify and resolve site issues while supporting the Project Manager and broader project team.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous construction, co‑op, field coordination or Project Coordinator experience in civil construction or infrastructure is preferred.
• Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Experience with transit, rail, heavy civil, roads, bridges or earthworks is an asset, with previous Metrolinx experience considered a strong asset.
• Strong written and verbal English communication, organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work approximately 50 hours per week, typically 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with changing schedules and regular night work during certain project phases.

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, takes initiative and enjoys being part of the action on site. This is a great opportunity to gain meaningful exposure to a major civil project and grow alongside an experienced team.”