Coordinator, Project

Aecon; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility construction provider in Canadian seeks a Project Coordinator to support efficient operations in underground utility infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include scheduling work crews, coordinating materials, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates are recent college graduates in civil or construction technology, with strong organizational and communication skills. Join a culture that champions inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in the utility construction industry an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the efficient scheduling of various work crews.
• Performs site previews / inspections for locate requests.
• Coordinates / procures specialty materials / tooling.
• Generates reports as required by major customers.
• Drives an inclusive culture to promote equity and diversity.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project)

Good organizational skills

Ability to work with others as a team

Self-motivated

Education

Recent College Graduate – Civil / Construction Technologist / Technician

Job description

What is the Opportunity?

Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we’re looking for a Project Coordinator to help us get there!

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing coordination and support to various aspects of operations to ensure the efficient and profitable execution of the installation of underground utility infrastructure.

What You’ll Do Here

• Assists in the efficient scheduling of various work crews as required.
• Performs site previews / inspections as required in preparation for locate requests.
• Meets utilities on site, as required, to assist in accurate and timely locates.
• Assists in inventory management / control and related systems development.
• Coordinates / procures specialty materials / tooling.
• Assists in small / specialty tool inventory management / control / maintenance / certification.
• Conducts daily scanning of heavy equipment that is idle or down for repair.
• Creates / monitors weekly equipment idling reports and correct misallocations.
• Reviews / summarizes weekly equipment utilization reports and correct misallocations.
• Tracks / maintains area specific worker Training Matrix.
• Leads / directs the maintenance for operational yard facilities.
• Assists in the development of annual pricing agreements from regular vendors.
• Assists in the acquisition of required safety / experience documentation from subcontractors.
• Ensures the safe / organized status of materials and equipment in the outside yard areas.
• Receives, validates, off-loads, handles, processes related paperwork and securely stocks incoming materials from vendors.
• Queries, analyzes and reports on data from various systems to assist in operational efficiency.
• Generates reports, as necessary, as required by major customers.
• Provides deliveries of rush materials / tooling to crews as required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

What You Bring to the Team

• Recent College Graduate – Civil / Construction Technologist / Technician.
• Experience in the utility construction industry an asset.
• Strong computer skills – MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project.
• Strong communication skills – oral and written.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with others as a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.