Design Coordinator

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top wages

Benefits coverage for you and your dep

Employer RRSP contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd is seeking a Design Coordinator to work closely with design consultants, technical advisors, and construction teams to ensure seamless coordination across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.

Based in Niagara/Hamilton ON, this full-time role offers a salary between 90,000 and 120,000 CAD, top wages, benefits coverage for you and your dependents, RRSP contributions, and paid time off, with opportunities to contribute to major transit

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in design coordination or related roles.
• Familiarity with design-build or P3 delivery models preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and interdisciplinary coordination practices.
• Proficiency in design software and collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs for civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Track design submissions and approvals in accordance with project schedules.
• Monitor and manage RFIs, design changes, and interface issues.
• Ensure integration of design deliverables with construction methodologies, staging, and sequencing plans.
• Collaborate with environmental, geotechnical, utilities, and permitting teams to reflect field conditions.
• Help prepare and maintain design documentation, reports, logs, and compliance records.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Organization

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Architecture

Tools

Design software

Job description

Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.

Project Overview: The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is supporting a major transit infrastructure project in the Niagara/Hamilton Region.

Who we are: Founded in 1974, Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well-being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project. #TeamKenaidan

Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world-class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success. #MoveToMurphy.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’ work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:

• Top wages
• Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
• Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
• Paid Time Off

We currently have an opening in Niagara/Hamilton ON for a:

Design Coordinator

The Design Coordinator is responsible for working closely with design consultants, technical advisors, and construction teams to ensure seamless coordination across all design and engineering disciplines.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Support the coordination of multidisciplinary design inputs for civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Assist with tracking design submissions and approvals in accordance with project schedules.
• Monitor and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), design changes, and interface issues.
• Ensure integration of design deliverables with construction methodologies, staging, and sequencing plans.
• Collaborate with environmental, geotechnical, utilities, and permitting teams to ensure design inputs reflect field conditions and constraints.
• Help prepare and maintain design documentation, reports, logs, and compliance records.

Education and Experience:

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in design coordination, engineering support, or technical project roles in infrastructure or transit construction.
• Familiarity with progressive design-build or P3 delivery models is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and interdisciplinary coordination practices.
• Proficiency in design software and collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Salary Range: Between $90,000 - $120,000, depending on experience

We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a non-management position. This is a full time position