Design Coordinator

Kiewit; Oakville; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Ganotec seeks a Design Coordinator to deliver complex projects across Canada, managing the full lifecycle of engineering and architectural design from concept through construction support. You will lead integrated teams of engineers, architects and technical specialists to meet high-quality outcomes in fast-paced, client-driven environments.

This role offers involvement across multiple facets of project design, with site rotations and a focus on large-scale industrial initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, engineering tech, construction management or related field.
• 3+ years in engineering, design coordination, or construction project delivery.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and design deliverables.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, construction processes and project execution.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and docs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and design deliverables across multiple disciplines.
• Monitor design schedules, progress, and milestone achievement.
• Facilitate design review and coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, and project controls teams.
• Track design action items, risks, and technical issues through resolution.
• Support constructability reviews, change management, and document control processes.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, standards, and quality requirements.

Skills

Coordination across disciplines

Multi-discipline team leadership

Reading engineering drawings

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Requisition ID:182519

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Ganotec District

Department:Field Operations

Market:Industrial

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Join our team as a Design Coordinator, a pivotal role where you will actively contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects across Canada.

This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of engineering and architectural design efforts—from early concept through construction support—while leading integrated teams of engineers, architects, and technical specialists. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in building systems design, proven leadership of multi-discipline teams, and the ability to deliver high-quality projects in fast-paced, client-driven environments.

This role offers the opportunity to be deeply involved in multiple facets of project design, making a significant impact on the timely and efficient completion of large-scale industrial initiatives.

District Overview

Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position itself towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful.

Location

The base location for this role will be Oakville or Toronto, ON. The selected candidate must be available to work on an 11‑days‑on / 3‑days‑off rotation in Edmonton, AB.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and design deliverables across multiple disciplines.
• Monitor design schedules, progress, and milestone achievement.
• Facilitate design review and coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, and project controls teams.
• Track design action items, risks, and technical issues through resolution.
• Support constructability reviews, change management, and document control processes.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, standards, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering, design coordination, project engineering, or construction project delivery.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing design deliverables.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, construction processes, and project execution.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents. #LI-IS1

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:
This role primarily involves work at construction and industrial project sites, which require adherence to strict health and safety regulations and protocols. The position demands a high level of physical activity, including site inspections and travel between various locations. Work hours may vary depending on project phases, occasionally necessitating extended shifts or weekend presence to meet project deadlines. Personal protective equipment must be worn at all times on-site. The company supports a culture of safety and provides continuous training to ensure compliance and well-being of all personnel.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation:$75,000/yr -$110,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.