Jr. Project Coordinator

Aecon Group Inc.; Courtice; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a Jr. Project Coordinator for the Darlington New Nuclear Project. The role involves planning material movements, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and maintaining project schedules. Ideal candidates will have a background in Civil Engineering and experience in construction.

Qualifications

• Experience in project engineering in a construction or EPC environment.
• Experience working under a Nuclear Quality Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engineering and construction programs.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate preparation and delivery of project deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon, We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction, with a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise, and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). Beginning in 2023, Aecon will support the validation phase design, procurement, early site preparation, and site mobilization scope for the construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

The Jr. Project Coordinator will report to the Area Lead and will be responsible for planning all critical material movements. This role requires continuous communication with all project team members and will involve identifying and implementing continuous improvements of material handling methods.

What You'll Do Here

• Plan and implement an engineering and construction program, including defining the project plan, activities, milestones, and manpower requirements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of comprehensive work packages in cooperation with construction and engineering.
• Identify, report, and secure approval for deviations from the design documents as they occur and before release to construction.
• Provide assurance that construction activities are performed in accordance with written and approved policies, standards, programs, and procedures.
• Ensure effective liaison between field trades and design engineers for problem resolution and information flow.
• Provide status and progress reports to customers, project teams, and management.
• Establish and maintain interfaces with other internal groups, subcontractors, and suppliers supporting the project.
• Develop and write detailed work plans in cooperation with construction leads.
• Maintain high standards related to final product quality.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule and budget for the engineering and construction segments.
• Control expenditures within project budget limitations.
• Coordinate preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, as-built drawings, turnover documents, etc.
• Review project design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinate activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Interface with customers to provide project status reports and ensure customer needs are met.
• Assist and monitor safety programs and statistics as required.
• Participate actively in quality assurance regarding understanding and implementing policies and procedures.
• Develop material handling plans for each critical construction activity utilizing 3D modeling.

What You Bring To The Table

• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or Civil discipline.
• Experience in project engineering in a construction or EPC environment.
• Experience working under a Nuclear Quality Program is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with a large team.
• Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task. Service-oriented.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non-status), Métis, and Inuit.

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. If you require accommodations during any step of the application process, please click here.