Jr. Project Coordinator - Intelligent Traffic Systems

Black & McDonald; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Toronto is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist in site planning and project management. This role involves ensuring project objectives are met while complying with safety and environmental policies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in construction management or engineering and experience in project coordination. Join a company committed to growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Ongoing training and development

Team events and outings

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Project Coordination experience in the construction sector working on MTO/Utilities projects is an asset.
• Valid Ontario 'G' Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager on projects to ensure objectives and standards are met.
• Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Assist in planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones.

Skills

Contract management

Construction scheduling

Blueprint reading

Financial statements

Organization and time management

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

JD Edwards or Oracle-based ERP system

Education

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We offer:

• A family business with family values
• Team events and outings year-round
• Competitive compensation
• Interesting and challenging work – we’re leaders in the industry
• Ongoing investment in training and development
• Long-term stability and opportunity for growth
• Number one in Utilities Safety Construction
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Black & McDonald’s Southern Ontario Utilities team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Project Coordinator is located on site and typically reports directly to the Project Manager.

Jr. Project Coordinators work on site planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating assigned project(s) from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. Their primary focus is safety, planning, monitoring progress, scheduling, quality, costs management, estimating, reporting, and managing project change under the direction of senior leadership.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Project Manager on projects to ensure project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards are in accordance with company policy and contract specifications are met
• Assist the Project Manager on field reports to ensure the reports are submitted to the Clients on time and invoices are processed on a monthly basis
• Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
• Assist in planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines
• Complete quantity take offs from construction drawings, track and update as-built quantities and field verify when required
• Assist in preparing contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts
• Assist in developing and implementing quality control programs
• Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
• Trade and subcontractor coordination
• Document control
• Purchase supplies and materials as required to complete project

WHAT YOU CAN OFFER

• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering
• 1-3 years of Project Coordination experience in the construction sector working on MTO/Utilities projects is an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient knowledge and understanding of:

• Contract management
• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• Blueprint reading
• Project electrical, mechanical and structural design interpretation
• Financial statements – read and comprehend
• Organization and time management
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system is an asset
• Valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License is required

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.