Project Controls Coordinator

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top wages

Benefit coverage for you and dependets

Employer RRSP contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) invites applications for a Project Controls Coordinator to support scheduling, cost control, reporting, progress measurement, forecasting, and document management on a major transit infrastructure project in Toronto, ON.

You will collaborate with project teams and client reps to ensure timely, accurate reporting and risk management.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost control, project coordination, or project management within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience on large-scale transit, transportation, heavy civil, or infrastructure projects is an asset.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, change management, reporting, and risk management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, EcoSys, Power BI, or similar project controls software is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Experience on major infrastructure, transit, transportation, heavy civil, or building projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and monitoring of project schedules.
• Collect, validate, and analyze project performance data from multiple stakeholders.
• Assist with cost tracking, budget monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project controls reports and dashboards.
• Monitor KPIs, productivity metrics, and project milestones.
• Coordinate progress measurement activities and earned value reporting.
• Assist in identifying schedule, cost, and performance risks.
• Maintain project controls databases, logs, and reporting tools.
• Support change management processes, including tracking potential changes, trends, and approved change orders.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, commercial staff, and client representatives to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist with project meetings and prepare supporting documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Ensure project records and controls information are maintained per requirements.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost control

Forecasting

Progress measurement

Reporting

Change management

Risk management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

EcoSys

Power BI

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 Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project is a significant undertaking by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to expand and modernize Bloor-Yonge station – Canada’s busiest subway hub. This initiative is focused on meeting both current and future ridership needs by improving the station’s efficiency, capacity, and accessibility.

The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is committed to transforming the station to enable faster, more reliable, and more comfortable travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The project will deliver upgraded facilities, contributing to a safer, cleaner, and higher-capacity subway system for passengers.

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 Toronto, ON for a:

The Project Controls Coordinator will be responsible for supporting project controls functions including scheduling, cost control, reporting, progress measurement, forecasting, and document management to help ensure the successful delivery of this complex transit infrastructure project.

How will you contribute to the team?

• To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following: Support the development, maintenance, and monitoring of project schedules.
• Collect, validate, and analyze project performance data from multiple stakeholders.
• Assist with cost tracking, budget monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project controls reports and dashboards.
• Monitor key project performance indicators (KPIs), productivity metrics, and project milestones.
• Coordinate progress measurement activities and earned value reporting.
• Assist in identifying schedule, cost, and performance risks.
• Maintain project controls databases, logs, and reporting tools.
• Support change management processes, including tracking potential changes, trends, and approved change orders.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, commercial staff, and client representatives to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist with project meetings and prepare supporting documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Ensure project records, supporting documentation, and project controls information are maintained in accordance with project requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost control, project coordination, or project management within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience on large-scale transit, transportation, heavy civil, or infrastructure projects is an asset.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, change management, reporting, and risk management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, EcoSys, Power BI, or similar project controls software is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Experience on major infrastructure, transit, transportation, heavy civil, or building projects is preferred.

Salary Range: Between $85,000 to $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).

The KMJV does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by us will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

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