Project Coordinator

Valard Construction; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility contractor in Canada is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator in Vaughan, ON. This role involves coordinating construction tasks, facilitating communication between field staff and engineers, and managing project schedules. Ideal candidates will have a post-secondary education in engineering or a related field, along with significant construction coordination experience. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Construction Coordination.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction specifications and project schedules.
• Experience with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff and resources with Site Supervisors and Project Managers.
• Manage project planning activities while adhering to time and quality standards.
• Create and maintain data systems for inventory.

Skills

Construction Coordination

Understanding of construction drawings

Communication skills

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Post-Secondary education in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6 Scheduling

JD Edwards

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our Substations & Renewables group is currently looking to add a Construction Project Coordinator to our growing team, based in Vaughan, ON.

Reporting to the Project Manager, we are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to coordinate the scheduling of tasks, deadlines, and milestones as well as facilitate communication between field construction staff and design engineers on High Voltage Substation projects for major utility companies as well as Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects for renewable energy developers. The position also provides critical reviews of drawings and provides valuable input on engineering matters to Construction Managers and Supervisors for assigned projects across Southern and Eastern Ontario.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff and resources with Site Supervisors, Construction Managers or Project Managers
• Project Planning activities within constraints such as time, cost and agreed quality standards
• Schedule tasks, deadlines and milestones for clients, stakeholders and resources
• Assist with managing projects on a day‑to‑day basis including preparing and forwarding project updates and reports to the Project Manager
• Coordinate communication between staff and 3rd parties
• Liaise between field construction staff and office personnel
• Review and interpret drawings and provide input on engineering issues
• Provide technical engineering expertise on calculations and reporting
• Track and report project information by communicating project data in different formats (i.e. Reports, Presentations, Visio diagrams)
• Support scheduling, accounting, cost & document control, procurement, project filing & communication with all parties
• Interface with construction management teams to establish workflows
• Create procedures and reporting for site management
• Collect and provide all the necessary documents and information for site management
• Create, maintain & improve project processes
• Create & maintain data systems for inventory
• Assist with technical and administrative needs as required
• Support the Quality Department with technical engineering support when needed

Requirements

• Post‑Secondary education in a related field (i.e. Engineering, Commerce, Construction Management)
• 3 years of Construction Coordination experience
• Demonstrated understanding of construction drawings, specifications and project schedules
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 Scheduling and JD Edwards (or other PM tools)

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Professional Engineer or Certified Engineering Technologist
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or working towards certification
• Linear construction experience

Job Posting End Date : November 9th, 2025

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.