Project Coordinator – Buildings

Pomerleau; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career development opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Project Coordinator in Ottawa to support the Buildings division. You will help coordinate tasks, track deadlines, and maintain clear communication with clients, trade partners, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes organization, collaboration and attention to safety and quality. A university degree or technology diploma in engineering is preferred, with 0–3 years of building construction experience, hybrid work, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years’ experience in the building construction industry.
• University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or equivalent.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and strong organizational skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with enthusiasm for innovation.
• Bilingualism in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project team with coordination and project support;
• Collaborate and keep the lines of communication open when working with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients;
• Take pride in your ability to effectively review, interpret and update the construction schedules;
• Utilize your passion for organization through maintenance, review and follow-up of shop drawings, RFIs, material purchase orders, change notice quotes and project completion documents;
• Effectively collect, review and analyze project quotes with emphasis on obtaining the very best prices in the market;
• Take pride in compiling and completing company wide project reports;
• Assemble, attend, document and emphasize the importance of project meetings;
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project; effectively apply HS&E standards to all employees and trade partners;
• Embrace the learning experience and be open to internal career opportunities;
• Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Engineering degree or tech diploma

Job description

Job Location

- Ottawa, ON

Jump onboard and join our collaborative project team to explore and support project growth and execution. With a proven track record of providing solutions and thriving in new environments and experiences. Focused on supporting your fellow Project team members, you will drive for results through the coordination of all project activities.

Organization, finding meaning in the details, solutions and growth are your passion. As a Project Coordinator within our Buildings division, you will manage several activities and deadlines to gain a clearer picture of client, team and project needs. Imagine the possibilities as your role focuses on growth opportunities in the project management field. The pace and path you choose to grow is your choice – but let us help you get there. As a key member of our team, we will rethink construction together, from idea to completion. Everywhere. All the time. Period.

What you will do

• • Assist the project team with coordination and project support;
• Collaborate and keep the lines of communication open when working with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients;
• • Take pride in your ability to effectively review, interpret and update the construction schedules;
• • Utilize your passion for organization through maintenance, review and follow-up of shop drawings, RFI’s, material purchase orders, change notice quotes and project completion documents;
• • Effectively collect, review and analyze project quotes with emphasis on obtaining the very best prices in the market;
• • Take pride in compiling and completing company wide project reports;
• • Assemble, attend, document and emphasize the importance of project meetings;
• • Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project. Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote Pomerleau’s HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations and codes with all employees and trade partners on the project
• Embrace the learning experience and be open to internal career opportunities;
• • Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.

This role could be for you if you have

• • 0-3 years’ experience in the building construction industry;
• • A University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience;
• • Ability to work collaboratively within a team and exert strong organizational skills;
• • Solid written and verbal communication skills;
• • Strong computer skills with enthusiasm for innovation;
• • Bilingualism in both official languages

The successful candidate will be required to obtain federal personal security clearance to the Level of Reliability (5 years of continuous Canada residency, clear criminal record)

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.