Project Coordinator - Civil Works - Major Projects - EHTH

Bird Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Mentoring

Collaborative team

HSE & quality philosophy

Health insurance

RRSP contributions

Job summary

Bird Construction is seeking a Project Coordinator for Civil Works at the East Harbour Transit Hub Alliance, Toronto site office (415 Eastern Ave). The role supports the Project Manager with safety, quality, scheduling, cost controls, and client/sub-trade communications on major civil works projects.

The candidate should have a civil engineering or construction management background with 2–4 years of hands-on coordination experience and familiarity with earthworks and concrete structures.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• Eligible for EIT, P.Eng., CET, or PQS designations.
• 2–4 years of hands-on project coordinator experience in large commercial, civil, or institutional construction.
• Experience coordinating earthworks, excavations, soil compaction, formwork, concrete pours and prefabricated structures is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with price change orders.
• Track requests for information (RFIs).
• Review and coordinate approvals of shop drawings.
• Coordinate information from sub-trades and suppliers.
• Prepare and update project budget, schedule and cost report.
• Participate in weekly subcontract progress meetings and progress tracking.
• Maintain weekly master project schedule and align superintendent look-aheads.
• Monitor productivity vs. subcontractor progress in the schedule.
• Assist with billing scheduling and invoicing.
• Assist in managing subcontracts including payments and disputes.
• Manage subcontract submittals.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with client, consultant, sub-trades and suppliers.
• Support Project Manager in ensuring health, safety and environmental standards meet requirements.

Skills

Coordination

Scheduling

Cost control

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Project Coordinator - Civil Works - Major Projects - EHTH

Reporting to the Project Manager for Civil infrastructure, the Project Coordinator will work closely with the Cross Functional Team & Superintendents and will be responsible for coordination of project requirements including but not limited to safety, quality, administration, scheduling, cost controls, client/sub-contractor/craft communication and management.

Site experience in any of the following disciplines is highly preferred: earthworks, excavations, soil compaction, formwork, concrete pours and lifting + installation of prefabricated concrete structures.

You would be joining the East Harbour Transit Hub Alliance that is designing and building a new railway station that will connect 3 different rail lines and improve the daily commute of thousands of riders.

This position is based at the site office, 415 Eastern Ave, Toronto.

What You Will Be Working On

• Assist with price change orders,
• track requests for information,
• review and coordinate approvals of shop drawings,
• and coordination of information provided and required by sub-trades and suppliers.
• Prepare and update the project budget, schedule, and cost report during construction.
• Participate in weekly subcontract progress meetings and progress tracking.
• Assist with updating and maintaining weekly master project schedule and ensure Superintendent look-aheads are aligned.
• Monitor productivity rates and subcontractor planned vs. actuals in the schedule.
• Provide support in setting up the billing schedule with the client and execute the billing and invoicing.
• Support management of subcontracts including monitoring notification periods and value increases.
• Assist in managing payments, settling disputes if they arise and subcontractor performance evaluations.
• Manage subcontract submittals.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with client(s), consultant(s), sub-trades and suppliers.
• Provide assistance to the Project Manager in ensuring project health, safety and environmental standards meet legislated requirements and company policy.

What We Are Looking For

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or construction management
• Eligible for, or have attained, E.I.T., P. Eng., CET, or PQS designations
• 2-4 years’ “hands‑on” experience in the capacity of project coordinator supplemented by other aspects of construction management including cost estimating, direct project management of large commercial, civil and/or institutional construction projects
• Demonstrated experience coordinating earthworks, excavations, soil compaction, formwork, concrete pours and lifting + installation of prefabricated concrete structures is highly preferred.
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

Why join Bird Construction?

• Challenging multi-disciplinary and long-term projects.
• Training and mentoring opportunities.
• Fantastic collaborative team.
• Exemplary HSE and quality philosophy.
• Industry-leading benefits for health insurance and RRSP contributions.

After successfully completing your scope at the East Harbour Transit Hub, you will be aligned with one of the many other projects that Bird Construction will deliver.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird. As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership. We Lead With Honesty We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results. We Are Stronger Together Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential. We Are Driven To Do Great Work We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry. We Create Opportunity Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world. At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values. Bird construction was founded as a small partnership in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1920. Today we are a highly respected company, operating across Canada. Bird is one of Canada’s leading builders and is recognized for its strong commitment to the growth and prosperity of both our clients and our people.