Project Coordinator

Modern Niagara; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing construction firm is looking for a Project Coordinator Co-op in Halifax to assist project managers and help with construction project delivery. Students will gain hands-on experience, strengthen their communication skills, and build foundational project management knowledge. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, possess strong organizational skills, and are eager to learn in a fast-paced industry. This role offers creative challenges and insights into construction operations. Salary is $23 - $25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Working towards a relevant university degree or college diploma.
• Experience in construction industry is a strong asset.
• Working at Heights Certificate is helpful but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with reporting and information gathering.
• Support site contract document control tasks.
• Coordinate priorities with general contractors.
• Organize meetings with subcontractors and clients.
• Help manage and monitor the construction schedule.
• Facilitate communication between office and field staff.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong computer skills

Energetic

Resourceful

Reliable

Timely

Eager to work and learn

Education

University degree or college diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Role Summary

The project coordinator coop opportunity is for motivated, multi-faceted technically inclined students who enjoy working on a wide variety of tasks, are quick to learn, and keen to make a significant contribution to a successful and growing company.

Our career opportunities offer creative challenges to learn and develop new skills and experiences.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

This COOP position provides students a unique opportunity to learn directly from the field while working closely with industry professionals. It allows undergraduates to step into the heart of project operations by seeing firsthand how teams coordinate, how schedules are maintained, how challenges are solved, and how buildings take shape each day. They will be playing an important role in supporting the successful delivery of construction projects, at the same time, building valuable technical and professional skills that are difficult to acquire in a classroom, and provided a strong foundation for a future career in construction or project management. It’s an opportunity to make meaningful contributions while gaining practical insight into how complex construction projects come to life.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Gain hands‑on experience in real construction project delivery
• Strengthen communication and collaboration across project teams
• Build foundational project management skills in a practical environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with project managers for reporting and gathering of information
• Assist with site contract document control
• Work with general contractors to coordinate priorities and activities
• Coordinate and support various meetings with subcontractors and clients
• Support the management and monitoring of a construction schedule
• Communicate and relay information between office personnel and field staff
• Support project managers, coordinators and foremen on various other projects as requested

Must-haves

• Working towards a university degree or college diploma in a related field such as Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills with hands‑on working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Team player, energetic, resourceful, reliable and timely
• Eager to work and learn in a fast‑paced industry
• Comfortable working on a construction job site, or office setting

Nice‑to‑haves

• Related work experience is an asset, including from other co‑op placements, internships, projects
• Experience in the construction industry a strong asset but not mandatory
• Basic understanding of plumbing and HVAC systems an asset but not necessary
• Working at Heights Certificate – not mandatory, as we will provide training

Salary range for this position is $23 - $25 per hour.

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, Halifax and Ottawa.

We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork.

Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award‑winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive.

We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity‑seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier‑free hiring process.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we can make appropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.