Project Coordinator New Graduate Construction

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Toronto is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator for recent graduates. This role involves assisting in project operations, managing safety protocols, and collaborating with project staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position offers an annual salary range of CA$70,000 to CA$85,000 and is a great opportunity to launch your career in construction.

Benefits

Access to work phone and laptop

Summer Fridays

Training programs

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• Internship/Co-op experience in construction is highly desired.
• Basic ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with lean methodology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uphold safety protocols throughout projects.
• Participate in project planning and scheduling.
• Manage submittals and shop drawings.
• Conduct Quality Control inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Basic scheduling knowledge

Understanding of lean methodology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Turner Construction, founded in1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globallywith over 13,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercialspaces, combining local agility with global strength. We've completed projectslike the New York Yankee's Stadium, the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration, theBoeing Company North Charleston Campus, and more!Since 1951, Turner hasbeen a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion inannual revenue and over 930 professionals. Turner is committed to quality,safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Turner Construction isn't justabout buildings – we’re about building futures, empowering employees, andleaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU

At Turner, we appreciate thestrength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and helpcarry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individualgrowth journey. This opportunity also offers:

• access to practical tools and resources including, a work phone, laptop, and safety gear,
• Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable),
• invitations to participate in company events and activities,
• hard and soft skills training programs,
• a thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, Healthcare and Dental Coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching, and much more,
• and an annual base salary range for this position may be CA$70,000 to CA$85,000 depending on experience and fit.

Turner Construction’s Torontooffice is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator, New Graduate. The role requires availability to workon-site or at the head office, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours per week. The role may report to either the Assistant Project Manager orProject Manager.

The Project Coordinator will be assigned to ProjectOperations team in business unit office or jobsite to assist in obtaining, evaluating, and coordinating project engineering information needed toconstruct project. As a ProjectCoordinator, you will:

• Uphold safety protocols and requirements throughout project.
• Work with project staff to incorporate safety preplanning into all phases.
• Participate and support planning and scheduling with lean processes or Last Planner System® (LPS).
• Attend Preconstruction activities including design reviews, tendering, bid levelling and reviews, award meetings and project launch.
• Serve as liaison with Architects, Trades, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors and other Project Staff and Owner Representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.
• Participate in Preconstruction meetings and submittal review meetings.
• Manage submittals and shop drawings, read contract drawings and subcontract information/submittals to assess to ensure drawings and specifications properly relate to job estimate and for conformance to contract specifications, and resolve conflicts in interpretation or elevate as appropriate.
• Assist in submission of pricing for Change Orders and manage change orders. Prepare independent analysis, obtain and check estimates for subcontractor changes, and obtain approval from Architect and Owner. Resolve any conflicts, and document issues and changes related to contracts, plans, and drawing specifications.
• Assist in conducting Quality Control (QC) inspections to ensure installations are per contract documents and in accordance with approved shop drawings.
• Manage Require on Job (ROJ) Dates with Project Schedule and associated lead times.
• Review conflicts and submit RFI accordingly with proposed solutions, audit responses, and distribute to required parties.
• Participate in project budget reviews and clearly understand project estimate.
• Assist in closeout process. Prepare final records for project such as Requests for Information (RFI’s), closeout records, warranties, As-Builts, Operations and Maintenance manuals (O&Ms), attic stock, spare parts, and evaluate information to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Prepare Scope of Work (SOW) and Additional Provisions (AP-1) documents for trade partner subcontracts.
• Manage Project Constraints Log and develop reports, such as Submittal, Change Order and Quality Control logs.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Is this the right role for you:

• Bachelor’s Degree with formal engineering or architectural training or equivalent building construction experience, required
• Internship/Co-op experience in construction, highly desired
• Basic understanding of scheduling programs, preferred
• Basic understanding ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Familiar with lean methodology
• Must have good interpersonal skills with desire to expand construction knowledge and learning
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft suite of applications

HOW TO START YOUR JOURNEY WITH TURNERCONSTRUCTION

We’re always looking for talentedindividuals who align with our positive culture and are passionate about theirwork. If you believe Turner Construction is the right fit for you,click"APPLY" on this posting and be sure to include your resume and coverletter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Physical Demands & WorkEnvironment:

The physical demands describedhere are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects,tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employeefrequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheralvision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee isregularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels bothshort and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularlyperforms work on-site at construction work sites and occasionally at officelocations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or moveup to 4.5 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 23 kg.

The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeoccasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the workenvironment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performingthe duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work siteswhere the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk ofelectrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate toloud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safetypolicies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction! Due tothe high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, wewill keep your information on file for future opportunities.
Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunityemployer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place oforigin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or anyother characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, includingfor applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process,upon request.

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