Rail & Transit Field Coordinator

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KMJV is seeking a Project Field Coordinator to support the Niagara/Hamilton transit project. You will assist the Site Supervisor, Superintendent, and Project Manager with coordinating daily construction activities across multiple fronts, coordinating subcontractors, reviews of drawings and documents, and ensuring safety and quality.

This role requires a Civil/Construction background with 2–5+ years of field coordination experience; rail or transit project exposure is a strong asset.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–5+ years of construction coordination or field experience on infrastructure, civil, transportation, rail, transit, or major commercial projects.
• Experience working on rail or transit projects, Metrolinx projects, or within active rail corridors is considered a strong asset.
• Practical understanding of construction methods, sequencing, site logistics, and field operations.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, trades, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Experience managing requests for information, submittals, deficiencies, site instructions, change documentation, and construction records.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Supervisor, Superintendent, and Project Manager with the coordination of daily construction activities across multiple work fronts.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, suppliers, consultants, and internal project teams to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and technical documentation to identify field requirements and potential constructability issues.
• Prepare, track, and coordinate requests for information, submittals, shop drawings, site instructions, change documentation, and other project correspondence.
• Conduct regular site walks and inspections to monitor construction progress, workmanship, safety, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Identify field issues, discrepancies, and deficiencies and coordinate their resolution with site supervision, engineering, quality, and subcontractor teams.
• Support the preparation and implementation of daily work plans, weekly look‑ahead schedules, and construction sequencing activities.
• Promote compliance with company safety policies, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, project procedures, and applicable rail and transit authority requirements.

Skills

Coordination

Field experience

Reading drawings

RFI management

Rail/transit experience

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Engineering Technology

Job description

KMJV is seeking a Project Field Coordinator to support the Niagara/Hamilton transit project. You will assist the Site Supervisor, Superintendent, and Project Manager with coordinating daily construction activities across multiple fronts, coordinating subcontractors, reviews of drawings and documents, and ensuring safety and quality.

This role requires a Civil/Construction background with 2–5+ years of field coordination experience; rail or transit project exposure is a strong asset.