Senior Project Coordinator

Ontario Transit Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transit construction organization in Toronto is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to manage data, analyze costs, and track progress on the Ontario Line project. The role involves reviewing contracts, preparing procurement lists, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in construction, strong communication skills, and be proficient in relevant software tools. The salary range is CAD 95,000 - 135,000, plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Disability Insurance

Extended medical insurance

(Optional) RRSP matching

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate data analysis and project insights for decision making.
• Review and interpret contracts and drawings.
• Monitor productivity, costs, and progress.
• Liaise with stakeholders and vendors to communicate schedules.
• Prepare and present detailed job cost reports.
• Maintain organized project files and correspondence.

Skills

Data analysis

Cost tracking

Stakeholder communication

Construction documentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Word

Job description

Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projets are undertaking the design, build, and finance the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South Civil) package.

As Ontario Transit Group, we are now mobilizing our design and construction crews, with major works. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.

The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.

What is the project?

• A six-kilometer tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River).
• Stations:
  • One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station.
  • Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations.
  • Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown).

The benefits to Ontario

Faster, more frequent, and reliable access to rapid transit with more than227,500 people will live within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station.

• Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time.
• Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway.
• Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents.
• Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction.
• Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases, and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option.

Job Description

The Senior Project Coordinator is responsible for supportingproject delivery for Ontario Line South by managing data, analyzing costs, and tracking progress. In this role, you will review contracts and drawings, prepare procurement lists and RFIs, coordinate civil works with other trades, and liaise with stakeholders. You’ll also assist with reporting, documentation, and as-built submissions while ensuring smooth communication across teams in a fast-paced environment.

The salary range for this position is $95,000 CAD - $135,000 CAD, plus additional benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver strategic insights by providing managementwith accurate data analysis and actionable project insights to support decision making.
• Drive documentation excellence by reviewing and interpreting contract documents, construction drawings,prepare procurement lists, RFIs, change orders, permits, and traffic/land documentation with precision.
• Monitor performance bytracking productivity, costs, and progress for Ontario Line South, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Liaise withstakeholders, vendors, and owners to communicate schedules and resolve issues proactively.
• Oversee financial reporting by preparing and presenting detailed job cost reports and contribute to month-end reconciliation and financial accuracy.
• Ensure compliance by maintaining organized project files and correspondence, ensuring adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support design and delivery by coordinating preparation and submission ofas-built drawings and design drawings.
• Optimize construction methods by working with subcontractors and the methods department to define optional construction sequences and methodologies.
• Manage cross-trade coordination by aligning civil works with other trades (waterproofing, MEP, architectural trades) to prevent conflicts and maintain workflow.
• Perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in the construction industry with experience in building construction.
• Ability to readand understand construction drawings and documents.
• Sound computer skills inMS Excel / Lotus, MS Word, MS Project.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with others as a team.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Disability Insurance
• Extended medical insurance
• (Optional) RRSP matching
• Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG?

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.

OTG uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications are reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities.

If you're ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world's most diverse cities, don't wait any longer—apply now!

While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.