Senior Project Coordinator / Asst Project Manager, Infrastructure | General Contractor | Toront[...]

Outpost Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized infrastructure contractor seeks a Senior Project Coordinator / Assistant Project Manager in Toronto. This role involves critical responsibilities such as assisting in project scheduling, managing documentation, and supporting the Project Manager with accurate project information. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering or construction management and demonstrate strong work ethic and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have authorization to work in Canada.
• Highlight relevant work experience, project summaries, and project scale in your resume.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project performance, scheduling, coordination, cost tracking, and documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with project owners, consultants, suppliers, and subtrades.
• Coordinate construction tasks and archive related documentation.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Adaptability

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Strong relationship-building

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to perform under pressure

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in science, engineering, or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

CAD

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam REVU

Job description

Mid-sized infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator / Assistant Project Manager to provide coordination and management duties on projects involving both heavy civil and mechanical aspects. The role includes assisting in scheduling construction works (material & equipment acquisition, subtrades), archiving project documentation, and tracking job costs and progress. The primary responsibility is to supply the Project Manager and Superintendent with accurate and current project information upon request. Reporting to the Project Manager/Superintendent, this full-time permanent role offers growth opportunities, including managing smaller projects as experience develops.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the Commissioning Manager, Superintendent, and Project Manager with project performance, scheduling, coordination, cost tracking, and documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with project owners, consultants, suppliers, and subtrades.
• Coordinate construction tasks, equipment, system commissioning activities, and archive all related documentation.
• Maintain accurate RFI and RFQ logs and administer both.
• Keep detailed records and daily photographs.
• Manage files for shop drawings, change orders, and submittals.
• Create drawings and mockups as needed.
• Assist in reporting job performance, costs, forecasts, and safety metrics.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of project specifications and drawings.
• Oversee site documentation, preventative maintenance, and safety inspections.
• Handle project close-out activities, including archiving documents, manuals, and deficiency management.
• Participate in basic layout and field engineering activities.
• Prepare 'as-built' drawings as required.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in science, engineering, or construction management.
• Willingness to learn, strong work ethic, and adaptability to various environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word; experience with CAD, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam REVU is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong relationship-building skills with owners, consultants, coworkers, and suppliers.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Experience with water/wastewater construction techniques, drawings, and materials is advantageous.

Ideal Candidate:

Candidates must have authorization to work in Canada. Please highlight relevant work experience, project summaries, and project scale ($) in your resume.