Senior Project Coordinator - Heavy Civil

Job Bridge Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator specialized in heavy civil construction to manage multiple projects across Southwestern Ontario. This role involves comprehensive oversight of project activities, compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a Civil Engineering background, significant industry experience, and exceptional organizational skills, ready to tackle challenges directly on-site.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years relevant experience in heavy civil construction projects.
• Proficient in managing OHS regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple construction projects in Southwestern Ontario Region.
• Develop payment sheets and review quantities with Owner’s representative.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies on job sites.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Tech Savvy

Education

Civil Engineering Program

Tools

MTO’s Web-based Contract Management Software (Kahua)

Job description

Senior Project Coordinator – Heavy Civil

Job Bridge Globals clientis a general contractor and an industry leader in the heavy civil construction sector. They specialize in new bridge construction and rehabilitation, hydraulic lifting, concrete restoration, dam construction and several other services. They are currently hiring for aConstructionProject Managerto assist with overseeing multiple projects in the Southwestern Ontario Region.

You will be responsible for:

Understanding of contract drawings and specifications.

Assist with Planning and Scheduling – take an active role in monitoring the day-to-day activities on site.

Critical path schedules – take information from the site diary and update. Review with senior site managers.

Source materials and issue purchase orders. Review substantial items with senior site staff.

Ensure all packing slips for material delivered to site are coded and submitted to the office weekly.

Track materials and ensure materials delivery meets schedule deadlines.

Prepare submittals and review with senior site managers.

Progress payments – develop and enter monthly payment sheet, review quantities with Owner’s representative.

Sub Payments – develop from approved payment quantities. Review with senior site managers and submit to Office for processing.

Change orders – take an active role in identifying extras and pricing them out. Review with senior site managers.

Schedule and track all QC aspects of the project.

Coordinate and schedule crews, participate in weekly scheduling and informing crews of upcoming tasks.

Quantity takeoffs and assist with estimating.

Attend and participate in site progress meetings.

Continue to develop an understanding of bid and costs onsite, identifying inefficacies.

Review job site(s) to ensure compliance with OHSA and CWS COR safety policies. Identify issues to Foreman and Superintendent.

Ensure new hire onboarding documents are submitted prior to new worker starting onsite.

Participate in safety investigations in conjunction with senior site managers and safety department if required.

Track costing for key item work.

Competencies:

Civil Engineering Program completed and/or 2-4 relevant industry experience in MTO heavy civil construction projects.

Experience working with MTO’s Web-based Contract Management Software (Kahua)

Strong ability to command respect (particularly regarding OHS regulations)

Proven ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with solid ability to be clear, concise and use appropriate professional forms of communication.

Strong ability to form solid working relationships with team members and key stakeholders at all levels.

Superior organizational skills and attention to detail

Resourceful, takes initiative and is flexible to changing work requirements.

Reliable and takes ownership for their work.

Tech Savvy – highly proficient using and learning various programs and software.

Adaptable to changes with solid ability to think on your feet and problem solve.

Positive, can-do attitude and solid work ethic

Understands importance and impact.

Other Requirements:

Must be willing to travel to various jobsites throughout region on daily basis, occasionally overnight.

Must be willing to work overnight shifts if/when required.

Must have full G license.