Senior Project Coordinator - Vertical Construction

Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham); Whitby; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Region of Durham is seeking a Sr. Project Coordinator - Vertical Construction to lead multidisciplinary teams through tendering and construction of pumping stations, plants and reservoirs.

You will guide staff and consultants, develop tender docs, and ensure contracts align with standards and budgets. Reporting to the Project Supervisor, you will manage scheduling, negotiate with stakeholders, and ensure quality control from design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Three-year post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Technician/Technologist with OACETT
• Several years of contract administration experience on road, sewer and watermain projects
• Knowledge of Ontario Traffic Manual, Construction Act and related regulations
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera and MS Office is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide project team leadership during tendering and construction with staff, consultants and municipalities
• Coordinate development of tender documents and specifications with staff and consultants
• Maintain Regional Standard Specifications and contract conditions; advise on new clauses
• Schedule tendering activities across design, contract administration and Regional staff
• Review designs and specifications and provide technical input during design and construction phases
• Monitor project status for budget, schedule and problem solving during construction, testing and commissioning
• Finalize quantities and process progress payments
• Develop construction administration processes and procedures and provide policy recommendations

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Teamwork

MS Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Education

Civil Engineering Technology diploma

OACETT Technologist registration/eligibility

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr. Project Coordinator - Vertical Construction

(Regular Full-Time)

Job ID: 23561

Job Number:495A

CUPE Local 1764

Open: Aug 12, 2026 Close: Sep 02, 2026

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

The Region of Durham is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our workforce, including those who experience systemic barriers.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request, based on any Code-protected ground.

Reporting to the Project Supervisor, the successful candidate will provide project management and group leadership to multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of tendering and construction of Regional Vertical infrastructure works (Pumping Stations, Plants, Reservoirs etc.).

The incumbent will:

• Provide project team leadership during the tendering and construction phases of a project among participating divisional staff, other Regional departments, consultants and local municipalities
• Develop and co-ordinate the preparation of project-specific tender documents and specifications by providing direction to staff and consultants
• Develop and maintain Regional Standard Specifications and standard contract conditions by recommending implementation of new clauses as appropriate and ensuring no conflicts within contract specification, general conditions and supplemental conditions
• Coordinate overall project scheduling for tendering with design, contract administration, and Regional staff
• Represent Regional interests in negotiations with Contractors, Local Municipalities, Project Stakeholders and Consultants Review project design drawings and consultant-developed specifications by providing critical, constructive and technical review at the preliminary and advanced design stages and during the Construction Program
• Co-ordinate and monitor project status with respect to budget, scheduling and technical problem-solving during project construction, testing and commissioning
• Finalize quantities and process progress payments
• Plan, coordinate and implement the development of construction administration processes and procedures and provide policy recommendations

The successful candidate will possess:

• A three-year post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Registration or eligible for registration as a Technician or Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T.
• Several years of related work experience in contract administration for road, sewer and watermain construction projects
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Traffic Manual, Construction Act, Municipal Act, CCDC-2020 Stipulated Price Contracts, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations
• Knowledge of the Region's Design Guidelines and Standards Details, General Conditions of Contract and Standard Supplementary General Conditions, Purchasing By-Law and procedures, Budget and Budget Management Policy, tender advertising and public opening policies and procedures, and Works Department contract administration procedures will be considered an asset - -- Experience working with MS Project, Primavera and Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Excellent teamwork and leadership, project management, written and verbal communication, problem solving, and organization skills
• Capacity to foster mutual understanding in intercultural and interdepartmental interactions
• A valid Ontario Class G Driver's License and the daily use of a reliable vehicle

CUPE 1764 Salary Grade 8

This position is with Salary Grade 8 and will be paid at the following hourly rates:

- Start: $52.07 - Six Month: $54.96 - Job: $57.85

Conditions of Employment

All applicants are expected to comply with the Region of Durham's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct Policies throughout the recruitment process. Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will be required prior to start date.

The Region of Durham is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

If contacted for an employment opportunity and you require accommodation, or if this information is required in an accessible format, please contact us at: [e-mail] and a Recruiter will provide appropriate assistance pursuant to the Regions Accommodation and Accessibility policies.

The Region of Durham may utilize artificial intelligence to assist in the preliminary assessment of applicant qualifications and submitted materials. These tools are used for the purpose of supporting and enhancing an evaluation by a human decision-maker and any information provided by AI to a human decision-maker is not determinative. Final decisions are made solely by authorized human decision-makers.