Technical Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top wages

Benefit coverage for you and your dep.

Employer RRSP contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is seeking a Technical Coordinator for a major transit infrastructure project in the Niagara/Hamilton region. You will coordinate technical and design activities among the project team, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.

Ideal candidates have a civil/structural engineering background with 3–5+ years' experience in technical coordination, strong ability to read drawings and documents, and experience coordinating

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil/Structural/Architectural/Construction Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience in technical coordination, design coordination, or related role.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and construction interfaces is a strong asset.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical and design-related activities between project team, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Review drawings, specifications, shop drawings, design submissions, technical reports, and other documentation for completeness, coordination, and compliance.
• Prepare, issue, track, and coordinate RFIs, technical queries, design clarifications, and related correspondence.
• Maintain technical logs and trackers, including RFIs, submittals, design changes, shop drawings, and action items.
• Coordinate review and approval of shop drawings, samples, product data, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Identify design conflicts and constructability concerns; coordinate resolution with stakeholders.
• Support multidisciplinary design coordination across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, rail, and systems scopes.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action lists.
• Monitor technical deliverables and design submission schedules to ensure timely reviews and approvals.
• Coordinate design revisions and ensure updated drawings and specs are distributed to teams.
• Work with field staff to respond to technical questions and confirm alignment with drawings.

Skills

Technical coordination

Design coordination

Multidisciplinary coordination

Reading drawings & specs

RFIs & submittals

Constructability knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Technical Coordinator (Niagara/Hamilton)

Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.

The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is supporting a major transit infrastructure project in the Niagara/Hamilton Region.

Project Overview

The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is supporting a major transit infrastructure project in the Niagara/Hamilton Region.

Who we are

Founded in 1974, Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well‑being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project.

#TeamKenaidan

Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world‑class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success.

#MoveToMurphy.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’ work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:

• Top wages
• Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
• Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
• Paid Time Off

We currently have 2 openings in Niagara/Hamilton ON for a:

Technical Coordinator

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate technical and design‑related activities between the project team, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, design submissions, technical reports, and other project documentation for completeness, coordination, and compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare, issue, track, and coordinate Requests for Information, technical queries, design clarifications, and related correspondence.
• Maintain technical logs and trackers, including RFIs, submittals, design changes, shop drawings, site instructions, technical decisions, and outstanding action items.
• Coordinate the review and approval of shop drawings, samples, product data, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Identify design conflicts, discrepancies, constructability concerns, and interface issues and coordinate their resolution with the appropriate project stakeholders.
• Support multidisciplinary design coordination across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, rail, and systems‑related scopes.
• Participate in design coordination, technical, constructability, and interface meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action lists.
• Monitor technical deliverables and design submission schedules to ensure reviews, approvals, and responses are completed within required timelines.
• Coordinate design revisions and ensure updated drawings, specifications, and technical information are distributed to the appropriate project teams.
• Work closely with field staff to respond to technical questions and confirm that construction activities align with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Conduct site visits and field reviews to verify existing conditions, confirm constructability, and support the resolution of technical issues.

Education and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Technology, Construction Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience in technical coordination, design coordination, construction coordination, engineering, or a related project role.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, civil, transportation, rail, transit, institutional, or complex construction projects is preferred.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and construction interfaces is considered a strong asset.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, shop drawings, technical reports, and construction documentation.
• Experience preparing and managing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, design changes, and technical correspondence.
• General knowledge of construction methods, design processes, sequencing, and constructability.

Salary Range

Between $75,000- $100,000, depending on experience

We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This is a full time position