Co-op, Project Coordinator

What is the Opportunity?

Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we’re looking for a Project Coordinator to help us get there!

Hiring for Aecon power Services, the 4-8 month Co‑op, Project Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to supports project management by providing data analysis, tracking costs, productivity, schedules, and preparing reports, estimates, and quantity take‑offs.
Coordinates with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams while maintaining project documentation, drawings, and technical support for field staff. . Candidate will need to be flexible enough/ available to travel to job sites across the country.

• Provide Management with data and project analysis
• Review contract documents, construction drawings, generate procurement list, RFIs, Change Orders, etc. as necessary
• Track productivity, costs, and progress on projects
• Perform quantity take‑off from construction drawings as required
• Liaise with and inform stakeholders, vendors, owners on project schedule
• Monitor progress and assist in the provision of job cost reports to management on active projects
• Provide data and input for month‑end reconciliation
• Maintain files and correspondence on active and completed projects
• Provide technical support to field staff
• Assist in the coordination, preparation and submission of as‑built drawings and design drawings
• Assist in the preparation, review, maintenance and approval of Engineering drawings and related documents
• Gather field information and assist in the preparation of project bill of materials
• Assist in the preparation of detailed construction and design estimates
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal departments
• Other administrative duties as required
• Able to perform in a fast‑paced environment
• Able to be flexible and available to travel to job sites across the country

• 2nd-year or 3rd year student from the Civil Engineering/ Technologist / Construction Management programs
• Experience in the construction industry is a strong asset
• Experience in the utility industry is a strong asset
• Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents
• Sound computer skills – MS Excel / Lotus, MS Word, MS Project
• Strong communication skills – 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
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Willing to travel in as required

Reason for vacancy:
New

The expected salary for this position is $20 -$25 per hour.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience and unique skills.