Project Coordinator Job Details | Aecon

What Is The Opportunity?

Aecon's Urban Transportation Solutions team is looking to hire three (3) Project Coordinators on a full-time permanent basis, who will be responsible for assisting in the overall planning and coordinating of construction activities to ensure projects are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

They will take part in a 16-month Project Coordinator Rotation Program which will enable new graduates to be exposed to a variety of disciplines within the Urban Transportation Solutions sector, such as Bids & Pursuits, Systems Implementation, Project Controls, and Construction, subject to change. The 16-month rotation experience will allow new grads to expand their knowledge in these disciplines and lead to a permanent role after completion.

Please note this position is ideally for new grad students that have completed their under-grad or post-grad in Engineering or Construction.

What Youll Do Here:

• Bids & Pursuits
  • Support the preparation of bid submissions, including quantity takeoffs and cost data gathering.
  • Assist with compiling subcontractor and supplier pricing.
  • Help analyze drawings, specifications, and scope requirements.
  • Maintain bid trackers, documentation, and version control.
  • Participate in bid reviews and internal coordination meetings.
  • Support risk and opportunity identification during the bidding phase.
• Systems Implementation
  • Assist with the rollout and adoption of project management and reporting systems.
  • Support data entry, validation, and system testing activities.
  • Help develop user guides, training materials, and process documentation.
  • Liaise with project teams to gather system requirements and feedback.
  • Track system issues, enhancements, and resolution status.
  • Support change management initiatives related to new tools and processes.
• Project Controls
  • Assist with schedule updates, cost tracking, and performance reporting.
  • Support progress measurement and forecast analysis.
  • Help prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain project controls documentation and data accuracy.
  • Coordinate with project teams to collect schedule and cost inputs.
  • Support risk, change management, and trend tracking processes.
• Construction
  • Support field teams with daily coordination and reporting activities.
  • Assist with tracking site progress, labour, equipment, and material usage.
  • Help maintain site documentation including RFIs, deficiencies, and daily logs.
  • Participate in site meetings and coordination sessions.
  • Support health, safety, and quality compliance documentation.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Engineering / Engineering Technologist / Construction Technology Diploma, Degree, or Post-grad Certificate required.
• Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
• Sound computer skills MS Excel / Lotus, MS Word , MS Project, AutoCAD.
• 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.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecons AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.