Project Coordinator

Job Description

Overview

 

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

 

Your role

 

Field Engineering/Interface Management:

• Performs routine site walks to verify construction progress against drawings, specifications, and schedule requirements.
• Submits and tracks shop drawings, product data sheets, etc. to the Quality Representative and Engineer of Record (EOR) for review and approval via Acconex.
• Submits and tracks ‘Request for Information (RFIs)’ and ‘Design Change Requests (DCRs)’, working closely with the EOR to provide an adequate solution for Construction.
• Prepares and participates in meetings with the project team, architects, consultants and subcontractors.
• Prepares and distributes accurate and detailed meeting minutes promptly.
• Organizes and maintains project site files and documents; manages electronic document database and/or file sharing site. 
• Maintains up-to-date, accurate documents for the project including drawings, plans, submittals, document logs, purchase orders, etc. 
• Assists with providing final document turnover to client at completion of project.
• Understands and enforces the Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and corresponding checklists.
• Prepares inspection documents and field verifies that the work has been completed in line with the project specifications.
• Coordinates interfaces between multiple subcontractors, disciplines, utilities, and stakeholders to minimize conflicts and disruptions.
• Maintains project awareness to keep the Project Manager and others informed about status and potential project issues.

Construction Planning & Controls:

• Assists Project Manager and Superintendent with short-term work planning, schedule updates, and productivity tracking.
• Monitors schedule progress and identifies potential impacts to milestones, critical path activities, and upcoming work fronts.
• Tracks in-field quantities to be measured as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for our self-delivered workforce.

Commercial & Change Management:

• Assists with preparation and tracking of change orders, notices of change, and extra work authorizations.
• Supports procurement activities including purchase requisitions, bid evaluations, and material tracking.
• Reviews subcontractor/supplier progress applications and payment certificates.

Safety & Site Coordination:

• Participates in daily pre-job briefings, toolbox talks, and field coordination meetings.
• Supports site safety initiatives and assists with tracking corrective actions, observations, and near-miss reporting.
• Ensures work activities are aligned with approved permits, work plans, and site logistics requirements.
• Develops and reviews Construction Work plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and any applicable permit-to-work documents.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination:

• Supports coordination with owners, consultants, utility companies, rail/transit authorities, and third-party stakeholders.
• Assists in preparation of presentations, progress updates, and reporting for project meetings.

 

About you

 

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering technology, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 2 -5 years of project coordination experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, transit, rail, transportation, commercial, industrial, or institutional projects.
• Knowledge of the OPSS, applicable CSA standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and construction documentation.
• Experience with document management platforms such as Aconex, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, SharePoint, or similar.
• Ability to interpret civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings. Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM software is considered an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary construction environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Basic knowledge of scheduling and scheduling software such as MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Knowledge of construction health and safety legislation, including Ontario OHSA requirements.
• Comfortable with working in the field for a large portion of the day.
• Comfortable working in group settings and approaching colleagues/workers to discuss work scope interface and various topics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and meeting facilitation.

 

Rewards & benefits

 

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

 

About AtkinsRéalis

 

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

 

Additional information

 

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

 

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.