Construction Project Coordinator, Architectural Trades

About the role

Ontario Transit Group is hiring a Construction Project Coordinator for architectural trades on the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations and Tunnel project, a six-kilometre tunnel and four new underground stations. The coordinator supports the planning, procurement, coordination, installation, inspection and closeout of architectural construction packages for station and building areas, working closely with the Architectural Project Manager, site supervision, design consultants, quality and commercial teams, suppliers and subcontractors. The focus is on architectural and building-finish scopes, not civil works.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate architectural packages from design development and procurement through installation, inspection, deficiency correction and final turnover
• Review drawings, reflected ceiling plans, room data sheets, door and hardware schedules, finish schedules, specifications, shop drawings, samples and mock-ups, and confirm that subcontractor submittals match approved designs
• Prepare, submit and track RFIs, and coordinate architectural requirements with structural, MEP, fire protection and other disciplines
• Support work plans, look-ahead schedules, installation sequences, logistics and area-release plans, and coordinate samples, colour selections, material approvals and mock-ups
• Assist in defining subcontractor scopes, review bid packages and technical comparisons, and track long-lead materials such as doors, hardware, glazing and cladding
• Monitor field activities, access, hoisting, work zones and subcontractor productivity, and escalate delays and risks
• Take part in daily coordination meetings, weekly subcontractor meetings, design reviews and quality meetings
• Support QA/QC, coordinate inspections, manage deficiencies and prepare as-built drawings, warranties, maintenance manuals and turnover packages
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports, assist with schedule reviews, quantity tracking and change-order review, and help with cost forecasting

Required profile

• College diploma or bachelor's degree (preferred) in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering Technology or a related discipline
• Two to three years of experience in project coordination, architectural construction, building finishes or a related construction environment
• Experience reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, samples and finish schedules, and coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
• Experience on large, complex building, transit, institutional, commercial, industrial or infrastructure projects is an asset
• Ability to read architectural drawings, reflected ceiling plans, sections, elevations, details and schedules, and to spot inconsistencies between drawings, shop drawings and field conditions
• Strong planning, organization, attention to detail and communication skills, and willingness to work in active construction areas

Required skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams
• Building document management and collaboration platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Procore, Aconex, SharePoint or similar (asset)
• Bluebeam Revu or similar PDF markup software (asset); AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project (asset)

What we offer

• Salary of $90,000 to $120,000 CAD plus additional benefits
• Disability insurance, dental insurance and extended medical insurance
• Optional RRSP matching and discretionary bonus
• Annual performance reviews, salary increases, health benefits, industry education support and career development