Project Coordinator, New Graduate | Construction (Old Toronto)

Project Location(s): Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CAN

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Turner Construction, founded in 1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globally with over 13,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. Turner handles projects across sectors including healthcare, education, and commercial spaces, with a presence in Canada since 1951. Turner is committed to quality, safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment. We are about building futures, empowering employees, and serving communities.

Access to practical tools and resources including a work phone, laptop, and safety gear

Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months where applicable)

Hard and soft skills training programs

Benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, Healthcare and Dental Coverage, RRSP matching, and more

Role: Project Coordinator, New Graduate Turner Construction’s Toronto office is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator, New Graduate. The role requires availability to work on-site or at the head office, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours per week. The role may report to either the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager.

The Project Coordinator will be assigned to the Project Operations team in the business unit office or jobsite to assist in obtaining, evaluating, and coordinating project engineering information needed to construct the project. As a Project Coordinator, you will:

Uphold safety protocols and requirements throughout the project.

Work with project staff to incorporate safety preplanning into all phases.

Participate and support planning and scheduling with lean processes or Last Planner System® (LPS).

Attend Preconstruction activities including design reviews, tendering, bid leveling and reviews, award meetings and project launch.

Serve as liaison with Architects, Trades, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors and other project staff and owner representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.

Manage submittals and shop drawings; read contract drawings and subcontract information/submittals to assess conformance to contract specifications and resolve conflicts in interpretation or escalate as appropriate.

Assist in submission of pricing for Change Orders and manage change orders; prepare independent analyses, obtain and check estimates for subcontractor changes, and obtain approval from Architect and Owner.

Assist in conducting Quality Control inspections to ensure installations are per contract documents and approved shop drawings.

Manage ROJ dates with Project Schedule and lead times.

Participate in project budget reviews and understand project estimates.

Assist in closeout process and prepare final records (RFI's, closeout records, warranties, As-Builts, O&Ms, attic stock, spare parts) and evaluate information for contract compliance.

Manage Project Constraints Log and develop reports (Submittal, Change Order, and Quality Control logs).

Bachelor’s Degree with formal engineering or architectural training or equivalent building construction experience, required

Internship/Co-op experience in construction, highly desired

Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

Positive interpersonal skills with a desire to expand construction knowledge and learning

Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands, and work at a computer. The job may require travel and onsite construction work. The work environment includes office and construction sites with varying noise levels and potential hazards. Compliance with company safety policies is required.

Turner Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in the application and recruitment process, upon request.

Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction.

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