Construction Project Assistant Jobs in Waterloo, ON

COMPANY: Barton Malow Canada

POSITION TITLE: Project Coordinator

GRADE LEVEL: 2A/2B

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Salary - Full Time

LOCATION: Spencerville, Ontario (Skyview BESS II Project)

SALARY: $70,000 - $100,000

VACANCY: Replacement

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Barton Malow Canada is a General Contractor with clients across Canada and is part of the Barton Malow family of companies. Our services include Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) Construction, Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery, General Contracting, and Specialty Contracting. Our primary markets are Energy, with a focus on renewables, Automotive, with a focus on electric vehicle technology, and Industrial. We self-perform several trades with an emphasis on electrical construction, including medium and high voltage systems. We build it safe, no exceptions. Our strengths include being trustworthy, agile, and innovative. An extensive list of successful projects and satisfied clients attests to the quality of our work. Our core purpose is Building People, Projects, and Communities; our core values are Integrity, Partnership, and Empowerment.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Coordinator supports the Project Manager in delivering electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical scopes within industrial and EPC projects. The role provides technical, administrative, and field coordination support with a strong emphasis on engineering documentation, construction planning, and quality assurance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate project meetings, including scheduling, agendas, and progress documentation.
• Prepare, issue, track, and maintain logs for RFI submissions, submittals, and change management.
• Ensure project filing systems and digital platforms are properly utilized.
• Prepare project deliverables including turnover packages, asbuilt documentation, and closeout records.
• Review construction drawings, technical specifications, and contracts for civil, structural, and mechanical scopes.
• Assist with the development of workface planning packages and installation work plans.
• Maintain engineering and construction schedule updates, reporting progress and variances.
• Identify and communicate technical issues or constructability concerns to the project team.
• Perform regular site inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings, specs, and QA/QC requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of documentation, progress reporting, and schedule inputs.
• Support site procurement efforts, including material verification, requisition preparation, tracking, and traceability documentation.
• Assist with cost tracking, change order forecasting, and monitoring of scope growth.
• Provide weekly and monthly status updates to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Support schedule, cost, and risk management activities.
• Promote and support Barton Malow's safety culture and jobsite safety programs.
• Assist with quality assurance processes, documentation, and audits.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior project coordinators in technical processes and engineering fundamentals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or related discipline) or
• Engineering Technologist Diploma (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or equivalent) is a requirment.
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience in EPC, renewable energy, industrial, automotive, or similar environments.
• Previous experience on a BESS project is an asset.
• Experience with electrical, civil, structural, and/or mechanical installation processes.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, industrial construction methods, and relevant codes and standards.
• Ability to read, interpret, and verify engineered drawings, layouts, and specifications.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, BIM 360, and related project management tools.
• Experience in scheduling, cost control, risk management, and project documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical and logistical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for coordination with diverse teams and clients.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environment.
• Must be able to work on the project site in Spencerville, Ontario and be open to relocation for future projects.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

• Base salary is $70,000 - $100,000, dependent on candidate job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement within the company.
• Immediate enrollment in the Company paid benefit package.
• Immediate enrollment in the Company Group RRSP program.
• Eligibility to participate in the annual Short Term Incentive Compensation Program (ICP).

Barton Malow Canada is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization. Barton Malow Canada does not discriminate based on any grounds prohibited by law, including: race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and marital status. Barton Malow Canada invites all interested individuals to apply. Should accommodations be required for persons with disabilities during any step of the application and selection process, please contact the Human Resources department.