Senior Project Coordinator

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud .

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) , to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Industrial leads the way in industrial construction with a proven track record of safely delivering a broad range of project solutions for our clients - from fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnarounds and maintenance. Aecon Industrial provides its clients with a vertically integrated solution, self-performing all disciplines of work.

The Senior Project Coordinator is a seasoned construction professional who plays a key leadership role in the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale industrial projects. Supporting Aecon Industrial’s delivery of the Dow Chemical Path2Zero Project, this position serves as a critical link between Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, Quality, and Client teams to ensure safe, efficient, and successful project execution.

With a strong focus on mechanical and piping scopes, the Senior Project Coordinator is responsible for driving project coordination activities, leading junior project personnel, supporting field execution strategies, managing stakeholder interfaces, and proactively resolving project issues. The ideal candidate brings significant industrial construction experience and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Please Note:

• This is a site-based position based in Fort Saskatchewan, AB.
• The schedule consists of 10 consecutive working days, with 4 consecutive days off. Hours of work are set at 10 hours per day.

What You'll Do Here:

• Lead the coordination and execution of mechanical and piping construction scopes, ensuring alignment between engineering, procurement, quality, project controls, and construction teams.
• Act as a key liaison between Aecon, client representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to facilitate project delivery.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Project Coordinators and junior project staff.
• Support Project Managers and Construction Managers in planning, forecasting, resource coordination, risk mitigation, and execution strategy development.
• Lead procurement coordination activities, including review and tracking of purchase requisitions, material status reporting, expediting, and delivery management.
• Monitor and coordinate material management processes to ensure critical mechanical and piping materials are available to support construction schedules.
• Oversee project reporting activities, including progress tracking, productivity analysis, earned value metrics, forecasting, and executive reporting.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, isometrics, specifications, work packages, and 3D models to support field execution and constructability.
• Coordinate drawing reviews, document control processes, technical queries, and distribution of project information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support development and maintenance of detailed project schedules, progress measurement systems, and look-ahead planning activities.
• Participate in project meetings with client, engineering, construction, and subcontractor teams, ensuring action items are tracked and completed.
• Utilize SAP to support project administration, procurement tracking, material management, cost reporting, and project documentation requirements.
• Utilize Navisworks and other digital construction tools to support model reviews, clash detection activities, and field planning.
• Support project controls activities including change management, quantity tracking, cost forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and opportunities and proactively develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to project execution.
• Support turnover planning, system completions, and commissioning readiness activities for assigned scopes.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, logs, registers, and records in accordance with project and corporate requirements.
• Promote and support Aecon's commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• 7+ years of experience supporting large industrial construction projects, with a strong emphasis on mechanical, electrical, and piping scopes.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects exceeding $100M in value within oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and piping construction practices, including piping fabrication, installation, testing, turnover, and commissioning processes.
• Proven ability to lead project coordination activities and provide mentorship to junior project personnel.
• Experience working directly with clients, contractors, engineering teams, vendors, and subcontractors in a large project environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, project controls, scheduling, cost control, document control, and construction execution processes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate construction drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, and 3D models.
• Experience utilizing SAP, Navisworks, and other construction management systems in support of project execution.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting, dashboards, data analysis, forecasting, and project tracking.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and schedule coordination is strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive results with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to work in a site-based environment and support project execution requirements.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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 Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.