CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR
The Construction Coordinator will manage the design, contract documentation, and administration for various capital recreation projects. They are responsible for overseeing site progress, ensuring compliance with specifications, and coordinating with contractors and internal stakeholders.
- On-site
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Jul 30, 2026
- Apply by Aug 18, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Job ID: 64309 Job Category: Engineering & Technical Division & Section: Parks & Recreation, PFR CPDD Capital Projects Design & Delivery Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C4 Job Type & Duration: Full Time, Permanent Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $47.07 - $51.58 Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week Affiliation: L79 Full-time Number of Positions Open: 1 Posting Period: 31-July-2026 to 17-Aug-2026 Amendment Type: 1 Amendment date: July 30, 2026 Amendment Reason: Updated Key Qualification 2 Job Summary: The Capital Projects Design & Delivery (CPDD) Branch in the Parks & Recreation Division is growing. Are you a highly motivated design professional looking to join an organizational culture that emphasizes innovation and collaboration. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager of Minor State-of-Good Repair (SOGR) in Capital Projects Design & Delivery Section (CPDD), the Construction Coordinator will be part of a growing team that will provide strategic implementation and delivery of various component based SOGR recreation capital projects and maintain specialized procurement tools to expedite delivery of projects. The Construction Coordinator will coordinate the design, contract documents, and contract administration of landscape projects, building projects, maintenance projects, interior space planning projects, renovations, additions, and new construction. Major Responsibilities: Establishes the scope, scheduling, co-ordination and interfacing requirements of projects and supports the project team with design and the preparation of working drawings, specifications, bills of material and prepares detailed estimates. Carries out contract administration and review site progress including. interpreting and ensuring conformity with drawings and specifications. Initiates field changes to correct errors or omissions in design relative to site conditions, recording and recommending for approval, contractors' progress claims in accordance with terms of contract and amount of work completed. Assists in maintaining records and contract deficiencies and takes appropriate corrective action, ensures proper completion of contracts and arranges for official handover, initiates and maintains warranty records for the period as stipulated in the contract. Takes appropriate action to correct failure occurring within warranty period, recording and recommending for release of contractor holdback. Drafts tender, Request For Proposals (RFP), Request For Quotations (RFQ), provide bid analysis and prepares report. Checks work of contractors to ensure adherence to City by-laws, policies and procedures. Co-ordinates and attends site meetings and project team/client meetings. Carries out technical work for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of City's facilities or infrastructure. Provides technical assistance in planning and scheduling of work for capital projects. Prepares estimates and layouts. Verifies calculations by inspectors and performs on site visits. Prepares specifications, tenders, reports and determines quantity and cost estimate. Assists supervisor/project manager with respect to investigating and responding to inquiries and/or complaints from project clients, staff, elected officials and members of the general public. Assists in documentation and reporting of project progress and budget. Key Qualifications: Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to: Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Sciences, Architecture, or the equivalent combination of education and/or related construction coordination experience. Considerable experience in coordinating architectural projects from start to finish including project initiation, consultant procurement, design development, contractor procurement, construction and warranty phases. Considerable experience in coordinating multi-disciplined capital construction projects, and in directing the work of consultants, contractors and staff. Considerable experience utilizing a variety of software packages including Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver's License and have access to a vehicle for site visits. You must also have: Knowledge of architecture and construction techniques and a strong understanding of the Project Management process. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all organizational levels. Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Ability to work effectively with all internal and external stakeholders. Project management diploma would be an asset. Experience using scheduling software such as MS Project is an asset. Knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act including knowledge of asbestos, silica, confined spaces, WHMIS and shoring legislation. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity. Accommodation The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
What you’ll do
The Construction Coordinator will manage the design, contract documentation, and administration for various capital recreation projects. They are responsible for overseeing site progress, ensuring compliance with specifications, and coordinating with contractors and internal stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Engineering, Architecture, or Building Sciences, along with significant experience in coordinating multi-disciplined construction projects. A valid Ontario Class G driver's license and access to a vehicle are mandatory for site visits.
Listed skills
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Project management
- Contract administration
- Construction coordination
- Design development
- Procurement
- Budgeting
- Site inspection
- Technical reporting
- Stakeholder management
- Occupational health and safety
- Working drawings
- Estimating
- Tender preparation
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Bill Of Materials
- Employment Equity
- Construction Coordination
- Working Drawings
- Request For Quotation (RFQ)
- Valid Driver's License
- Planning
- Self-Motivation
- Microsoft Excel
- Electrical Engineering
- Bid Management
- Construction
- Contract Management
- Cost Estimation
- Occupational Safety And Health
- Innovation
- Interpersonal Communications
- Landscaping
- Legislation
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project Initiation Documentation
- Renovation
- Request For Proposal
- Space Planning
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
- Scheduling
Job areas
- Construction
- Engineering
- Government & Public Sector
- Sports & Recreation
- Management & Leadership
- Construction Coordinator
- Construction Site Manager
- Construction Managers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 18, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 35 hours per week
