About the role
Taggart Construction Limited
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Company: Taggart Construction Limited
Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa ON
About Us For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction Limited has built the essential services people in Ottawa and Kingston use every day. Taggart Construction specializes in heavy civil construction, residential and commercial site servicing, sewers and watermain installation, site grading, and road construction across Eastern Ontario. But we build more than just infrastructure — we also build strong, lasting relationships with our partners and community.
As part of the Taggart Group, Taggart Construction is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.
At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.
Building integrity, quality, and community together. About This Role The Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Project Manager and site representatives in day-to-day administration for the on-going construction projects in the Ottawa area. In addition to the administrative duties of this role, the Project Coordinator will also oversee site contract reporting and will provide support in verifying incoming project documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and supervising construction activities, including crew, equipment, materials, and scheduling.
- Act as the primary liaison between site teams, project managers, and stakeholders by communicating updates, changes, and progress clearly and respectfully.
- Manage project documentation, including plans, drawings, specifications, contracts, and progress reports, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Coordinate procurement and delivery of construction materials, verify orders, and process related documentation.
- Track budgets, productivity metrics, and extra work orders to support accurate reporting and billing.
- Arrange and conduct site inspections, maintain safety compliance, and participate in health and safety investigations and meetings.
- Ensure all revised drawings and specifications are distributed and accessible to site teams and foremen.
- Perform additional assignments per manager’s direction.
Education And Experience Requirements
- Post secondary education in a construction, project management or related field is required, Bachelor or College degree in Civil Engineering Technician or Technologist program would be considered an asset.
- Experience in heavy civil construction projects would be an asset.
- Strong client-facing and internal communication skills.
- The candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail orientated, organizational skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize is key to this role.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Understanding other Project Management tools would be an asset. (HCSS HeavyJob, Bluebeam, MS Project, Procore)
Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment
- Construction environment can be difficult conditions, loud, busy and will also require both outdoor and indoor work.
- Manual dexterity required. Moving from site to site in construction areas can be challenging.
- Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation
Accommodation Requests
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to hr@taggart.ca with your request.
Thank You for Considering Taggart Construction Limited
Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Construction Limited. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Construction Limited and are not eligible for compensation.
About Taggart Group of Companies
The roots of the Taggart Group of Companies date back to the early 1940s when Harold Taggart started building homes in the west end of Ottawa. After recognizing an opportunity in servicing the land for new home construction, Harold decided to start a construction company specializing in infrastructure. He founded Taggart Construction in 1948. With enthusiasm, hard work, and a dedicated team of employees, Taggart Construction flourished and provided the momentum needed for the continued growth of the Taggart Group of Companies. Harold’s children and grandchildren have since joined the business, adding new companies and expanding the scope of services offered.
About the role
Taggart Construction Limited
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Company: Taggart Construction Limited
Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa ON
About Us For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction Limited has built the essential services people in Ottawa and Kingston use every day. Taggart Construction specializes in heavy civil construction, residential and commercial site servicing, sewers and watermain installation, site grading, and road construction across Eastern Ontario. But we build more than just infrastructure — we also build strong, lasting relationships with our partners and community.
As part of the Taggart Group, Taggart Construction is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.
At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.
Building integrity, quality, and community together. About This Role The Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Project Manager and site representatives in day-to-day administration for the on-going construction projects in the Ottawa area. In addition to the administrative duties of this role, the Project Coordinator will also oversee site contract reporting and will provide support in verifying incoming project documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and supervising construction activities, including crew, equipment, materials, and scheduling.
- Act as the primary liaison between site teams, project managers, and stakeholders by communicating updates, changes, and progress clearly and respectfully.
- Manage project documentation, including plans, drawings, specifications, contracts, and progress reports, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Coordinate procurement and delivery of construction materials, verify orders, and process related documentation.
- Track budgets, productivity metrics, and extra work orders to support accurate reporting and billing.
- Arrange and conduct site inspections, maintain safety compliance, and participate in health and safety investigations and meetings.
- Ensure all revised drawings and specifications are distributed and accessible to site teams and foremen.
- Perform additional assignments per manager’s direction.
Education And Experience Requirements
- Post secondary education in a construction, project management or related field is required, Bachelor or College degree in Civil Engineering Technician or Technologist program would be considered an asset.
- Experience in heavy civil construction projects would be an asset.
- Strong client-facing and internal communication skills.
- The candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail orientated, organizational skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize is key to this role.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Understanding other Project Management tools would be an asset. (HCSS HeavyJob, Bluebeam, MS Project, Procore)
Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment
- Construction environment can be difficult conditions, loud, busy and will also require both outdoor and indoor work.
- Manual dexterity required. Moving from site to site in construction areas can be challenging.
- Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation
Accommodation Requests
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to hr@taggart.ca with your request.
Thank You for Considering Taggart Construction Limited
Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Construction Limited. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Construction Limited and are not eligible for compensation.
About Taggart Group of Companies
The roots of the Taggart Group of Companies date back to the early 1940s when Harold Taggart started building homes in the west end of Ottawa. After recognizing an opportunity in servicing the land for new home construction, Harold decided to start a construction company specializing in infrastructure. He founded Taggart Construction in 1948. With enthusiasm, hard work, and a dedicated team of employees, Taggart Construction flourished and provided the momentum needed for the continued growth of the Taggart Group of Companies. Harold’s children and grandchildren have since joined the business, adding new companies and expanding the scope of services offered.