The Region of Durham is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our workforce, including those who experience systemic barriers.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request, based on any Code-protected ground.

Senior Project Coordinator - Construction

Reporting to the Project Supervisor, the successful candidate will provide project management and group leadership to multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of tendering and construction of Regional municipal infrastructure works.
The incumbent will:

- Act as a Contract Administrator on all capital construction projects
- Provide project team leadership during the tendering and construction phases of a project among participating divisional staff, other Regional departments, consultants and local municipalities
- Develop and co-ordinate the preparation of project-specific tender documents and specifications by providing direction to staff and consultants
- Develop and maintain Regional Standard Specifications and standard contract conditions by recommending implementation of recent clauses as appropriate and ensuring no conflicts within overall specification, general conditions supplemental conditions
- Represent the Regional interests in negotiations with consultants
- Review project design drawings and specifications by providing critical, constructive and technical review at both the preliminary and advanced design stages
- Represent Region of Durham on various industry standardization committees




- Manage the Builterra contract administration software
- Provide advice with respect to contract awarding, contract interpretation and contract changes
- Plan, coordinate and implement the development of construction administration processes and procedures and provide policy recommendations
- Update and maintain base AutoCAD drawings as required and prepare AutoCAD drawings for Project Teams as required

The successful candidate will possess:

- A three-year post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Registration or eligible for registration as a Technician or Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T.
- Several years of related work experience in contract administration for road, sewer and watermain construction projects
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Traffic Manual, Construction Act, Municipal Act, Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS), Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations
- Strong knowledge of the Region's Design Guidelines and Standards Details, General Conditions of Contract and Standard Supplementary General Conditions, Purchasing By-Law and procedures, Budget and Budget Management Policy, tender advertising and public opening policies and procedures, and Works Department contract administration procedures
- Experience working with Builterra and Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
- Excellent teamwork and leadership, project management, written and verbal communication, problem solving, organization skills




- Experience in leading equity-centered change processes
- A valid Ontario Class G Driver's License and the daily use of a reliable vehicle

CUPE 1764 Salary Grade 8

This position is with Salary Grade 8 and will be paid at the following hourly rates:

- Start: $50.43 - Six Month: $53.23 - Job: $56.03

Conditions of Employment

All applicants are expected to comply with the Region of Durham's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct Policies throughout the recruitment process. Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will be required prior to start date.

External Application Process

Come find a home where exciting and rewarding careers are balanced with your lifestyle. We thank all applicants; however, only those being considered will be contacted. Please apply online (www.durham.ca) no later than midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date indicated on the Job Posting.

The Region of Durham is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity and you require accommodation, or if this information is required in an accessible format, please contact us at: [email protected] and a Recruiter will provide appropriate assistance pursuant to the Region's Accommodation and Accessibility policies. Please note that resumes should not be sent to [email protected].
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The Region of Durham may utilize artificial intelligence to assist in the preliminary assessment of applicant qualifications and submitted materials. These tools are used for the purpose of supporting and enhancing an evaluation by a human decision-maker and any information provided by AI to a human decision-maker is not determinative. Final decisions are made solely by authorized human decision-makers.

📌 Senior Project Coordinator (Whitby)
🏢 Durham Region
📍 Whitby