Civil Project Coordinator - Rail & Transit

- Full-time
- Business Group: DCS
- Business Line: Transportation
- Work Location Model: Hybrid
- Primary Location: CA - Ottawa, ON - 1150 Morrison Dr
- Compensation: CAD 66,000 - CAD 85,000 - yearly

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AECOMOttawa is looking for a Project Coordinator - Transit & Rail to be assigned in Ottawa, ON.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Provide project coordination / control and review the designs and construction of infrastructure projects proposed by outside companies and government agencies on or near railway property on behalf of our clients (Railways) to ensure compliance with Railway Standards.
- Project coordinator for transportation / rail projects including freight-rail and transit-rail.




- Support project managers with routine and non-routine tasks.
- Typical duties will include:
- Attend meetings and prepare minutes of meetings
- Monitor project costs and budgets
- Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports
- Review documents (drawings, reports, contractor shop drawings, etc.)
- Acts as liaison between multidisciplinary design teams and project managers
- Set up new projects and prepare and review monthly billing.
- Prepare project schedules and monitor progress of work
- Review and compile client submittals
- Review and coordinate technical specifications and bid documents

- Collects and analyzes data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
- Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems
- Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.

Minimum Requirements :

- Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering + 2years of heavy civil engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

- 3+ year transit and railway experience will be an asset.
- Understanding of Railway Rules and Regulations, and Safety and Operating Procedures;
- Experience working in office (construction supervision, surveying, compaction monitoring / testing, field engineer etc.)
- Project management experience would be an asset;




- Ability to design and/or review of engineering plans;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
- Interacts with clients and colleagues in a professional manner;
- Strong interpersonal, negotiating, problem-solving and analytical skills are a must;
- Able to work well under pressure;
- Detail oriented, adept at multi-tasking and prioritizing workloads;
- Self-starter, ability to multi-task

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

This is a newly created position

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