Project Coordinator - Transit & Rail

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AECOM is seeking a talented Project Coordinator - Transit & Rail to join our Mississauga, ON office.

This is a full-time role expected to begin as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide project coordination/control and review of 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.
• Acts as liaison between Third Party applicants and Railway.
• 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 Third Party applicants and Railway;
  • Set up new projects and track monthly billing.
  • Prepare project schedules and monitor the progress of work
  • Review and compile client submittals
  • Write 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 :

• Must have completed a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Preferred Qualifications :

• 1+ years of transit and railway experience will be an asset.
• 2+ years of heavy civil engineering experience.
• Understanding of Railway Rules and Regulations and Safety and Operating Procedures;
• Project coordination experience
• Experience in transit or rail
• Experience working on-site (construction supervision, surveying, compaction monitoring/testing, etc.)
• Project management experience would be an asset;
• Design and/or review of engineering plans;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
• Interacts with clients 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
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, 

• Sponsorship assistance not provided
• Relocation assistance not provided

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.