Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a well-established Durham Region mechanical and industrial manufacturing firm with over 30 years of success delivering custom engineered solutions across regulated, safety-critical environments throughout Canada and North America.

They are hiring a Project Coordinator to act as the central link between office leadership, manufacturing, field crews, and clients.

This is not an administrative support role. It is a hands-on operational coordination position critical to schedule execution, project flow, and client satisfaction.

What's In It for You

• $70,000–$80,000 depending on experience
• Full-time permanent role
• Stable weekday schedule
• Benefits, paid vacation, and holidays
• High-visibility position with direct ownership exposure
• Strong long-term growth potential as the company expands

Why This Role Matters

You will ensure multiple active projects move smoothly through all stages:

Estimating Planning Fabrication Installation Completion

You will work directly with:

• Ownership and leadership
• Shop foreman and manufacturing team
• Field installation crews
• External clients and partners

Ideal Candidate

Someone who thrives as the operational hub of a busy environment, enjoys bringing structure to moving parts, and takes pride in keeping projects organized, on track, and under control.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple active projects across different stages simultaneously
• Manage schedules, milestones, priorities, and delivery timelines
• Act as the primary communication hub between office, shop, field, and clients
• Support estimating, job setup, and pre-production planning
• Ensure crews and shop teams have accurate drawings, schedules, and priorities
• Proactively identify delays, conflicts, and risks before they escalate
• Maintain project trackers, documentation, updates, and reporting
• Support budget awareness, change tracking, and project closeout

What You Bring

• 3+ years in project coordination, scheduling, operations, or construction support
• Experience in mechanical, manufacturing, construction, elevators, or industrial trades preferred
• Proven ability to manage high project volume in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator comfortable with tradespeople, clients, and leadership
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving ability
• Strong Microsoft Office, Excel, and tracking system skills