Coordinator, Transportation Projects

We are seeking a Project Coordinator for our Transit Oriented Community (TOC) team. The ideal candidate should have prior experience as a project coordinator or junior project manager on transit projects or with large, multidisciplinary teams.

Working on the roadway team at Gannett Fleming TranSystems offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.  

What You’ll Be Challenged to Do

• Steer large, multifaceted architecture and engineering projects from early concept through hand‑over, keeping scope, schedule, cost, and quality tightly aligned.

• Build and maintain integrated project schedules, budgets, risk registers, change‑management logs, and document‑control systems.

• Diagnose emerging risks, propose practical mitigations, and communicate impacts to technical leaders and executives in a concise, solutions‑focused style.

• Facilitate seamless coordination among architects, engineers, contractors, government agencies, land developers, and other external stakeholders—ensuring approvals, permits, and deliverables land on time.

• Prepare and deliver clear, compelling progress reports and presentations for internal teams, clients, and public forums.

• Champion a culture of rigorous quality assurance, continuous improvement, and safety across every stage of project delivery.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on Project Coordinator experience within the architecture or engineering sector.
• Technical & Digital Proficiency
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Comfortable working in ProjectWise for document management and in Acrobat or Bluebeam for mark‑ups and reviews
• Project Controls & Risk Management
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and create detailed project schedules, cost plans, and risk registers, and to keep them current as conditions evolve.
• Organizational & Communication Strengths
• Impeccable time‑management skills—able to juggle multiple deadlines under pressure without sacrificing accuracy.
• Clear, persuasive communicator in both written reports and live presentations, adaptable to technical and non‑technical audiences alike.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Professional Credentials & Tools

  Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.Working knowledge of Primavera P6 (or similar scheduling software), plus familiarity with Revit, MicroStation, and AutoCAD for design‑file navigation.

• Sector‑Specific Expertise

  Prior experience on Transit‑Oriented Community (TOC) initiatives or other projects involving complex land‑use planning, municipal approvals, and infrastructure interfaces.
• Proven track record liaising with multiple levels of government, developers, and community stakeholders in a fast‑moving project environment.

Essential infrastructure touches all of our lives – so how can we shape it for the better?
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
 
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ Gannett Fleming TranSystems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

 Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Compensation:

The range for this position is salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment

Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accruals

We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer:

Tuition reimbursement

Access to internal and external training programs

Support active participation in professional organizations

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

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