Project Coordinator, Airport Development & O&M

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Job Summary

The Project Coordinator, Airport Development & O&M at Aecon is a high-level coordination role sitting at the intersection of heavy infrastructure construction and long-term facility management. Based in Toronto, you will support the P3 (Public-Private Partnership) concessions team, ensuring that complex airport projects transition smoothly from design and construction into decades of successful operations and maintenance. This role requires the “wit” to navigate intricate concession agreements and the “grit” to manage diverse stakeholders—from government regulators to private investors—in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Job Details

  • Employer: Aecon (A Canadian leader in P3 infrastructure).

  • Location: Toronto, ON (Corporate/Project Office).

  • Position Type: Full-time.

  • Core Sector: P3 Concessions, Aviation Development, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M).

  • Company Values: Safety Always, Integrity, Accountability, and Inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

  • P3 Coordination: Support the execution of complex project agreements, ensuring all private and public partners are aligned on design and construction milestones.

  • O&M Technical Support: Review operations and maintenance plans, track lifecycle cost models, and monitor asset handover processes from construction teams to operators.

  • Document Control: Maintain comprehensive project logs, correspondence, and meeting minutes to ensure a “bulletproof” audit trail for multi-million dollar contracts.

  • Stakeholder Facilitation: Act as a central communication hub for airport authorities, government agencies, and internal technical teams.

  • Financial Administration: Support the tracking of change orders, payment applications, and budget updates in coordination with project controls and finance departments.

  • Performance Monitoring: Track operational performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the airport facility meets the high standards dictated by the concession agreement.

Candidate Profile

  • Education: Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.

  • Experience: 2–5 years of relevant experience, ideally within infrastructure, airports, or P3 environments.

  • Technical Wit: Familiarity with project finance, contract administration, and project management software like MS Project or Primavera P6.

  • Soft Skills: Highly organized with “Integrity-first” communication skills; a proactive problem solver who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

  • Detail Orientation: Ability to review complex design drawings specifically through the lens of long-term maintenance and lifecycle costs.

Technical Insights: The P3 Airport Model

In a Public-Private Partnership (P3), Aecon doesn’t just build the airport; they often help operate and maintain it for 20–30 years.

  • Concession Agreements: These are the “Rulebooks.” As a coordinator, you must understand the specific hand-back requirements and performance deductions that keep the project profitable and safe.

  • Lifecycle Cost Modeling: You will assist in calculating the “Total Cost of Ownership.” This means deciding if spending more on high-quality materials during construction will save millions in maintenance 15 years down the road.

  • Asset Handover: This is the critical phase where “Construction” ends and “Operations” begins. You ensure that every manual, warranty, and spare part is accounted for so the airport opens without a hitch.

Job Description

Do you believe that building the future requires more than just moving dirt—it requires the strategic vision to keep it running for generations? Aecon is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our Airport Development & O&M team in Toronto. We aren’t just building terminals; we are creating the sustainable gateways of tomorrow. If you have the “grit” to track complex deliverables across massive project sites and the “wit” to manage the intricate financial and contractual webs of a P3 partnership, you belong at Aecon.

In this role, you are a “Project Navigator.” You understand that a successful airport depends on the seamless flow of information between those who design it and those who maintain it. Your goal is to provide “Excellence in Coordination,” ensuring that every milestone is met with “Safety Always” and every stakeholder is heard. We look for “Integrity-first” professionals who are detail-oriented and ready to grow their careers within a Canadian industry leader.

Joining Aecon means joining a community that invests in its people through Aecon University and inclusive leadership programs. We offer a culture that values diversity, sustainability, and your personal well-being. If you are a motivated professional with a commitment to “Accountability and Innovation,” we invite you to apply and help us build what matters.

Aecon | Building Canada’s Infrastructure Future

Aecon Group Inc. is one of Canada’s largest construction and infrastructure development companies. Headquartered in Toronto, it is a key player in the “Civil, Urban Transportation, Nuclear, Utility, and Industrial” sectors. As of 2026, Aecon is defined by its massive role in Ontario’s energy transition and transit expansion, boasting a record-breaking backlog of $10.7 billion in projects.

Toronto Corporate Hub & Locations

Aecon’s presence in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is both administrative and deeply operational, with teams embedded in nearly every major regional megaproject.

  • Corporate Headquarters: 20 Carlson Court, Suite 105, Toronto, ON M9W 7K6.

  • Operational Reach: While the HQ is in Etobicoke, Aecon maintains significant project-specific offices across the GTA to support the Eglinton Crosstown and GO Expansion programs.

  • Regional Presence: Beyond Toronto, Aecon operates major Ontario hubs in Brantford, Cambridge, and Whitby, the latter serving as a central node for its booming nuclear sector.

2026 Project Spotlight: “The Transit & Nuclear Boom”

Aecon is currently executing some of the most complex engineering feats in Canadian history, many of which are reaching critical milestones in 2026.

Project Sector 2026 Strategic Status
Eglinton Crosstown LRT Transit Following the 2026 opening, Aecon transitioned to a 30-year maintenance contract.
Eglinton West Extension Transit Active Construction: 6km of tunneling between Renforth and Scarlett Road is underway.
Darlington Nuclear Nuclear Milestone: Unit 4 refurbishment was completed 4 months ahead of schedule in Q1 2026.
Bruce Power MCR Nuclear Active: Construction phase on Unit 3 was completed in February 2026.
GO Expansion (On-Corr) Transit A multi-billion-dollar program to electrify and expand the GO rail network across the GTA.

Company Culture: “Safety Always & Inclusion”

Aecon’s culture is built on the philosophy that “Safety is a value, not a program.” In 2026, the company continues to be recognized as a top-tier employer for its commitment to workforce diversity and technical excellence.

  • Safety First: The “Safety Always” core value empowers any employee—from a site laborer to a project manager—to stop work if they identify a safety risk.

  • Inclusion & Social Impact: Aecon is a partner of the Toronto Community Benefits Network, focusing on the NexGen Builders program to recruit individuals from underrepresented communities into the skilled trades.

  • Aecon University (AU): A dedicated internal learning platform that provides project management, technical skills, and leadership development training (e.g., the Future Leaders Program).

  • Sustainability Goal: Committed to a 30% reduction in direct CO2 emissions by 2030, with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems (SMRs and hydrogen).

Associate Benefits: “Total Rewards for Builders”

Aecon offers a robust “Total Rewards” package designed to attract top-tier engineering and trade talent in a highly competitive 2026 market:

  • Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums for eligible employees, plus a wellness reimbursement for gym memberships and fitness equipment.

  • Ownership Mentality:

    • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP): Direct stock purchase through payroll deductions.

    • Employee Share Unit (ESU) Plan: Eligible employees receive ESUs upon joining to align personal success with company performance.

  • Financial Security: Employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP).

  • Education Support: Generous tuition reimbursement for business-related degrees and professional designations.

  • Career Flexibility: As a massive organization, Aecon provides “internal mobility” that allows employees to move between sectors (e.g., transitioning from Civil to Nuclear) without leaving the company.

2026 Market Context: A “Safe Haven” for Talent

In early 2026, Aecon was highlighted as a “Safe Haven” for investors and talent alike due to its massive contract backlog. For professionals in Toronto, this translates to unmatched job stability—the work booked today ensures major projects will be active well into the 2030s.

To apply for this job please visit www.aecon.com.