Project Coordinator

Taggart Construction Limited

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Company: Taggart Construction Limited

Reports to: General Manager

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

Location: 685 Justus Drive, Kingston, Ontario

About Us

For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction Limited has built the essential services people in Ottawa and Kingston use every day. Taggart Construction specializes in heavy civil construction, residential and commercial site servicing, sewers and watermain installation, site grading, and road construction across Eastern Ontario. But we build more than just infrastructure — we also build strong, lasting relationships with our partners and community.

As part of the Taggart Group, Taggart Construction is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role

The Project Coordinator supports the successful delivery of heavy civil construction projects from bid stage to completion. This role works closely with senior management, Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to assist with estimating, budgeting, contract administration, and day-to-day project coordination to help ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Estimating & Pre-Construction Support

• Assist in evaluating and preparing projects for tender submission.
• Complete quantity take-offs and solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Help compile and organize tender documents for submission.
• Assist in developing preliminary budgets, schedules, and project execution plans.
• Support the preparation and pricing of change orders and extras.
• Track and update project cost information throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Coordination

• Support pre-construction meetings and coordinate communication between clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal site teams.
• Prepare and administer subcontracts (CCDC), purchase orders, permits, and utility locates.
• Review and track shop drawings and maintain project documentation.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, documentation, safety compliance, and alignment with project specifications.
• Assist with scheduling labour and equipment in collaboration with the Superintendent.
• Support monthly progress billings, cost approvals, and budget tracking.
• Help identify potential risks or schedule impacts and communicate updates to management.
• Promote and uphold company and legislative health and safety standards on all sites.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in heavy civil construction in a Project Coordinator or Estimating support role (water and sewer experience is an asset).
• Working knowledge of construction contracts (CCDC), budgeting, cost tracking, and subcontractor coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and MS Project; AutoCAD is an asset.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and blueprint reading skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to health and safety standards.

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

• You work outdoors and on-site in challenging weather conditions, beneath heavy equipment, and may be required to travel.
• You handle multiple deadlines and may need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• You provide services to multiple people and departments, with overtime required based on project demands.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we're committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to  with your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

Thank You for Considering Taggart Construction Limited

Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Construction Limited. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Construction Limited and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.

Location

Kingston, Ontario

Department

Taggart Construction Limited

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Compensation

$55,000 - $60,000