Project Coordinator Transit & Rail

Job Description

AECOM is looking for a Project Coordinator, Transit & Rail to be based out of our Burnaby, BC offices, with work from home flexibility. Candidate may be required to work on construction site projects. e-RailSafe background check is required for this role.

To be successful in this management and technical focused role, you will have the following characteristics:

• Work independently with minimal guidance except for complex and unusual situations.
• Actively engages in team discussions to develop solutions.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to develop relationships with individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and technical expertise.
• Motivated to study, learn, and apply unfamiliar technical concepts.

Daily tasks may include:

• Multi-task and balance constantly evolving priorities, remaining highly organized at all times.
• Liaise with Clients, Contractors, Consultants, and Internal Stakeholders, including addressing RFIs, claims, progress payments, disputes.
• Maintain and control project documentation and records, including ensuring all project close documentation is on file.
• Performs site visits to monitor progress and to interface with stakeholders to ensure the Client's interests are protected. The engineer may be asked to work from the project field office as required to meet requirements of the project schedule and scope.
• Project management which includes, but is not limited to, preparing and managing scopes, schedules, and budgets, reviewing documents, conducting and attending meetings, frequent site visits, reporting, preparing bid documents, preparing and updating risk management documentation, providing oversight to projects during construction, contract administration (invoice review, progress payment review and endorsement, preparation of project closeout documents, submittal review), and material ordering.
• Providing engineering support to various railroad company departments
• Developing design drawings and tender packages.
• Cost estimating.
• Managing track retirements.
• Perform field inspections of track and civil works.
• Providing on-call services including emergency response (providing engineering support on-site in real-time)
• Coordination of railway flagging
• Reviewing work on-site for general conformity to plans, specifications, regulations, and safety requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor Degree in civil engineering or relevant discipline
• 4+ years experience in railway engineering
• Driving license
• Proficiency with MS Office applications – Word, Excel

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience performing Survey, Concrete & Soil Testing, and Construction QA/QC.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications – Word, Excel
• Proficiency with MS Office applications – Word, Excel
• Civil 3D and AutoCAD experience is an asset.
• Experience in inspection, assessment structural and design of railway structures.
• Working knowledge of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-way Association Manual (AREMA).
• Experience with a Class 1 Railway will be considered an asset. CP, CN project experience is ideal.
• Mix of field and office-based experience in linear civil infrastructure.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously from inception to closeout.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.