Date Posted: 10/28/2026
Req ID: 50798
Faculty/Division: School of Management
Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:Your opportunity:The Rotman Capital Projects team is responsible for developing new capital buildings as well as renewal projects that support the academic, program and research mission for the school. Currently underway are two major capital projects as well as continuous classroom renewal projects on multi-year cycles.
As the Project Coordinator and Designer, you will be responsible for coordinating and developing interior renovation plans, capital furniture selection, Audio Visual infrastructure coordination, and creating and monitoring deficiency lists.
Your responsibilities will include:- Preparing renovation drawings for classroom upgrades, including detail drawings and specifications for tender and construction purposes
- Reviewing furniture and signage specifications for accuracy and completeness. Review tenders and review installation of furniture/ fixtures in newly constructed space
- Coordinating, and liaising with contractors, sub-trades, vendors, and other university stakeholders
- Developing move and relocation plans for staff and equipment to new capital space
- Develop deficiency reports, and monitor / follow up for correction and completion
- Research and recommend materials for capital purchase
Essential Qualifications:- Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in the field of interior design or architectural technology or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
- Minimum four (4) years related experienceworking in an academic or institutional environment
- Experience preparing CAD drawings for renovations including documentation for tender and construction. Accuracy of documentation is essential
- Experience communicating with trades, consultants, product suppliers, and stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience conducting site review activity and preparing deficiency documentation
- Demonstrated experience evaluating quotations and making recommendations for the award of contracts
- Demonstrates experience in developing artistic renderings
- Experience researching new materials, equipment and manufacturers for the purpose of specification and recommending for use in academic environment
- Experience working with spreadsheet software for purpose of data management of space, financial analysis and cost review
- Experience conducting site visits to inspect work and ensure adherence to timelines
- Strong technical design skills, including proficiency in preparing, interpreting and reviewing CAD drawings, architectural plans, technical specifications and construction documentation
- Excellent organizational, project coordination and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines and changing project requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in the preparation and review of technical drawings, specifications, tender documents and deficiency reports
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively liaise and collaborate with contractors, consultants, vendors, trades and internal stakeholders
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assesstechnical and operational challenges, evaluate alternatives and recommend practical solutions
- Strong planning and coordination skills, with the ability to organize project activities, monitor progress, identify deficiencies and support the successful implementation of renovation and capital projects
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative and proactively identify and resolve issues within established project parameters
- Strong computer and data management skills, including proficiency with CAD and spreadsheet software to support technical documentation, project tracking, cost analysis and reporting
Assets (Nonessential):- Experience using 3D software for artistic rendering preparation
- Experience with Construction / Project management procedures and methodology
- Experience developing project schedules
To be successful in this role you will be:- Communicator
- Meticulous
- Multi-tasker
- Organized
- Self-directed
- Team player
Closing Date: 11/08/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 12 -- $84,564 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,145. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Engineering / Technical
Divisional HR Office Email: hr@rotman.utoronto.ca
Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.
