Electrical Project Coordinator - Utilities Construction

Black & McDonald Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Annual performance bonus

Career development programs

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited’s BC Utilities team is seeking an Electrical Project Coordinator in Vancouver. You will support overall project performance from start to finish, managing cost, schedule, safety, and quality while keeping the Project Manager informed of progress and any impacts on the plan.

The role requires 2–3 years as an Electrical Project Coordinator in construction, strong scheduling and procurement skills, and willingness to travel across British Columbia.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Project Coordination in construction.
• Willingness to travel to sites around British Columbia.
• Red Seal/Journeyman or equivalent is preferred for asset consideration.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, clients, consultants, partners, and vendors.
• Assist in planning and preparing schedules and milestones; monitor progress against timelines.
• Ensure work complies with HSE legislation and company policies and contract requirements.
• Maintain databases and project documentation for current and future use.
• Support budget analysis, cost and margin projections, and project change estimates.
• Track, interpret, and report on project data and performance.

Skills

Contract management

Scheduling

Blueprint reading

Procurement

Financial literacy

Union management

MS Office

ERP (JD Edwards/SAP)

MS Project/Primavera P6

Travel readiness

Valid BC Driver’s License

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Red Seal Journeyman Electrician

Project Management

Construction Engineering Technology

Construction Management

PMP designation

Gold Seal Certification

Construction safety certifications

Tools

JD Edwards (Oracle)

SAP

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Black & McDonald’s BC Utilities team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Electrical Project Coordinator is located in Vancouver and reports directly to the Project Manager/Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Project Coordinator assists with overall project performance and status from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. They manage cost, schedule, safety, and quality, and keep the Project Manager well-informed of progress, discrepancies, questions, and any impacts on project plan and schedule. Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, joint venture partners, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information
• Assist in planning and preparing schedules and milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines
• Comply and ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable HSE legislation and company policies and procedures, contract requirements, and Black & McDonald policies and procedures
• Maintain departmental and network databases as required to ensure records are kept current and accurate.
• Participate in document control, archive project activities, deliverables, tools and findings for use in future projects.
• Assist the project team to ensure project objectives, schedule, budget, cash flow, policies, procedures, and performance standards are met in accordance with company policy and contract specifications
• Coordinate with the project team to plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and execute project(s) on time, within budget, and in accordance with corporate policy
• Assist in preparing contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Assists in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts
• Track, interpret, analyze, and report on project data

Competency Requirements

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation

Education Requirements

A Degree or Diploma in the following would be considered an asset:

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• Red Seal Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Technologist Degree
• Project Management
• Construction Engineering Technology
• Construction Management

The Following Certifications/designations Are Considered An Asset

• PMP designation
• Gold Seal Certification
• Construction safety certifications

Work Experience Requirements

• 2-3 years as an Electrical Project Coordinator in the construction industry
• Project experience in utilities construction is considered an asset

Skills, Abilities, And Other Requirements

• Proficient knowledge and understanding of:
  • Contract management
  • Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
  • Blue print reading
  • Procurement
  • Project structural design interpretation
  • Financial statements – read and comprehend
  • Established construction practices, procedures and techniques
  • Applicable local and provincial labour codes
  • Managing / leading union and non-union staff
  • Business operations processes
  • Organization and time management
• Previous experience working with ERP applications, i.e. JD Edwards (Oracle), SAP, etc
• Previous experience working with scheduling software's (MS Project or Primavera P6)
• Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Willing and able to travel to sites around British Columbia
• Valid BC Driver’s License

The expected annual salary range for this role is between $70,000 and $85,000. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Salary is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual performance bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.