Mechanical & Electrical Coordinator / Asst Project Manager, Buildings | General Contractor | Ca[...]

Outpost Recruitment; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading general contractor is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Coordinator in Alberta, Canada, to manage large-scale institutional projects. The role involves coordinating activities, ensuring quality control, and supporting project managers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, a degree in construction management, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in mechanical and electrical construction.
• Knowledge of commercial construction practices and techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with large-scale project coordination.
• Perform detailed reviews of all construction drawings.
• Develop QA/QC program on mechanical scope.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical engineering systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management or related field

Job description

Our client is a general contractor seeking a motivated Mechanical & Electrical Coordinator / Assistant Project Manager for large institutional and commercial projects across Canada (Calgary, Alberta; Vancouver, British Columbia & Toronto, Ontario). Reporting to the Project Manager, the Mechanical/Electrical Coordinator will assist the Project Manager and Site Superintendent on large‑scale projects, coordinating activities required in the pre‑construction, construction and startup of all building systems, including but not limited to temporary services, site services, elevator, mechanical and electrical systems. Salary: $80,000 - $100,000.

Responsibilities of Mechanical & Electrical Coordinator

Leadership

• Support a culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards, and is aligned with the Promise.

Design Coordination

• Perform detailed reviews of all construction drawings to identify all potential conflicts between architectural/structural elements and mechanical/electrical installations.
• Review mechanical shop drawings and coordinate with electrical shop drawings.
• Review progress of mechanical trades.
• Assist in the selection of equipment.
• Review constructability of proposed mechanical systems for projects.
• Schedule and monitor major deliverables.

Schedule

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in the overall project schedule development, specifically with respect to site services, mechanical, electrical, elevator and fire suppression systems.
• Lead the development of the detailed testing and commissioning schedule by coordinating with consultants, trades and other subcontractors; assist in coordinating it with the overall project schedule.

Quality Control

• Develop QA/QC program on mechanical scope.
• Coordinate all Site Services / Elevator / Mechanical / Electrical Quality Control and ensure trade work is completed as per plans and specifications.
• Witness pre‑inspection testing and record progress, coordinating consultant inspections as required.
• Maintain an inspection log—update as new inspections are received.
• Ensure wall and ceiling inspections are completed by mechanical and electrical subcontractors and signed off prior to drywall installation.
• Review the progress of record drawings maintained by subcontractors.
• Conduct monthly site safety inspections.
• Promote, support and create safe work practices and procedures.

Sub‑trade Coordination

• Understand the Building Systems and work directly with the site services, elevator, mechanical and electrical project managers and superintendents to assist in coordinating their work.
• Understand the complete Building Systems scope—including bid documents, VE, addenda, FF&E, etc.—and be familiar with contracts to assure trade compliance.
• Attend weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Perform regular site inspections to ensure general conformance and quality of installations and to verify schedule progress.
• Monitor subcontractor progress against the project schedule and ensure appropriate manpower levels; report findings to the Site Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Verify progress payments of the Site Services, Elevator, Mechanical and Elevator subcontracts.
• Review contractors’ monthly progress billing to ensure compliance with progress and equipment on site.

Submittals and Shop Drawings

• Produce, monitor and track a complete submittal log for all site services, elevator, mechanical and electrical subcontract submissions including commissioning and closeout of the build.
• Review all elevator, mechanical and electrical submissions prior to distribution to ensure completeness and conformance to contract documents; perform secondary review after consultant feedback to ensure no major scope changes.
• Identify and track M&E‑related close‑out documents to completion.
• Perform verification checks between shop drawings and specifications on all major equipment upon delivery to site.
• Stay current with all RFIs, COs, addenda and shop drawings.

Change Order Management

• Review all site instructions and change requests, identifying documents to provide adequate pricing, constructability and schedule impacts.
• Review all RFIs against drawings prior to submission to the consultant; identify all costs and/or schedule impacts.
• Review all site services, elevator, mechanical and electrical quotations and discuss cost issues with subcontractors; identify comments and concerns for the manager.

Site Services

• Assist all project staff in establishing the construction plan and temporary services layout.
• Assist the project team with temporary services procurement.
• Coordinate the installation and maintenance of site services: sewer, water, power and gas.
• Maintain monthly reports and logs for all gas and power meters.

Commissioning & Building Occupancy

• Liaise with building authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate all facets of project close‑out, including commissioning, operation and maintenance manuals, spare‑part inventory, deficiencies and warranty work.
• Lead mechanical and electrical close‑out plan development and implementation.
• Expedite correction of all identified items and verify all items are correct prior to re‑inspection.
• Perform a constant review of the As‑Built drawings and specifications; at project completion, obtain and verify final As‑Built submissions for final payment release.

Qualifications of Mechanical & Electrical Coordinator

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management or related field
• 5 years’ experience in mechanical and electrical construction
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering systems, principles and practices
• Knowledge of commercial construction practices and techniques and industry regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated success in providing value via constructability reviews, identified cost savings, market sensitivity and innovation
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to apply structured thinking, simplifying complex problems to a creative resolution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem‑solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Supportive of a culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards aligned with the Company Promise

Ideal Candidate

• Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.