Project Coordinator

ZE Power Engineering; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ZE Power Engineering is looking for a Project Coordinator to manage project budgets and deliverables in the electric utility sector. The successful candidate will ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget, while also providing administrative support. This role offers a dynamic work environment with excellent career development opportunities and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Onsite Yoga

Games area

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in Project Management related to Engineering Projects.
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Control project budgets and coordinate deliverables.
• Organize and participate in team and client meetings.
• Maintain and organize project documentation.

Skills

Proactive

Self-motivated

Solution-oriented

Resourceful

Accountable

Positive attitude

Intermediate MS Office proficiency

Project management tools proficiency

Education

Certificate, diploma, or degree in Engineering, Accounting, Project Management, Business Management, or Database Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

The Opportunity

ZE Power Engineering is an industry-leading company providing engineering services to the electric utility industry. We are seeking a Project Coordinator responsible for controlling project budgets, coordinating project deliverables with the engineering team, and forecasting project expenses to prevent overspending.

The successful candidate will take ownership of assigned projects, ensuring deliverables are on schedule and projects stay within budget.

Responsibilities

• Set up project details in Unanet and SharePoint, including budgets, team assignments, and activities.
• Develop project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Create and review budgeted hours, activity lists, and deliverable timelines in Excel with the Project Manager before project launch.
• Support the coordination of project tasks and ensure progress aligns with schedule and budget targets.
• Organize and participate in internal team meetings and client meetings.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals and budgets.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for Engineering and the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Follow up with stakeholders on project status and permits.
• Submit project deliverables via SharePoint or external portals.
• Draft and issue change notices and project status reports for management and clients.
• Validate subcontractor payments, resolve accounts payable issues, and prepare billing corrections for the Accounting Department.
• Maintain and organize project documentation to support audits.

Qualifications

We seek proactive, self-motivated individuals who take ownership of their work. Ideal candidates are:

• Go-getters who take initiative without constant supervision.
• Self-starters capable of identifying tasks and following through independently.
• Solution-oriented thinkers focused on resolving challenges.
• Resourceful and driven to find efficient ways to complete tasks.
• Accountable and committed to project completion.
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environments, pushing for progress with a positive attitude.
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), MS Project, and other project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, SharePoint).
• Certificate, diploma, or degree in Engineering, Accounting, Project Management, Business Management, or Database Management.
• Minimum one year of experience in Project Management related to Engineering Projects.

About Us

We provide transmission, substation, and distribution design, along with project management and construction support. ZE Power Engineering Inc. boasts a team of experienced engineers and consultants across various specialties.

Our dynamic culture and supportive management foster a balanced work environment. We emphasize healthy living, offering amenities like a games area and onsite Yoga. Our head office is conveniently located near the Richmond Middle Arm waterfront trail, Olympic Oval, and Steve Nash Fitness Club. We offer excellent career development opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits. If you are proactive, positive, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you.