Project Coordinator

OZZ Electric Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

OZZ Electric Inc. in Victoria, BC is seeking a Project Coordinator to support electrical project execution under the Project Manager. The role focuses on reviewing drawings, coordinating procurement, and ensuring schedules.

You will work with Project Managers and Superintendents, assist with change orders, costs, WIP reports, and maintain documentation. Experience reading blueprints and knowledge of code requirements is preferred.

Qualifications

• College diploma or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of construction administration experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans.
• Knowledge of local, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings with PMs and Superintendents and perform counts as required.
• Assist in procurement of lighting, switchgear, etc.
• Assist in evaluation, comparison, and filing of electrical drawings.
• Read, interpret, and understand construction drawings, specifications, and code requirements.
• Assist and execute permit submittals, responses, procurement, inspections, and closeouts.
• Assist in resolving design issues, change requests, material defects, and equipment problems.
• Prepare reports noting deficiencies or code violations in the plans.
• Coordinate schedules to ensure fixtures and materials arrive on-site as scheduled.
• Log packing slips and release with PM; manage calendar entries.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and PM; maintain positive relationships with Foremen/clients.
• Assist PM with monthly costs, WIP reports, and billings.
• Assist with shop drawings and documentation tracking.
• Attend meetings and take accurate minutes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Independent work

Creative problem solving

Integrity / confidentiality

Education

College diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

ROLE

The Project Coordinator is responsible for performing coordination activities as directed by the Project Manager to successfully execute electrical projects. The Project Coordinator must be able to read and review electrical drawings with a critical eye that will enable them to discover any issues and/or discrepancies and bring them to the attention of the Project Manager.

ROLE

The Project Coordinator is responsible for performing coordination activities as directed by the Project Manager to successfully execute electrical projects. The Project Coordinator must be able to read and review electrical drawings with a critical eye that will enable them to discover any issues and/or discrepancies and bring them to the attention of the Project Manager.

This position will be located in Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to review electrical drawings and perform counts as required.
• Assist in procurement of commodities, lighting, switchgear, etc.
• Assist in the evaluation, comparison, and filing of electrical drawings.
• Read, interpret, and understand construction drawings, specifications, and relevant code requirements.
• Assist and execute permit submittals, responses, procurement, inspections, and closeouts.
• Assist in the resolution of design issues, change requests, material defects, and equipment problems.
• Prepare comprehensive reports upon completion of plan review to be submitted to the Project Manager and/or Superintendent citing deficiencies or code violations in the plans.
• Work with schedules, ensuring that all fixtures, distribution, and materials arrive on-site as scheduled; notify the PM of any discrepancies and follow up on back-orders.
• Log all packing slips and execute release with PM. Log in to the calendar.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and PM as required.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all Foremen, clients, general contractors, etc.
• Assist PM in project coordination including scheduling and setting up meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with change orders as required by PM.
• Assist PM with monthly costs to complete meetings, WIP reports, and billings.
• Assist with shop drawings, including requesting, transmitting, documenting, and tracking.
• Work with internal departments such as HR and Accounting as necessary or directed to ensure compliance both internally and per authorities having jurisdiction.
• Attend meetings when required and take accurate minutes.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND KEY CHARACTERISTICS

• Highly advanced organization and communication skills.
• Detail orientated.
• Proven ability to handle a fast-paced work environment, multi-tasking, and work prioritization.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Desire and willingness to learn and grow within and outside of role.
• Requires a high degree of professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.

Requirements

• College diploma or equivalent of related experience.
• 3-5 years of construction administration experience.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Experience working in the construction industry, some previous experience in the electrical field is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans.
• Knowledge of local, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Traditional office environment.
• Travel to and from job site locations as required.
• Ability to attend and conduct in-person as well as virtual presentations.
• Overtime as required.
• Some job site location work may be required.
• Manual dexterity is required to use computers and peripherals.
• Lifting or moving up to 30lbs may be required.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In Office/Onsite