Project Coordinator - Electrical ICI

Black & McDonald Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited is seeking an on-site Project Coordinator to join our Mechanical & Electrical team, reporting directly to the Project Manager. You will assist with planning, scheduling, cost control, and safety compliance on a range of construction projects.

The role emphasizes coordinating with clients and subcontractors, preparing schedules and estimates, and maintaining project documentation. 1–5 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1-5 years of project coordination experience in the ICI construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager to ensure objectives and contracts meet specifications.
• Support scheduling, planning and progress tracking against timelines.
• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and update as-built quantities.
• Assist in budgeting, cost projections and trend analysis.
• Help develop quality control programs and maintain documentation.
• Maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Contract management

Scheduling & planning

Blueprint reading

Take-offs & estimating

Electrical/MEP design interpretation

Financial statements

Organization

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Project

Design Software

Procore

Job description

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We offer:

• A family business with family values
• Team events and outings year-round
• Competitive compensation
• Interesting and challenging work – we’re leaders in the industry
• Ongoing investment in training and development
• Long-term stability and opportunity for growth
• Number one in Utilities Safety Construction
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

WHAT YOU WILL CONTIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Black & McDonald’s Mechanical & Electrical 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 Project Coordinator is located on site and reports directly to the Project Manager.

Project Coordinators assist with planning, organization, direct, control and evaluate assigned project(s) from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. Their primary focus is safety, planning, monitoring progress, scheduling, quality, costs management, estimating, reporting, and managing project change under the direction of senior leadership.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Project Manager on projects to ensure project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards are in accordance with company policy and contract specifications are met
• Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
• Assist in planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines
• Complete quantity take offs from construction drawings, track and update as-built quantities and field verify when required
• Assist in preparing contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts
• Assist in developing and implementing quality control programs
• Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
• Trade and subcontractor coordination
• Document control
• Purchase supplies and materials as required to complete project

WHAT YOU CAN OFFER

• Degree or Diploma in electrical engineering or equivalent experience in the industry with a proven track record.
• 1-5 years of Project Coordination experience in the ICI construction sector working on small and large construction projects including Data Centres, Automotive, heavy & light industrial, etc.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient knowledge and understanding of:

• Contract management
• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• Blue print reading, specifically electrical drawing knowledge.
• Take-offs and estimating
• Project electrical, mechanical and structural design interpretation
• Financial statements – read and comprehend
• Organization and time management
• Driven and self-motivated

Proficient user of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Design Software
• Procore or equivalent

The expected salary range for this role is between $52,000 - $75,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay 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 discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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