Project Coordinator (Nuclear)

Black & McDonald Limited; Pickering; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Wellness initiatives

Team building events

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Scholarship program for dependents

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited in Pickering, Ontario is seeking a Project Coordinator to join the Power Generation team. You will plan, organize, and control project activities from start to finish under the direction of a Project Manager and Program Manager to ensure schedule and budget adherence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or related experience, up to 2 years in nuclear/construction projects, strong MS Project/Primavera skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, diploma, certificate or related experience in project coordination.
• Experience in nuclear power plant projects or related construction preferred.
• Understanding of project management, engineering, and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects in accordance with Corporate Policy, managing day-to-day PM activities.
• Assist the PM in budgeting, cash flow, and preliminary schedule.
• Prepare project organization and communication charts; support planning activities.
• Lead project meetings; track progress and quality of design disciplines/trades.
• Use scheduling tools to monitor project plans, costs and schedules; prepare progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder

Communication

MS Project

Primavera

Construction

Nuclear power

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Project Coordinator is located in Pickering and typically reports directly to the Project Manager. The Project Coordinator is an integral member of the project team responsible for delivering modification projects of varying size and complexity. The Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling project activities from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget, and dealing with project changes under the direction of a Project Manager (PM) & Program Manager (PgM).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To plan, in conjunction with the Project Manager, to execute projects in accordance with Corporate Policy; managing all day-to-day project management
  • Assist the PM in the drafting and issuance of project budget, cash flow and preliminary schedule
  • Prepare project organization and communication charts
  • Support the project management team in coordinating project planning activities
• Support the PM in leading the project organization and assign the work activities throughout the project lifecycle
  • Chair project meetings and distribute minutes to all project team members
  • Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines/trades
  • Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets, and expenditures
  • Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients.
  • Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies.
  • Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team
  • Maintain Contract Execution Tracking Log
  • Track & manage contemplated change notices and change orders in the database
  • Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all required project close- out documents are obtained
  • Keep the Project Manager (PM) and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations
  • Work with project management team to develop tools and templates
  • Implement processes and procedures and conduct training sessions when necessary
  • Coordinate all project management, engineering, and construction activities
  • Support the project management team in monitoring project performance (cost, schedule, quality) and assist in completing and distributing regular project reports (including issues, status, and KPI’s) to key stakeholders
  • Support the coordination of project close-out activities and transfer to operations
• Maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner
  • Interface between various internal stakeholders (project services, engineering, procurement, construction, quality)
• Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Problem Solving and Innovation

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors’ Degree, Diploma, Certificate or related experience

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Up to 2 years of experience as a Project Coordinator role or equivalent for nuclear power plant industry or related construction/industrial projects

Experience on projects with medium risk and complexity preferred

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Basic understanding or project management, engineering and construction processes, procedures and relevant software

Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and analytical skills

Proficient in MS Project and/or Primavera and the MS Office Suite of products

Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills

Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment

Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

A Client Security Clearance will be required

WORK PERKS & BENEFITS

Company paid health and dental benefits

Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives

Team building events

Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program

Opportunity for ongoing professional development

Rewards and recognition

Scholarship Program for employee dependents

COMPENSATION

The expected salary range for this role is between $70,000/annually and $84,000/annually. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education, experience and overall competencies. 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, and career development programs.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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.