Project Coordinator Overhead Lines

Black & McDonald; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and utilities company is seeking a Project Coordinator to join their growing team in Ottawa. The role involves assisting the Project Manager in planning, organizing, and evaluating projects from start to finish, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates with a degree or diploma in relevant fields and 1-3 years of experience in project coordination are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and benefits, including a company vehicle, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Company provided vehicle for business and personal use

Ongoing investment in training and development

Long-term stability and growth opportunities

Team events and outings year-round

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Project Coordination experience in the construction sector working on Utilities projects.
• Valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager on projects to ensure project objectives are met.
• Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones.
• Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships.
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients.

Skills

Contract management and administration

Construction scheduling, planning, and execution

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficient in MS Office

Problem Solving and innovative thinking

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read and understand financial statements

Education

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

JD Edwards or Oracle-based ERP system

Job description

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

• A family business with family values
• Team events and outings year-round
• Competitive compensation
• A company provided vehicle for business and personal use
• 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 CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Black & McDonald’s Utilities 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 / Assistant PM is located on site and typically reports directly to the Project Manager.

Project Coordinators plan, organize, 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, cost 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
• Assist the Project Manager on field reports to ensure the reports are submitted to the Clients on time and invoices are processed on a monthly basis
• 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 Construction Management, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering
• 1-3 years of Project Coordination experience in the construction sector working on Utilities projects

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Contract management and administration
• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• Blueprint and drawing interpretation
• Ability to interpret project electrical, mechanical and structural designs
• Ability to read and understand financial statements
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Experience with JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem Solving and innovative thinking
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, collaborative environment
• Valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License is required

The expected salary range for this role is between $52,000 - $65,000 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

and eligibility for a company provided vehicle for business and personal use.

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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