Project Coordinator, Refrigeration

Black & McDonald; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited in Stoney Creek, Ontario, is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Refrigeration Projects team. You will liaise on sustainability initiatives, coordinate projects, prepare estimates, and manage drawings and documentation to support client needs.

The role requires strong teamwork, communication, and project-management abilities, with proficiency in AutoCAD and MS 365. A background in mechanical/electrical trades is preferred.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in the technical and/or building trades/sciences or related field would be an asset, e.g., project coordination, mechanical/electrical fields, engineering & design.
• 1-3 years of project coordination experience is preferred and asset for the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sustainability-related initiatives and liaise with SWO regional office to ensure program consistency.
• Coordinate sold projects under supervision: schedule work, resources, manpower, equipment, client coordination, and documentation; review shop drawings; prepare project profiles and TSSA binder reviews.
• Assist in preparing project estimates, procure submittals, layouts, take-offs, and related investigations.
• Support operations and account management; create/update AutoCAD drawings and asset inventories; maintain facility drawings for clients.
• Generate and maintain project documents, forms, and filing systems; participate in bi-weekly operations meetings and trainings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Continuous Learning

Customer Focus

Change Management

Project Management

AutoCAD

MS 365

Business Development

Self-motivated

Climate Change Mitigation

HVAC&R Knowledge

Code Knowledge (TSSA)

Education

Post-secondary education in technical/building trades/sciences or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS 365

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Southwest Ontario 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 our Stoney Creek office and reports directly to the Refrigeration Project Supervisor. Their primary focus is supporting the Refrigeration Projects team with technical requests while providing superior customer service. This position will also support customers, supervisors and employees through a variety of tasks related to projects, energy, customer service and overall customer satisfaction.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Help enhance local sustainability efforts by; primary liaise between corporate sustainability initiatives/programs and the SWO regional office – help ensure consistency in processes, programs, outputs; assist with energy and incentive programs – applications, registrations, investigations; participate in related awareness & training initiatives; related networking; etc.
• Coordinate sold projects (under supervision of applicable Project Supervisor), including:
• • Safe work plan coordination, completion, support
  • Schedule work, resources, manpower, etc.
  • Order equipment
  • Arrange for access, coordinate with client
  • Project documentation, warranty letters, project manuals, etc.
  • Review shop drawings with Project Supervisor and/or Operations Supervisor for approval
  • Complete project profiles
  • Compile all documentation and complete TSSA binder review with Project Supervisor and coordinate for TSSA inspection
• Help prepare project estimates, procure vendor submittals, investigations & discovery, layouts & take-offs, etc.
• Support operations & account management
• • Create, update & manage AutoCAD drawings (e.g. asset inventory drawings)
  • Help create, manage & apply asset inventories, tagging systems, labels, etc.
  • Take & record meeting minutes (e.g. continuous improvement)
  • Make, manage & update facility drawings for clients that require it
• Generate, manage & maintain various project documents, filing systems, templates and forms (e.g. start-up check lists, project manuals, commissioning documents, warranty letters, up/downloading & organizing of photos, etc.)
• Participate in bi-weekly operations meetings, periodic formal training & orientations

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork and Collaboration

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary education in the technical and/or building trades/sciences or related field would be an asset. These include project coordination, mechanical/electrical fields, mechanical/electrical engineering & design.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years’ project coordination experience
• Experience in the mechanical service and contracting industry is considered an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong team player
• Self-starter, strong willingness to learn & participate
• Excellent people, team, and client communication and management skills
• Demonstrated change management/change enabler
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Proficient user of AutoCAD
• Proficient user of MS 365 (e.g.- Word, Excel, Project, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
• Demonstrated business development skills
• Self-directed and self-motivated
• Passionate about climate change mitigation, resiliency, sustainable design and management, and energy management
• Knowledge of HVAC&R, Electrical Systems, construction practices, control systems, smart building technologies, and energy management strategies
• Understanding of Code requirements (e.g., TSSA) within the Refrigeration Industry

COMPENSATION

The expected annual salary range for this role is between $55,000 and $60,000. The starting base 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.

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With over 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

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.