Project Coordinator - Utilities

Black & McDonald Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited is seeking a Project Coordinator for their Edmonton team. This role requires building strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with project standards, and managing project documentation.

The ideal candidate has a Red Seal Journeyman or Electrical Technologist Degree, along with significant experience in utilities construction. Knowledge of scheduling and ERP software is essential. The job involves traveling to various sites within Edmonton and its surroundings.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as an Electrical or Civil Project Coordinator.
• Proficient knowledge of construction scheduling and contract management.
• Previous experience working with ERP and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage document control and support project reporting.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company policies.

Skills

Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams)

Ability to communicate effectively

Strong organization and time management

Education

Red Seal Journeyman or Electrical Technologist Degree

Construction Engineering Technology

Project Management

Tools

MS Project

JD Edwards (Oracle)

Job description

About This Career Opportunity

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

Duties And Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including internal teams, clients, consultants, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, by keeping them informed.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of project schedules, milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable HSE legislation, contract requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate project records, including databases, documentation, and archived materials for future reference.
• Manage document control and support project reporting, tracking and data analysis.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify work quality and adherence to project standards.
• Prepare, manage, and track procurement documentation for Bill of Material and invoice purposes.
• Support the project team in meeting objectives related to schedule, budget, cash flow, performance standards, and contract specifications.
• Assist in preparing and administering contracts, including negotiating revisions and changes with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Support budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts.
• Analyze and report on project data to support decision‑making and project performance monitoring.
• Perform additional duties as required based on project needs.

Competency Requirements

• Change Orientation – openness to change and the ability to identify when it is needed and to make it happen.
• Communicates Effectively – verbally and in writing.
• Continuous Learning – ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others.
• Customer Focus – understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers.
• Holds Self and Others Accountable – takes personal responsibility to meet commitments.
• Teamwork and Collaboration – works cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
• Values and Respects Others – encourages and supports diversity.

Education Requirements

• Red Seal Journeyman or Electrical Technologist Degree
• Project Management
• Construction Engineering Technology
• Construction Management

A degree or diploma in the following programs, or in a closely related field, is considered desirable. Possession of the PMP designation is an asset.

Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience as an Electrical or Civil Project Coordinator within the construction industry, including project experience in utilities construction.
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of:
  • Contract management
  • Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
  • Blueprint reading
  • Procurement
  • Project electrical and civil design interpretation
  • Established construction practices, procedures and techniques
  • Applicable local and provincial labour codes
  • Managing/leading union and non‑union staff
  • Business operations processes
  • Organization and time management
• Previous experience working with ERP applications, i.e., JD Edwards (Oracle), Procure or similar programs.
• Previous experience working with scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera P6).

Skills, Abilities, And Other Requirements

• Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Willing and able to travel to sites around Edmonton and surrounding area.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean Abstract.
• Construction Safety Certifications such as Ground Disturbance, First Aid, CSTS are considered assets.

Please note that our Edmonton office will be relocating to Acheson, AB before the end of the year.

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.