Project Coordinator - Utilities Construction

Black & McDonald; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Vancouver is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee project performance from start to finish. The ideal candidate will assist in managing cost, schedule, safety, and quality while ensuring compliance with company policies. Qualifications include a degree in a relevant field and 2-3 years of experience in construction. The position offers an annual salary between $65,000 and $85,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Career development programs

Annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in relevant fields such as Project Management or Engineering.
• 2-3 years experience as an Electrical Project Coordinator in construction.
• Proficient knowledge of construction practices and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with stakeholders and keep them informed.
• Monitor project progress against timelines and ensure compliance.
• Assist project team in meeting objectives, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Contract management

Construction scheduling

Procurement

Organization and time management

Education

Degree or Diploma in construction engineering

PMP designation

Tools

MS Office

ERP applications (JD Edwards, SAP)

Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera P6)

Job description

Overview

Black & McDonald’s Western Utility 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 in Vancouver and reports directly to the Project Manager.

The Project Coordinator assists with overall project performance and status from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. They manage cost, schedule, safety, and quality, and keep the Project Manager well-informed of progress, discrepancies, questions, and any impacts on project plan and schedule. Duties and responsibilities include the following:

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, joint venture partners, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information
• Assist in planning and preparing schedules and milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines
• Comply and ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable HSE legislation and company policies and procedures, contract requirements, and Black & McDonald policies and procedures
• Maintain departmental and network databases as required to ensure records are kept current and accurate.
• Participate in document control, archive project activities, deliverables, tools and findings for use in future projects.
• Assist the project team to ensure project objectives, schedule, budget, cash flow, policies, procedures, and performance standards are met in accordance with company policy and contract specifications
• Coordinate with the project team to plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and execute project(s) on time, within budget, and in accordance with corporate policy
• Assist in preparing contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Assists in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts
• Track, interpret, analyze, and report on project data

Competency Requirements

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation

Education Requirements

A Degree or Diploma in the following would be considered an asset:

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

The following certifications/designations are considered an asset:

• PMP designation
• Gold Seal Certification
• Construction safety certifications

Work Experience Requirements

• 2-3 years as an Electrical Project Coordinator in the construction industry
• Project experience in utilities construction is considered an asset

Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements

• Proficient knowledge and understanding of:
  • Contract management
  • Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
  • Blue print reading
  • Procurement
  • Project structural design interpretation
  • Financial statements – read and comprehend
  • 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), SAP, etc
• Previous experience working with scheduling software's (MS Project or Primavera P6)
• Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Willing and able to travel to sites around British Columbia
• Valid BC Driver’s License

The expected annual salary range for this role is between $65,000 and $85,000. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. 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, career development programs, and other HR programs.

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.