Project Coordinator - Water/Wastewater

Black & McDonald Limited; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Coordinator for its Water/Wastewater Projects team. The role involves assisting the Project Manager, ensuring project objectives, planning, and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of experience in project coordination and relevant qualifications. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered in a family-oriented company culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Team events and outings

Ongoing investment in training and development

Long-term stability and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of Project Coordination experience.
• Project experience in water and wastewater treatment construction is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager to ensure site project objectives are met.
• Plan and monitor progress against established timelines.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions with clients and suppliers.
• Assist in developing and implementing quality control programs.

Skills

Contract management

Construction scheduling

Blueprint reading

Project structural design interpretation

Organization and time management

Education

Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Degree, College Diploma or Journeyman

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

JD Edwards or Oracle-based ERP system

Job description

Overview

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We offer:

• A family business with family values
• Team events and outings year-round
• Competitive compensation
• 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

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Black & McDonald’s Water/Wastewater Projects 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 offsite and typically reports directly to the Operation Manager.

Project Coordinators work on site planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating 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, costs 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 to ensure site project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards are in accordance with company policy and contract specifications are met
• 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
• 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
• Review shop drawing submittals for conformance to the specifications and agreed upon subcontractor scopes and submit after review with Project Manager
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
• Establish effective onsite communication with Trade and subcontractors for coordination purposes
• Document control and tracking
• Coordinate with Site Foreman/Project Manager to purchase supplies and materials as required to complete project using project estimate and budgets as guidance
• Assist in coordination and record keeping of Start-up, Commissioning and Training activities
• Coordinate with Site Foreman/Project Manager to ensure that As-built Drawings are maintained, and all changes noted including RFI information

Qualifications

WHAT YOU CAN OFFER

• Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Degree, College Diploma or Journeyman or equivalent qualifications
• 2-6 years of Project Coordination experience
• Project experience in water and wastewater treatment construction, process and mechanical piping are an asset

Skills and Other Requirements

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient knowledge and understanding of:

• Contract management
• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• Blueprint reading
• Project structural design interpretation
• Financial statements – read and comprehend
• Organization and time management

Proficient user of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system is an asset.

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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