Senior Coordinator, Mechanical and Electrical

Fitzrovia; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Coordinator in Mechanical and Electrical, where your expertise in electrical engineering and project management will drive the success of MEP systems in construction projects. This dynamic role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless execution from pre-construction to project turnover. You'll supervise subcontractors, manage estimates, and coordinate logistics, all while contributing to innovative real estate developments. If you're passionate about making an impact in the construction industry and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in electrical coordination in the construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Experience with electrical contractors in MEP environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist MEP manager with estimates, scheduling, and supervision of MEP subcontractors.
• Monitor MEP submittals and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate activities with Project Manager and Field Staff.

Skills

Electrical Coordination

Project Management

Supervision of MEP Subcontractors

Estimating and Takeoffs

Commissioning of MEP Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Trimble Accubid

BIM

Job description

Senior Coordinator, Mechanical and Electrical

Fitzrovia is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Mechanical and Electrical to join our team. This role is perfect for a motivated individual with a strong electrical engineering background, contractor experience, and a passion for delivering successful MEP systems in construction projects. Technical expertise, project management skills, and relevant industry certifications are highly preferred.

At Fitzrovia, we pride ourselves on being an entrepreneurial and innovative organization, which makes this role well suited for a candidate looking to roll up their sleeves, wear multiple hats and contribute to all aspects of real estate investment, development, and construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist MEP manager with estimates, takeoffs, scope of MEP trades, and reviewing scheduling for MEP installation activities during pre-construction.
• During Design assist phase, assist MEP manager in regular audits on MEP progress drawing sets issued by consultants tracking comments.
• Supervise MEP subcontractors on site throughout duration of the project from initial mobilization.
• Commissioning and Turnover to property management.
• Work with Superintendent on project logistics and temporary facility plans.
• Review shop drawings for MEP systems for material and equipment against project specification requirements prior to installation.
• Monitor MEP submittals, shop drawings, ensuring completion and review by consultants, and track installation progress.
• Coordinate activities, materials procurement and other related activities with Project Manager and Field Staff.
• Review MEP subcontractor billing monthly and report to MEP manager and site management.
• Attend site progress trade and all related site meetings.
• Continuously communicate with Virtual Construction coordinator on site pertaining to coordination and interferences issues, and assist in generating RFIs.
• Monitor RFI status and push to close open RFIs related to MEP systems.
• Review site instructions received from consultant before official issue to trades.
• Review quotes received from MEP subcontractors for potential changes.
• Monitor MEP trades' performance, report issues to site management and MEP manager, and coordinate with Quality Assurance for inspections and field testing of plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Coordinate mechanical building systems components with other building systems and other design disciplines including architectural, electrical, and structural.
• Ensure equipment is set-up, tested (if needed), and commissioned per requirements. Assist MEP manager in creating a program with MEP subcontractor and site management for building occupancy.
• Attend site occupancy meetings and make sure that all MEP systems required for occupancy are tested and commissioned in accordance with the program.
• Review MEP subcontracts close out documents in coordination with quality assurance department, making sure that all contractual obligations and paper works are fulfilled.
• Record and report lessons learned on the project to MEP manager.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in electrical coordination, within the construction industry high rise residential.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field required.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Experience working with electrical contractors or in a similar role within an MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) environment preferred.
• Proven experience in supervising MEP subcontractors, reviewing shop drawings, and coordinating MEP systems during construction projects.
• Experience in pre-construction activities, including estimates, takeoffs, and scoping of MEP trades.
• Familiarity with commissioning, testing, and turnover of MEP systems.
• Ability to work on-site and travel as required for project needs.
• Proficiency in construction management software and tools (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Trimble Accubid, or similar).
• Familiarity with virtual construction coordination tools (e.g., BIM) is a plus.

Why Fitzrovia:

Fitzrovia is a vertically integrated development and asset manager focused on Class-A and vintage-style apartment buildings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Montreal. Fitzrovia provides best-in-class development, construction, property and asset management with a focus on design, active lifestyle management and exceptional customer service.

Fitzrovia partners with public institutions, pension funds and high net worth investors who have a bias towards long-term cash flow generating assets. The company is the largest developer of purpose-built rental apartments in Canada with over $9 billion of assets under management.

We focus on our people and our culture, and offer a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities. Fitzrovia’s commitment to hospitality is at the core of our DNA. To learn more about Fitzrovia, our people and our properties, visit www.fitzrovia.ca.

Fitzrovia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach us at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Project Management
• Industries
• Construction