Service Mechanical Project Coordinator

Black & McDonald Limited; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited in Ottawa seeks a full‑time Service Project Coordinator to support institutional and industrial projects in electrical and mechanical fields. The role involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and guiding technical workflows on site under the supervision of the Project Supervisor.

Key duties include developing schedules, coordinating trades, maintaining documentation, and ensuring safety standards while building strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Education aligned to construction or mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Trades experience may substitute the formal education requirements.
• Strong communication and planning abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in meeting objectives, policies and standards.
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones with monitoring.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors and sub‑trades.
• Prepare progress reports and distribute schedules to clients.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are followed on site.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Vendor relations

Education

College Diploma in Construction or Mechanical Engineering Technology

University Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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!

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Our Ottawa office is growing and is seeking a full‑time Service Project Coordinator who must be skilled, detail oriented, and result focused. The Service Project Coordinator will be responsible for institutional and industrial projects. Duties to include planning, organizing, coordinating, and supporting technical workflow on assigned construction projects related to the electrical and mechanical field. The successful candidate will report directly to the Project Supervisor.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Project Team to ensure project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards are in accordance with company policy and contract specifications.
• Assist in planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established timelines.
• Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships.
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients.
• Trade and subcontractor coordination.
• Document control.
• Purchase supplies and materials as required to complete project.
• Ensure site is operating in accordance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• A College Diploma in Construction or Mechanical Engineering Technology or a University Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in the trades may substitute for education requirements.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the construction industry would be considered an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Project and Outlook
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to establish a strong working relationship with co‑workers, vendors and clients

Candidates must be Canadian Citizens who are able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (Canadian Citizen with 10 years of continuous residency within Canada).

The expected salary range for this role is between $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay 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 discretionary 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.

If you are an existing Black & McDonald employee, please notify your supervisor of your interest and intent to apply before applying.