BESS Project Coordinator – EPC Utilities

Aecon; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under an EPC model. You will work with the Project Manager and team to ensure engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, energisation, and closeout activities meet schedule, cost, quality, and safety targets.

Location options include Milwaukee, WI (preferred) or Port Huron, MI, with regular travel to the Milwaukee project site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in an engineering/technical field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of project coordination or construction experience in EPC, utilities, or industrial infra.
• Experience with BESS, substations, or grid-connected projects is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Coordinate schedules, milestones, and deliverables with multiple stakeholders.
• Track progress, costs, quantities, and forecasts; flag issues to project leadership.
• Assist with procurement, material tracking, expediting, and supplier coordination.
• Support project financial activities including cost tracking, invoicing, and reporting.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Excel

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

Aecon is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under an EPC model. You will work with the Project Manager and team to ensure engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, energisation, and closeout activities meet schedule, cost, quality, and safety targets.

Location options include Milwaukee, WI (preferred) or Port Huron, MI, with regular travel to the Milwaukee project site.