Project Coordinator - Overhead Lines

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

Black & McDonald’s Utilities 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 / Assistant PM is located on site and typically reports directly to the Project Manager.

Project Coordinators plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate 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, cost management, estimating, reporting, and managing project change under the direction of senior leadership.

• Assist the Project Manager on projects to ensure project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards are in accordance with company policy and contract specifications are met
• Assist the Project Manager on field reports to ensure the reports are submitted to the Clients on time and invoices are processed on a monthly basis
• 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
• Complete quantity take offs from construction drawings, track and update as-built quantities and field verify when required
• 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
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
• Trade and subcontractor coordination
• Document control
• Purchase supplies and materials as required to complete project

• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering
• 1-3 years of Project Coordination experience in the construction sector working on Utilities projects

• Contract management and administration
• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• Blueprint and drawing interpretation
• Ability to interpret project electrical, mechanical and structural designs
• Ability to read and understand financial statements
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Experience with JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills Communicates Effectively
• Problem Solving and innovative thinking
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, collaborative environment
• Valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License is required

The expected salary range for this role is between $52,000 - $65,000 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.

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.