Project Coordinator - Utilities

About the position

Black & McDonald’s Utilities team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. Reporting to the Project Manager, The Project Coordinator assists with overall project performance and status from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. They manage cost, schedule, safety, and quality, and keep the Project Manager well-informed of progress, discrepancies, questions, and any impacts on project plan and schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including internal teams, clients, consultants, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, by keeping them informed
  • Assist in the planning and preparation of project schedules, milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines
  • Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable HSE legislation, contract requirements, and company policies and procedures
  • Maintain accurate project records, including databases, documentation, and archived materials for future reference.
  • Manage document control and support project reporting, tracking and data analysis.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to verify work quality and adherence to project standards.
  • Prepare, manage, and track procurement documentations for Bill of Material and invoice purposes
  • Support the project team in meeting objectives related to schedule, budget, cash flow, performance standards, and contract specifications.
  • Assist in preparing and administering contracts, including negotiating revisions and changes with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Support budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes and impacts
  • Analyze and report on project data to support decision-making and project performance monitoring.
  • Perform additional duties as required based on project needs.

Requirements

  • Minimum two years of experience as an Electrical or Civil Project Coordinator within the construction industry, including project experience in utilities construction.
  • Proficient knowledge and understanding of: Contract management
  • Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
  • Blueprint reading
  • Procurement
  • Project electrical and civil design interpretation
  • Established construction practices, procedures and techniques
  • Applicable local and provincial labour codes
  • Managing / leading union and non-union staff
  • Business operations processes
  • Organization and time management
  • Previous experience working with ERP applications, i.e. JD Edwards (Oracle), Procure or similar programs
  • Previous experience working with scheduling softwares (MS Project or Primavera P6)
  • Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams)
  • Willing and able to travel to sites around Edmonton and surrounding area
  • Valid Driver’s License with clean Abstract
  • All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice-to-haves

  • A degree or diploma in the following programs, or in a closely related field, is considered desirable.
  • Possession of the PMP designation is an asset.
  • Red Seal Journeyman or Electrical Technologist Degree
  • Project Management
  • Construction Engineering Technology
  • Construction Management
  • Construction Safety Certifications such as Ground Disturbance, First Aid, CSTS are considered assets.

Benefits

  • Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
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