Electrical Project Coordinator

**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 OPPORTUNITIY**

Black & McDonald's Ottawa 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.

This opportunity relates to the modernization of the heating and cooling energy distribution systems to over 80 buildings in the National Capital Region. The project involves design and construction of four new central heating and cooling plants plus associated distribution piping networks and building conversions over a period of five years, under a Joint Venture Partnership with another leading major Contractor. Black and McDonald is responsible for the design and construction of all mechanical and electrical work for the project. The position will be located at the project office in Ottawa and will report to the Site Project Manager.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Assist the Project Manager to ensure project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards are in accordance with company policy and contract specifications are met;
- Assist in planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines;
- Assist in preparing contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors;
- Assists 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;
- Coordination of shop drawings, RFI's and SI's
- Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients;
- Trade and subcontractor coordination;
- Coordinate with 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 Electrical Engineering Technology or a University Degree in Engineering is required

The following certifications/designations are considered an asset
- Gold Seal Certification
- Construction safety certifications
- Experience in the trades may substitute for education requirements.

**WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
- 1-3 year experience in the construction industry is required.

**SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Knowledge and understanding of:

- Contract management;
- Construction scheduling, planning, and execution;
- Estimating;
- Established construction practices, procedures, and techniques;
- Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
- Ability to establish a strong working relationship with co-workers, vendors and clients

If you are an existing Black & McDonald employee, please notify your supervisor