Project Coordinator (MechanicalElectrical)
Job Summary
Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects from transformative transportation networks to critical energy industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.
At Aecon you can count on:
- Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people projects partners and stakeholders is our priority focus today and always.
- Integrity. We lead by example with humility and courage.
- Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued supported and empowered to contribute fully.
We deliver infrastructure with purpose and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation we call it Aecon Proud.
At Aecon we:
- Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental emotional and physical well-being.
- Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University tuition reimbursement and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect teamwork collaboration and new ideas through meaningful initiatives training partnerships with Veteran groups our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
- Operate responsibly by managing risk safety and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.
Our success is built on the passion expertise and dedication of our people. Together we embrace strong execution innovation and continuous improvement values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If youre inspired to make a difference through future-building projects join our best-in-class team.
What is the Opportunity
Aecon Water is a national leader in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure specializing in the planning construction and rehabilitation of critical municipal and regional systems. We provide clients across Canada with endtoend solutions combining technical expertise selfperform capabilities and a strong focus on safety quality and project delivery excellence.
Reporting to the Project Manager the Project Coordinator supports the daytoday execution of the project by assisting with schedule coordination RFIs progress tracking reporting procurement and overall project coordination. The role involves working closely with the field team engineering subcontractors and the owner to track deliverables support forecasting identify potential risks and help ensure the project remains aligned with schedule and cost objectives.
What Youll Do Here:
- Support the planning coordination and execution of mechanical and electrical scopes working closely with Project Managers Superintendents engineering subcontractors suppliers and other disciplines.
- Review mechanical and electrical drawings specifications vendor documentation and construction packages to support field execution and identify discrepancies constructability concerns or missing information.
- Prepare issue and track RFIs related to mechanical and electrical work by coordinating with field supervision and engineering to clarify technical requirements and resolve site issues.
- Coordinate material and equipment requirements with field supervision including preparing material requests tracking purchase orders and vendor documentation and monitoring delivery dates against construction requirements.
- Support the coordination of mechanical equipment piping electrical systems instrumentation and associated installation activities based on the assigned scope.
- Assist with technical submittals shop drawings equipment data sheets vendor drawings and other engineering documentation ensuring information is reviewed and available to the field when required.
- Track installation progress quantities productivity labour and completed work for assigned mechanical and electrical scopes providing accurate information for project reporting and forecasting.
- Support short-term planning and schedule coordination including look-ahead schedules manpower requirements equipment and material availability and identification of constraints affecting mechanical and electrical work.
- Assist the Project Manager with cost and schedule forecasting by gathering field information reviewing trends tracking commitments and identifying potential scope schedule or cost impacts.
- Coordinate mechanical and electrical interfaces with civil structural architectural and other project disciplines to identify and resolve conflicts before they impact field execution.
- Work closely with the Quality team to coordinate inspections testing requirements material documentation inspection and test plans deficiencies and completion records for mechanical and electrical scopes.
- Support equipment installation testing system completion turnover and commissioning activities including maintaining required documentation and tracking outstanding items.
- Maintain accurate project records including RFIs submittals field changes redline drawings equipment documentation inspection records progress reports quantity tracking and turnover documentation.
- Provide day-to-day support to field supervision and project management by helping resolve technical and coordination issues that could impact safety quality productivity cost or schedule.
- Participate in field walks and project safety activities and support the safe execution of mechanical and electrical construction activities.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technology Construction Engineering/Management or a related technical discipline.
- Previous experience in a Project Coordinator Field Coordinator Project Engineer Field Engineer or similar construction role preferably supporting mechanical and/or electrical scopes.
- Practical understanding of mechanical and/or electrical construction with exposure to areas such as process equipment piping pumps valves electrical distribution instrumentation controls or related industrial systems considered an asset.
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings specifications technical documents and vendor information.
- Experience supporting RFIs technical submittals shop drawings procurement material tracking change management or other construction documentation.
- Previous experience working with mechanical/electrical subcontractors suppliers field supervision engineering or commissioning teams is considered an asset.
- Experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities industrial construction process facilities utilities heavy civil infrastructure or other multidisciplinary construction environments is considered an asset.
- Exposure to equipment installation system testing commissioning or project turnover is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple technical deliverables follow up on outstanding items and prioritize work in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively between field personnel engineering subcontractors suppliers Quality and project management.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Experience with construction/project management software and document management systems is considered an asset.
- A hands-on approach and willingness to spend time in the field understanding construction activities identifying constraints and supporting field teams.
- Ability to take initiative identify potential issues and work collaboratively with the project team to develop practical solutions.
- Commitment to working safely and supporting a strong safety culture on site.
Aecon fosters diversity inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.
As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecons AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.
Required Experience:
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