Project Coordinator- Industrial at Black & McDonald Limited

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 Role

Black & McDonald’s Projects 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 is located in Saskatoon and typically reports directly to a Project or Division Manager.

Responsibilities

Project Coordinators assist 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 / Division Manager well-informed of progress, discrepancies, questions, and any impacts on project plan and schedule. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, joint venture partners, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information.
• Provide technical expertise as well as administrative support to the overall health of the project.
• Assist in planning and preparing schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established timelines.
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable HSE legislation and company policies and procedures, contract requirements, and Black & McDonald policies and procedures.
• Maintain departmental and network databases as required to ensure records are kept current and accurate.
• Participate in document control, archive project activities, deliverables, tools, and findings for use in future projects.
• Assist the project team to ensure project objectives, schedule, budget, cash flow, policies, procedures, and performance standards are met in accordance with company policy and contract specifications.
• Coordinate with the project team to plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and execute projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with corporate policy.
• 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.
• Track, interpret, analyze, and report on project data.
  
  

Competency Requirements

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Innovative
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Self starter and drive for personal growth
  
  

Education Requirements

A Degree or Diploma in the following would be considered an asset:

• Engineering
• Project Management
• Construction Engineering Technology
• Construction Management
• Trade certification
  
  

Work Experience Requirements

• 2-5 years in the construction industry in a project coordination or project administration capacity
• On site project experience in construction is considered an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, applicable trade certificate or technical diploma in construction management, Engineering or related field
  
  

Skills, Abilities, And Other Requirements

Proficient knowledge and understanding of:

• Willing to travel and work on site across Saskatchewan
• Assist the project manager and superintendent with overall project performance in areas such as cost, schedule, quality, safety and document control
• Contract management
• Perform takeoffs and surveys to assist with project reporting and progress
• Subcontractor management
• Blueprint reading
• Procurement
• Project MEP design interpretation
• Established construction practices, procedures, and techniques
• Applicable local and provincial labour codes
• Managing / leading union and non-union staff
• Organization and time management
• Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Valid Driver’s License
  
  

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.