ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald's Southwest Ontario Service team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to, and grow, as part of a hard-working, enthusiastic and innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
Working primarily within Black & McDonald's existing client base in the Greater Hamilton area, the Junior Project Coordinator position is focused around supporting the plumbing and electrical department through safety & quality assurance activities, reporting, document creation & management, estimating support, project support and client coordination. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks effectively.
General duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Manage the Cross Connection Control (Backflow Prevention), Thermogragphy (IR) and High-Voltage preventative maintenance programs. Including collecting data from the field, ensuring accuracy, updating reports and interaction with the relevant client or AHJ (authority holding jurisdiction) for submission / feedback.
- Suggest and champion improvements for PM programs, including utilization of new technologies for efficiency, analysis and improved accuracy.
- Assist Department Manager, Field Team Leads, and service coordinators with coordination and support of labour, service call prioritization, and scheduling of Preventative Maintenance and Projects.
- Coordinate with project team and service coordinators on upcoming project work, to ensure required resources, internally (peers, operations, manpower, field technicians, etc.) & externally (clients, suppliers, sub-contractors, consultants, authorities, etc.) are available.
- Assist project representatives, project managers and field team leads to ensure sold projects are delivered & executed safely, to quality standards and in a timely manner while keeping within scope and budget.
- Work with Operations team on proactive recommendations for clients, and help prepare technician recommendation estimates (#4s) and client facing documents
- Assist with / perform requisition of purchase orders, invoicing, insurance certificates, prepare notice of project, Form1000's and other authority requirements (e.g. ESA, TSSA, MoL).
- Collaborate with external contractors and service providers to obtain quotes, schedule repairs, and ensure work is completed to high standards.
- Attend client / project sites as required to verify / execute work, liaise with clients / other divisions, support sales or client initiatives
- Analyse available information & data to help prepare client improvement strategies – help identify gaps & opportunities (client reviews)
- Responsible for solving problems and / or conflicts in a professional manner while maintaining open and timely communication with the customer.
- Preparation & management of project / technical documentation – sales, execution schedules, project close-out, equipment list updates, drawings / layouts, etc.
- Create & update drawings to assist with client asset management, as-built records and project sales
- Assemble safety boards, assist with safety plans & monitoring of related safety activity
- Assemble & prepare presentations through Microsoft PowerPoint
- Photo documentation & management
- Assist with asset management, labeling, planning
- Attend regular service sales & safety meetings
- Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Change orientationAdvanced multi-tasking skillsContinuous LearningCustomer FocusHolds Self and Others AccountableProblem Solving and InnovationTeamwork and CollaborationValues and Respects OthersEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Post Secondary degree or diploma in any of the following or similar fields :
Mechanical / Electrical engineering, Energy systems & sustainability,Construction & project managementTechnical trade(s) – HVAC / R, Electrician, Plumber, etc.WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1-3 years' experience in a related field is an assetKnowledge in Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC / R an assetSecurity clearance requirements including criminal background checkWORK ENVIRONMENT
Southwest Ontario – Oakville (Halton) up to Orangeville, East of Woodstock, South to Niagara / Fort ErieDriving in this region to get to / from relevant sitesOffice – desk / computer, meeting rooms, back shop, sea containersHome – remote working, computerClient sites – mechanical rooms, process areas, roofs, warehouses, office spaces, classrooms, meeting halls, etc.Supplier facilities – parts, material pick-ups, warehouses, shopsSKILLS AND ABILITIES
General knowledge of the built environment (building / facility / process) mechanical, heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, energy systems including related standards & good practiceProficient knowledge & understanding of organization & time management – ability to manage several activities concurrently often with tight timelinesOrganized and detail oriented; able to manage multiple priorities effectivelyAble to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced work environmentAbility to be assertive while maintaining diplomacy and political awareness.Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challengesStrong communications skills, both written and verbalProactive problem-solver with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.Valid G drivers license and willing / able to travel throughout Southwestern OntarioProficient user of Office 365 software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
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