Entry Level Project Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multitrade 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 nearly 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forwardthinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We offer:

• A family business with family values
• Team events and outings year-round
• Competitive compensation
• Interesting and challenging work - we're leaders in the industry
• Ongoing investment in training and development
• Long-term stability and opportunity for growth
• Number one in Utilities Safety Construction
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

WHAT YOU WILL CONTIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Black & McDonald's Southern Ontario Utilities 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 Junior Project Coordinator is located at the office and on site and typically reports directly to the Project Manager.

Project Coordinators plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate assigned project(s) from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. Their primary focus is safety, planning, monitoring progress, scheduling, quality, costs management, estimating, reporting, and managing project change under the direction of senior leadership. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Project Manager on projects to ensure project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards are in accordance with company policy and contract specifications are met
• Assist the Project Manager on field reports to ensure the reports are submitted to the Clients on time and invoices are processed on a monthly basis
• Create and review billing on a bi-weekly basis
• Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
• Assist in planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines
• Complete quantity take offs from construction drawings, track and update as-built quantities and field verify when required
• 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
• Assist in developing and implementing quality control programs
• Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
• Trade and subcontractor coordination including status updates and support of field staff
• Document control including integration with various software and systems
• Purchase supplies and materials as required to complete project Field Coordination
• Cutting POs in coordination with procurement team

WHAT YOU CAN OFFER

• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering
• 1+ years of Project Coordination experience in the construction sector working on Streetlight / Utilities projects is considered an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient knowledge and understanding of:

• Contract management
• Knowledge of JDE, CMMS and TMMS
• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• Blue print reading
• Project electrical, mechanical and structural design interpretation
• Financial statements - read and comprehend
• Organization and time management

Proficient user of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system
• Valid Ontario "G" Driver's License is required

The expected salary range for this role is between $52,000 - $65,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate's qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald's total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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