Mechanical/Electrical Coordinator Jobs

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In support of upcoming projects, Bird Construction is reaching out to market to identify candidates interested in our Mechanical/Electrical Coordinator position.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Mechanical/Electrical Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Project Manager and Site Superintendent on large-scale projects. They will coordinate activities required in the pre-construction, construction and start-up of all building systems, including but not limited to temporary services, site services, elevator, mechanical and electrical.
This position is based in the Edmonton, AB office but will require travel to client sites.
What We Are Looking For
Design Coordination

• Assist in the selection of equipment.
• Review constructability of proposed mechanical and electrical systems for projects.
• Perform detailed reviews of all construction drawings to identify all potential conflicts between architectural/structural elements and mechanical/electrical installations.
• Schedule and monitoring of major deliverables.
• Review of Mechanical, Electrical, and Sprinkler shop drawings and coordination.
• Review progress of mechanical, electrical, and sprinkler trades.

Schedule

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in the overall project schedule development specifically with respect to site services, mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression systems.
• Lead the development of the detailed testing and commissioning schedule by coordinating with consultants, trades and other subcontractors. Assist in coordinating it with the overall project schedule.

Quality Control

• Develop and assist QA/QC program on mechanical, electrical, and sprinkler scope.
• Witness pre-inspection testing and record progress. Coordinate consultant inspections as required.
• Ensure the wall and ceiling inspections are completed by mechanical and electrical subcontractors and signed off prior to drywall being installed.
• Review the progress of record drawings being maintained by the subcontractors.
• Coordinate all Site Services / Elevator / Mechanical / Electrical Quality Control. Ensure trade work is being completed as per the plans and specifications.
• Conduct monthly site safety inspections.
• Maintain an inspection log – update as new inspections are received.
• Promote, support and create safe work practices and procedures.

Sub-trade Coordination

• Attend weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Understand the complete Building Systems scope including bid documents, VE, Addenda, FF&E, etc. and be familiar with contracts to assure trade compliance.
• Understand the Building Systems and work directly with the site services, elevator, mechanical and electrical subtrades and Bird Project Manager and superintendents to assist in coordinating their work.
• Review the site services, elevator, mechanical and electrical contractors’ monthly progress billing to ensure compliance with progress and equipment on site.
• Monitor the subcontractor progress against the project schedule and ensure appropriate manpower levels are maintained. Report findings to the Site Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Verify progress payments of the Site Services, Elevator, Mechanical and Elevator subcontracts.
• Perform regular site inspections to ensure general conformance and quality of the installations and to verify schedule progress.

Submittals and Shop Drawings

• Perform verification checks between shop drawings and specifications on all major equipment upon delivery to site.
• Review all elevators, mechanical and electrical submissions prior to distribution to ensure completeness and conformance to the contract documents. Following return of these submissions from the consultant team, complete a secondary review to ensure no major changes in scope have occurred, return to subcontractor. Ensure all resubmissions are received in a timely manner.
• Identify and track M&E-related close-out documents to completion.
• Produce, monitor and track a complete submittal log for all site services, elevator, mechanical and electrical subcontract submissions including commissioning and closeout of the build.
• Stay current with all RFI’s, CO’s, addenda, and shop drawings.
• Review all mechanical, Sprinkler, and electrical submissions prior to distribution to ensure completeness and conformance to the contract documents.

Change Order Management

• Review all site services, elevator, mechanical and electrical quotations and discuss all cost issues with the site service, elevator, mechanical and electrical subcontractors. if there are any questions or concerns. Identify comments and concerns to the manager.
• Review all site instructions and change requests identifying the site services, elevator, Sprinkler, mechanical, and electrical documents to ensure there is sufficient information to provide adequate pricing, constructability and schedule impacts.
• Review all ‘RFI’s’ against the drawings prior to submission to the consultant. Identify all costs and/or schedule impacts to the Project Manager.

Site Services

• Assist the project team with temporary services procurement.
• Assist all project staff in establishing the construction plan and temporary services layout.
• Maintain monthly reports and logs for all gas and power meters.
• Coordinate the installation and maintenance of site services: sewer, water, power, and gas.

Commissioning & Building Occupancy

• Expedite correction of all identified items and verify all items have been corrected prior to re-inspection.
• Perform a constant review of the As-Built drawings and specifications and at project completion, obtain and verify final As-Built drawings and specifications submission for final payment release.
• Coordinate all facets of project close-out, including commissioning, operation and maintenance manuals, spare part inventory, deficiencies and warranty work.
• Lead mechanical and electrical closeout plan development and implementation.
• Liaise with building authorities and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering systems, principles and practices
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• Demonstrated success in providing value via constructability reviews, identified cost savings, market sensitivity and innovation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
• 5 years’ experience in mechanical and electrical construction
• Ability to apply structured thinking, simplifying complex problems to a creative resolution
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management or related field
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
• Knowledge of commercial construction practices and techniques and industry regulatory requirements

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