Project Coordinator

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Atlantica is looking for our next Project Coordinator – Electrical in Sydney, Cape Breton. The Project Coordinator addresses technical inquiries in the field, maintains working relationships with the client, the General Contractor, and other subcontractors, and assists in various administrative and technical aspects of project management.

Based in Halifax since 1966, Atlantica, a member of the Cahill Group, is one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the Maritimes. Atlantica's highly skilled workforce executes a wide range of mechanical and electrical construction projects from design and fabrication to fire protection and maintenance services throughout a building's life cycle to provide customized solutions to our clients.

• Participate in all aspects of assigned projects to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery
• Provide reports on project status to Project Managers
• Weekly progress tracking on the project\'s status
• Participate in project meetings regarding mechanical issues and handle technical inquiries
• Maintain professional working relationships with the General Contractor, client, and consulting engineers; assist them to resolve problems and liaise on the integration of systems
• Prepare operational manual documentation package and ensure documentation is kept up to date
• Collaborate with Project Services, Finance, Safety, and Estimating teams to ensure project schedule and delivery are on track
• Work with Forepersons and trades in the field
• Ensure working drawings are developed, when required, and review specifications and shop drawings
• Manage change orders, prepare documentation for claims, ensure monthly progress bills are accurate and issued
• Collect timesheets from field and format reports for payroll and cost control
• Participate in debriefing sessions when projects are deemed substantially complete

• Technical knowledge in the Electrical discipline
• Bachelor of Engineering degree, Diploma in Engineering Technology, and/or relevant work experience
• Experience using Bluebeam/Revit/Navisworks/AutoCAD is considered an asset
• Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, and managing engineering drawing revisions

• Strong computer skills – including expertise in Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to communicate ideas and information in a clear and concise manner to the appropriate audience
• A positive, solution-oriented approach
• Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines

The Cahill Group embraces a culture of belonging in the workplace. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging, challenging, and innovative while enabling our employees to be collaborative, positive, and creative to reach our full potential. The Cahill Group is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.

If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. If you feel as though you can express some key qualities as noted in the above posting, please apply by clicking "apply now" below. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia

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• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Construction

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