Atlantica is looking for our next Project Coordinator – Mechanical 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.

Who We Are:

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.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all aspects of assigned projects to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery
• Provide reports on project status to Project Managers
• 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 session when projects are deemed substantially complete.

Who are we looking for?

Education and Experience:

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

About you:

• 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.