Kiewit Corporation

Mechanical Project Coordinator

Kiewit Corporation$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC, plumbing, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum of three years in project coordination or field supervision within industrial construction or energy sectors.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills for managing complex projects.
  • Proficient with project management tools like scheduling software and cost control systems.
  • Willingness to travel extensively or relocate for project needs, including fly-in/fly-out arrangements.
  • Committed to continuous professional development and proactive in safety compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on direction and supervision of subcontractor operations to ensure safety and quality on-site.
  • Conduct thorough field inspections and regular safety audits to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Coordinate material logistics, workflow, and site layout for enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to implement detailed work packages.
  • Maintain project schedules, track expenses, and regulate project scope for alignment with objectives.
  • Manage project documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
  • Analyze plans to detect technical issues and lead procurement processes for material availability.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs offered.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage provided.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 181991

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Ganotec District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Join our team as a Project Coordinator, a pivotal role where you will actively contribute to the successful delivery of complex energy projects across Canada. This position combines hands-on field leadership with strategic project management tasks to ensure projects meet their safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets. You will serve as a central liaison among engineering teams, construction personnel, subcontractors, and project stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration to drive project milestones forward. This role offers the opportunity to be deeply involved in multiple facets of project execution, making a significant impact on the timely and efficient completion of large-scale industrial initiatives.

Location

Toronto

Responsibilities

Field Leadership Responsibilities:
  • Provide hands-on direction and supervision of subcontractor operations to uphold uncompromising safety and quality standards on-site.
  • Conduct thorough field inspections, ongoing safety audits, and regular site walkthroughs to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
  • Coordinate material logistics, workflow sequencing, and site layout to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
Project Coordination Duties:
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and construction teams to develop, refine, and implement detailed work packages.
  • Maintain comprehensive project schedules, track budget expenditures, and regulate project scope to ensure alignment with overall objectives.
  • Manage critical project documentation including design specifications, as-built drawings, and turnover reports, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
Technical and Administrative Tasks:
  • Analyze plans and specifications to detect technical issues and potential project risks early on.
  • Lead material quantification and procurement processes, guaranteeing traceability, regulatory compliance, and timely availability.
  • Support commissioning phases by overseeing punch-list resolution and ensuring readiness for project close-out.
Reporting and Process Improvement:
  • Monitor departmental expenses, participate in budget forecasting, and perform financial analytics to support project cost management.
  • Prepare detailed progress reports for stakeholders and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of operational practices based on project learnings.


Qualifications

  • Possess a technical degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC, plumbing, or related fields, or demonstrate equivalent substantial professional experience in these disciplines.
  • At least three years of proven experience in project coordination or field supervision specifically within industrial construction or energy sectors.
  • Exemplary organizational skills paired with strong interpersonal communication abilities to effectively manage complex, multi-faceted projects.
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as scheduling software and cost control systems to ensure accurate planning and financial oversight.
  • Flexibility and readiness to travel extensively or relocate based on project needs; comfortable with fly-in/fly-out working arrangements.
  • A commitment to continuous professional development and a proactive approach to safety and compliance standards.


Working Conditions

Working Conditions:
This role primarily involves work at construction and industrial project sites, which require adherence to strict health and safety regulations and protocols. The position demands a high level of physical activity, including site inspections and travel between various locations. Work hours may vary depending on project phases, occasionally necessitating extended shifts or weekend presence to meet project deadlines. Personal protective equipment must be worn at all times on-site. The company supports a culture of safety and provides continuous training to ensure compliance and well-being of all personnel.

Other Requirements:
  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
  • Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $80,000/yr - $110,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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