Construction Coordinator

Since 1964 the MCW Group has built a solid reputation for the delivery of Professional Consulting Engineering Services, Energy Management Services, and Engineering Development Services. The systems designed by the MCW Group of Companies are built to deliver energy effectively in the form of lighting, heating and cooling, as well as information in the form of voice and data.  By the very nature of the solutions provided, the MCW Group of Companies help to create the environments required for Clients to live, educate, work, play and heal.

We have created for our clients the largest block of verified carbon emissions savings of any Canadian consulting firm. For more than two decades MCW Consultants Ltd., and its sister company, MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd. have been providing sustainable building designs with the goal to permanently reduce our clients' environmental footprint and create sustainable communities.

Benefits of working at MCW:

• The opportunity to work on significant, innovative, and sustainable projects
• Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training
• Collaboration with team members across Canada
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• Professional development fees covered 

The Construction Coordinator will provide support to the Site Construction Manager and Program Manager to help ensure building energy retrofit projects are executed on schedule, on budget and at the highest quality with minimal Owner disruption. The Construction Coordinator will play a key supportive role for site construction coordination through all phases of construction from tendering and construction through to commissioning and close-out. This will require extensive communication with the internal team members and external Consulting Engineers, Owners, Subtrades and Suppliers.

Position: Construction Coordinator 

Location: Toronto, ON

Responsibilities: The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the site coordination of retrofit construction activities for the assigned projects, including coordination of the various stakeholders including Owner representatives, internal team members and Consulting Engineers, Subtrades and Suppliers.
• Working with the Site Construction Manager and Program Manager to ensure that projects are delivered in a timely basis.
• Supervising, expediting and coordinating the work of Subtrades and Suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with project scope, schedule and specifications.
• Working with the Program Manager, Construction Manager and Engineer to review tender and bid documents.
• Ensuring all relevant Subcontractor documents/submittals are in place prior to the start of work.
• Working with the Program Manager, Construction Manager and Engineer, understand expectations of construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinating inspections by the Owner representatives, internal team members and Consulting Engineers.
• Identification of work that does not conform to specification and ensuring that technical problems are resolved in a timely basis.
• Coordinating deliveries of the Owner or MCW purchased materials with the Subtrades.
• Working with the Site Construction Manager and Program Manager to determine contract changes and changes to specification.
• Preparing written reports and other documentation concerning project status, work with the Project Manager to update/track the project schedule in MS Project.
• Keep an organized and continuously updated (daily) file structure for all the construction documents on the shared drive. Create and maintain various logs tracking construction documents, including CO log, SD log, RFI log, etc. Coordinate Subtrades and Suppliers shop drawing submissions, ensure the information was successfully received and returned.
• Assist the Site Construction Manager and Program Manager with preparation of meeting minutes, various reports, tracking of outstanding RFIs, Change Orders, Site Safety Reports, etc.
• Working with the Site Construction Manager and Construction Safety Specialist to ensure that proper safety regulations and procedures in accordance with industry and legislative norms are met. 
• Responsible for close out procedures including as-built drawings, change documentation, trade contractors and building maintenance.
• Overtime as required. 

Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Technology or other relevant technical diploma is an asset.
• Professional Engineer, C.​E.​T.​, or PMP is an asset.
• Mechanical or Electrical background is an asset.
• Ideally 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience working in the commercial / institutional construction environment is an asset.
• Experience working in retrofit construction business is an asset.
• Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills.
• Effectiveness in the areas of construction safety and productivity.
• Knowledge of OH&S regulations.
• Results-oriented individual with the ability to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and time lines.
• Understanding fundamentals of construction contracts and exposure to Site Construction Manager  managing contractors under the terms of a contract.
• Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolutions skills.
• Able to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including laborers, technical, professional, and upper management.
• Access to a car and a valid G-Driver’s License is an asset.

Required Skills: 

• Understanding of best practices in construction.
• Understanding of Project Management techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with customers and client base.
• Experience working in a team based environment with other technical staff members, ideally on multi-disciplinary technical projects.
• Experience in site investigations and construction review.
• An understanding of  construction trades and construction techniques.

Bona fide Job Requirement: Some projects will require a Police Clearance Check, therefore proof of a successful Police Clearance may be required.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.

MCW Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

MCW Group of Companies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.