Project Coordinator - Mechanical Design & Energy Optimization

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Assist the Design Build (“DB”) Mechanical Design & Energy Optimization Manager on some or all aspects of the mechanical design and energy performance deliverables for projects during the pursuit and pre-construction phases. Support the manager in coordinating various activities of mechanical design and energy optimization strategies throughout design and pursuit.

Major Responsibilities

- Coordinate and track design deliverables, milestones and project schedules.

- Supports and assists the Design Managers in organizing and facilitating design meetings, workshops, and stakeholder reviews.

- Assists the Manger with reviewing the relevant Request for Proposal (“RFP”) and Project Agreement (“PA”) documents.

- Help prepares agenda and follows up on associated action items as required.

- Maintain project documentation, drawings, specifications, design logs, decision registers and drawing review records.

- Facilitate communication between architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and specialty design disciplines. Assist with monitoring consultant progress and potential design coordination issues.

- Follows through and supports the coordination of the mechanical building systems design and energy efficiency solutions in construction and operations phase of the Projects.

- Coordinate submission requirements for permits, approvals and client reviews.

- Assists the Manager with reviews and coordination of the mechanical trade pricing to ensure that the proposed scope and methodology is appropriate and assists with proposal bid documents.

- Supports the design, estimation of energy/gas load consumption, and drafting of design documents in AutoCad for temporary mechanical services during construction. In addition, supports the manager for coordination of mechanical services with the architectural, civil and electrical teams.

- Assist in coordinating with the EllisDon construction and EDFS teams to assist with design, furniture, fixtures and equipment (“FFE”) review and on-site design related issues.

- Assist in supporting team with design projectsi.e. renovation projects, end of life equipment replacement with site visits, producing drawings and specifications with the design direction.

- Assisting team in reviewing drawings against check list for various design items and quality control.

- Support the manager of Requests for Information (RFIs), design changes, and document control processes.

- Produce drawings and work on Revit model for design and coordination.

- Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Requires 3+ years of consulting engineering, energy performance and/or facility operations experience with knowledge of mechanical building-related systems and services.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and document management skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the governing Codes and Standards for buildings.
• Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD supports design, drafting, coordination and drawing reviews.
• Good understanding of Bluebeam Revu to support drawing review, managing markups and tracking design comments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Exposure to Public-Private Partnership (P3) market and its project delivery model is an asset.
• Baseline knowledge of Autodesk Revit Software is an asset.

Education

- Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, related field or equivalent.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

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