Electrical Specialist at Bird Construction in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | Kablio

Role

Description

progress review

submittal management

inspection coordination

qa/qc

schedule coordination

commissioning

Review progress of electrical trades scope of work.
Following the return of these submissions from the consultant team, complete a secondary review to ensure no major changes in scope have occurred, return to subcontractor. Ensure that all resubmissions are received in a timely manner.
Maintain monthly reports and logs for all gas and power meters.
Assist the Bird Project Manager and Project Superintendent in the overall project schedule development specifically with respect to site services, electrical, elevator and fire suppression systems.
Review constructability of proposed electrical systems for projects.
Liaise with building authorities and regulatory agencies.
Assist all project staff in establishing the construction plan and temporary services layout.
Review all site instructions and change requests identifying the site services, elevator, and electrical documents to ensure there is adequate information to provide adequate pricing, constructability and schedule impacts.
Witness of inspection testing and record progress. Coordinate consultant inspections as required.
Review the site services, elevator, and electrical contractors’ monthly progress billing to ensure compliance with progress and equipment on site.
Ensure the wall and ceiling inspections are completed by electrical subcontractors and signed off prior to drywall and/or acoustic ceilings being installed. Review the progress of record drawings being maintained by the subcontractors.
Expedite correction of all identified deficient items and verify all items have been corrected prior to re-inspection.
Assist in the selection of electrical equipment, if required.
Maintain an inspection log – update as new inspections are received.
Coordinate all Site Services / Elevator / Electrical Quality Control. Ensure trade work is being completed as per the plans and specifications.
Perform a constant review of the As-Built drawings and specifications and at project completion, obtain and verify final As-Built drawings and specification submission for final payment release.
Review all site services, elevators, and electrical quotations and discuss all cost issues with the site service, elevator, and electrical subcontractors. if there are any questions or concerns. Identify comments and concerns to the Project Manager.
Work with the team to find solutions to conflicts in structural, architectural, electrical drawings and specifications, and follow-up with consultants and sub-trades to completion.
Plan, direct, and coordinate on-site electrical activities to comply with specifications, requirements, and codes.
Perform regular site inspections to ensure general conformance and quality of the installations and to verify schedule progress.
Lead the development of the detailed testing and commissioning schedule by coordinating with consultants, trades, and other subcontractors. Assist in coordinating with the overall project schedule.
Conduct monthly site safety inspections.
Perform detailed reviews of all construction drawings to identify potential conflicts between architectural/structural elements and electrical installations.
Attend weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
Schedule and monitoring of major electrical deliverables.
Assist the project team with temporary services procurement.
Produce, monitor and track a complete submittal log for all site services, elevator, and electrical subcontract submissions including commissioning and closeout of the build.
Stay current with all RFI’s, CO’s, addenda, and shop drawings.
Review of electrical shop drawings and coordination with mechanical shop drawings.
Develop QA/QC program on electrical scope.
Review all elevators, and electrical submissions prior to distribution to ensure completeness and conformance to the contract documents.
Review all ‘RFI’s’ against the drawings prior to submission to the consultant. Identify all costs and/or schedule impacts to the Project Manager.
Monitor the subcontractor progress against the project schedule and ensure appropriate manpower levels are maintained. Report findings to the Site Superintendent and Project Manager.
Coordinate all facets of project close-out, including commissioning, operation and maintenance manuals, spare part inventory, deficiencies and warranty work.
Perform verification checks between shop drawings and specifications on all major equipment upon delivery to site.
Coordinate the installation and maintenance of site services: sewer, water, power, and gas.
Lead electrical closeout plan development and implementation.

Requirements

electrical systems

red seal

5+ yrs

data centers

construction safety

building systems

Strong understanding of Construction Safety Standards and protocols
Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently
Working knowledge of electrical engineering systems, principles and practices
Demonstrated success in providing value via constructability reviews, identified cost savings, market sensitivity and innovation
5+ years’ experience in electrical construction
Past experience with data centers and Health Care Facilities is considered an asset
Knowledge of commercial construction practices and techniques and industry regulatory requirements
Understand the complete Building Systems scope including bid documents, VE, Addenda, FF&E, etc. and be familiar with contracts to ensure trade compliance.
Red Seal Journeyperson Certification, undergraduate degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, construction management or related field is considered an asset
Understand the Building Systems and work directly with the site services, elevator, mechanical and electrical project managers and superintendents to assist in coordinating their work.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Since 1920

Founding Year

Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.

+70 Years

Publicly Traded

Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.

2021

Acquisition

Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.

2024

Acquisition

Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.

Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.

Culture + Values

We bring life to vision
Creating great things with you
We put safety first
A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We are stronger together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We lead with honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We are driven to do great work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We create opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Environment + Sustainability

First Zero Carbon Retrofit

North America's First

Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.

First Net-Zero Plant

Protein Processing Facility

Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.

First Net-Zero Ethylene Site

World's First

Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.

Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.

Inclusion & Diversity

$3,000

Indigenous Scholarship

An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.

3×$1,500

Indigenous Student Support

Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.

National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.

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Role

Description

progress review

submittal management

inspection coordination

qa/qc

schedule coordination

commissioning

Review progress of electrical trades scope of work.
Following the return of these submissions from the consultant team, complete a secondary review to ensure no major changes in scope have occurred, return to subcontractor. Ensure that all resubmissions are received in a timely manner.
Maintain monthly reports and logs for all gas and power meters.
Assist the Bird Project Manager and Project Superintendent in the overall project schedule development specifically with respect to site services, electrical, elevator and fire suppression systems.
Review constructability of proposed electrical systems for projects.
Liaise with building authorities and regulatory agencies.
Assist all project staff in establishing the construction plan and temporary services layout.
Review all site instructions and change requests identifying the site services, elevator, and electrical documents to ensure there is adequate information to provide adequate pricing, constructability and schedule impacts.
Witness of inspection testing and record progress. Coordinate consultant inspections as required.
Review the site services, elevator, and electrical contractors’ monthly progress billing to ensure compliance with progress and equipment on site.
Ensure the wall and ceiling inspections are completed by electrical subcontractors and signed off prior to drywall and/or acoustic ceilings being installed. Review the progress of record drawings being maintained by the subcontractors.
Expedite correction of all identified deficient items and verify all items have been corrected prior to re-inspection.
Assist in the selection of electrical equipment, if required.
Maintain an inspection log – update as new inspections are received.
Coordinate all Site Services / Elevator / Electrical Quality Control. Ensure trade work is being completed as per the plans and specifications.
Perform a constant review of the As-Built drawings and specifications and at project completion, obtain and verify final As-Built drawings and specification submission for final payment release.
Review all site services, elevators, and electrical quotations and discuss all cost issues with the site service, elevator, and electrical subcontractors. if there are any questions or concerns. Identify comments and concerns to the Project Manager.
Work with the team to find solutions to conflicts in structural, architectural, electrical drawings and specifications, and follow-up with consultants and sub-trades to completion.
Plan, direct, and coordinate on-site electrical activities to comply with specifications, requirements, and codes.
Perform regular site inspections to ensure general conformance and quality of the installations and to verify schedule progress.
Lead the development of the detailed testing and commissioning schedule by coordinating with consultants, trades, and other subcontractors. Assist in coordinating with the overall project schedule.
Conduct monthly site safety inspections.
Perform detailed reviews of all construction drawings to identify potential conflicts between architectural/structural elements and electrical installations.
Attend weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
Schedule and monitoring of major electrical deliverables.
Assist the project team with temporary services procurement.
Produce, monitor and track a complete submittal log for all site services, elevator, and electrical subcontract submissions including commissioning and closeout of the build.
Stay current with all RFI’s, CO’s, addenda, and shop drawings.
Review of electrical shop drawings and coordination with mechanical shop drawings.
Develop QA/QC program on electrical scope.
Review all elevators, and electrical submissions prior to distribution to ensure completeness and conformance to the contract documents.
Review all ‘RFI’s’ against the drawings prior to submission to the consultant. Identify all costs and/or schedule impacts to the Project Manager.
Monitor the subcontractor progress against the project schedule and ensure appropriate manpower levels are maintained. Report findings to the Site Superintendent and Project Manager.
Coordinate all facets of project close-out, including commissioning, operation and maintenance manuals, spare part inventory, deficiencies and warranty work.
Perform verification checks between shop drawings and specifications on all major equipment upon delivery to site.
Coordinate the installation and maintenance of site services: sewer, water, power, and gas.
Lead electrical closeout plan development and implementation.

Requirements

electrical systems

red seal

5+ yrs

data centers

construction safety

building systems

Strong understanding of Construction Safety Standards and protocols
Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently
Working knowledge of electrical engineering systems, principles and practices
Demonstrated success in providing value via constructability reviews, identified cost savings, market sensitivity and innovation
5+ years’ experience in electrical construction
Past experience with data centers and Health Care Facilities is considered an asset
Knowledge of commercial construction practices and techniques and industry regulatory requirements
Understand the complete Building Systems scope including bid documents, VE, Addenda, FF&E, etc. and be familiar with contracts to ensure trade compliance.
Red Seal Journeyperson Certification, undergraduate degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, construction management or related field is considered an asset
Understand the Building Systems and work directly with the site services, elevator, mechanical and electrical project managers and superintendents to assist in coordinating their work.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1920

Founding Year

Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.

+70 Years

Publicly Traded

Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.

2021

Acquisition

Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.

2024

Acquisition

Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.

Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.

Culture + Values

We bring life to vision
Creating great things with you
We put safety first
A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We are stronger together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We lead with honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We are driven to do great work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We create opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Environment + Sustainability

First Zero Carbon Retrofit

North America's First

Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.

First Net-Zero Plant

Protein Processing Facility

Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.

First Net-Zero Ethylene Site

World's First

Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.

Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.

Inclusion & Diversity

$3,000

Indigenous Scholarship

An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.

3×$1,500

Indigenous Student Support

Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.

National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.

Articles

What We Do

Client Solutions

Investor Resources