Bird Construction
Provider of construction and maintenance services across industrial, infrastructure and buildings sectors.
2 days ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
drawing review
project scheduling
qa/qc
sub‑trade coordination
submittals management
commissioning
The Mechanical & Electrical Coordinator reports to the Director of Operations and provides leadership for both office coordination and field supervision of building systems. Based in Edmonton, the role involves regular travel to project sites throughout the province.
Key duties include detailed review of architectural and structural drawings to identify mechanical and electrical conflicts, coordination of shop drawings, and assistance in selecting equipment. The coordinator also supports the project schedule by integrating site‑services, M/E, elevator, and fire‑suppression timelines, and develops the testing and commissioning program.
Quality assurance responsibilities encompass creating a QA/QC program, conducting inspections, maintaining logs, and ensuring that subcontractors meet plan specifications. The role further manages sub‑trade coordination, monitors progress against schedules, oversees submittals and shop‑drawing reviews, and handles change‑order and RFI processes.
Additional tasks involve establishing temporary services layouts, procuring utilities, maintaining meter logs, and leading commissioning, close‑out documentation, and warranty activities. The coordinator works closely with building authorities and ensures final as‑built documentation is complete for payment release.
- Review construction drawings to identify mechanical/electrical conflicts and coordinate shop drawings.
- Assist project scheduling for site services, M/E systems, elevators, and fire suppression, and develop testing/commissioning schedules.
- Develop and implement a QA/QC program for mechanical and electrical scope, conduct inspections, and maintain logs.
- Coordinate sub‑trade activities, attend weekly meetings, monitor progress and manpower levels.
- Manage submittals and shop‑drawing reviews, track revisions, and ensure timely resubmissions for close‑out.
- Evaluate change orders, RFIs, and site instructions; identify cost and schedule impacts.
- Oversee temporary services procurement, installation, and utility meter logging.
- Lead commissioning, preparation of O&M manuals, warranty work, and final as‑built documentation.
Requirements
5+ years
mechanical
electrical
construction mgmt
leadership
problem solving
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management and bring at least five years of mechanical and electrical construction experience. Desired attributes include strong leadership, analytical thinking, effective communication, the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, and a commitment to safety and mentorship.
- Minimum 5 + years of mechanical/electrical construction experience with a construction‑management degree or diploma.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Benefits
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
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.