Project Coordinator (BESS)

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value - it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career - you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus - today and always.
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• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
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• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement - values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

Aecon Utilities

Safer. Faster. Smarter. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model. Working closely with the Project Manager and broader project team, the Project Coordinator will support engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, energisation, and closeout activities while helping ensure project requirements, schedules, costs, quality, and safety objectives are achieved.

Location: Milwaukee, WI (preferred) or Port Huron, MI

What You'll Do Here:

• Support project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Coordinate project activities, deliverables, schedules, and critical milestones with engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams.
• Track project progress, schedules, costs, quantities, productivity, and forecasts, identifying potential issues for review with project leadership.
• Support procurement and material management activities, including purchase requisitions, material tracking, expediting, supplier coordination, and delivery status.
• Assist with project financial activities, including cost tracking, forecasting, invoicing, change management, and project reporting.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare meeting documentation, and track action items through completion.
• Support communications with clients, owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with contract administration, change orders, technical queries, and tracking of project deliverables.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical documentation to support field execution.
• Coordinate drawing reviews, document control, project records, and distribution of project information.
• Support identification and tracking of project risks, issues, and constraints and assist with follow-up on mitigation actions.
• Ensure project documentation and activities support contractual requirements, specifications, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support commissioning, energisation, system turnover, operational readiness, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, logs, registers, reports, and records.
• Promote and support Aecon's commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout project delivery.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of project coordination or construction experience, preferably within EPC construction, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, utilities, or industrial infrastructure.
• Experience with BESS, substations, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, or utility-scale power projects is considered a strong asset.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Exposure to electrical systems, high-voltage infrastructure, and grid-connected projects is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting project schedules, procurement, material tracking, cost control, forecasting, change management, and project reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to track multiple deliverables and priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and project/construction management systems; exposure to SAP, Primavera P6, or Navisworks is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
• This position may be based in Port Huron or Detroit, Michigan, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site will be required.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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