Sr. Project Coordinator (BESS)

AECON • Port Huron, MI

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About The Position

Aecon is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to support utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects delivered under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model. The role works closely with the Project Manager and project team to coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, energisation, and closeout activities. It supports safe, high-quality delivery in accordance with project schedule, cost, and client objectives. The preferred location is Milwaukee, WI, with Port Huron, MI and Detroit, MI also listed. Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site is required.

Aecon Utilities provides utility infrastructure solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution, and renewable energy markets. Aecon emphasizes safety, integrity, accountability, and inclusion, and describes employee development opportunities through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive project coordination or project delivery experience in EPC construction, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, or industrial infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience supporting project schedules, finances, contracts, procurement, project controls, risk management, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, suppliers, and field activities on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, drawings, specifications, change management, and project reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and proactively drive project actions to completion.
• Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site is required.

Nice To Haves

• BESS, substation, renewable energy, or other utility-scale power project experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, high-voltage infrastructure, and grid interconnection requirements is an asset.
• Experience with project management and construction systems such as SAP, Primavera P6, Navisworks, and Microsoft Excel is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, critical milestones, deliverables, and project controls throughout project delivery.
• Support financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, cash flow, and change management.
• Identify and track project risks, issues, constraints, and opportunities, and support mitigation plans and resolution.
• Coordinate activities among engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, suppliers, and field resources.
• Coordinate procurement and material management, including purchase requisitions, material status tracking, expediting, and delivery requirements.
• Support project meetings, reporting, action tracking, and communications with clients, owners, engineers, partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Support contract administration, change orders, claims documentation, and tracking contractual deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, schedule performance, productivity, quantities, costs, and forecasts, escalating potential impacts to project leadership.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical documentation to support constructability and field execution.
• Coordinate technical queries, drawing reviews, document control, and distribution of project information.
• Support compliance with contractual requirements, project specifications, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards.
• Support commissioning and energisation, operational readiness, turnover, and project closeout activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Coordinators and junior project staff.
• Promote strong safety and quality performance throughout project delivery.

Benefits

• Employee services and benefits intended to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Career development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Diversity programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior