Sr. Project Coordinator (BESS)

Aecon • Port Huron, MI

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About The Position

Aecon is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to support the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects 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, supporting safe, high-quality delivery in accordance with schedule, cost, and client objectives.

The position is preferably based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with Port Huron, Michigan, and Detroit, Michigan, also listed as locations. Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site is required. The role also provides guidance and mentorship to Project Coordinators and junior project staff and promotes strong safety and quality performance throughout project delivery.

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 within 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 project 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 across 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, project partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Support contract administration, change orders, claims documentation, and tracking of contractual deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, schedule performance, productivity, quantities, costs, and forecasts, and escalate 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 activities, operational readiness, turnover, and project closeout.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Coordinators and junior project staff.
• Promote strong safety and quality performance throughout all phases of project delivery.

Benefits

• Services and benefits to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being for employees and their families.
• Aecon University.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leadership Programs.
• Diversity programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree