Senior Electrical Coordinator

Job Summary Reporting to the Project Director, the Senior Electrical Coordinator will provide overall management direction for a project or group of projects and will perform additional duties that include procuring electrical equipment and subcontracts, monitoring and accurately projecting job costs, maintaining billing and schedules, and providing technical support and leadership to the field. Additional responsibilities include providing production oversight with the project's Superintendent on the day-to-day activities of assigned projects. The coordinator will also develop and maintain long-term customer relationships to foster better communications and develop future work. Responsibilities Ultimately responsible for quality projects being built on time and within budget. Reviews project estimates and verifies the accuracy of entry into the job cost system as well as the accuracy of the initial estimate. Conducts pre-job and continuing planning meetings to ensure all project team members understand contract terms and conditions, clauses, schedules, or any unusual requirements of the project. Documents planning meeting results and ensures all action items are completed. Develops and keeps current project schedules. Monitors personnel manning schedules to ensure they match project schedules. Establishes and executes subcontract and electrical equipment buy-outs to support schedules and funding. Visits job sites or onsite offices daily. Performs work inspections, checks job progress, and resolves project and contract issues. Investigates potentially serious job issues and implements corrective measures. Stays on top of all scope changes to ensure they are processed and incorporated into the current scope of work in a timely manner. Provides material take-off, estimate, and pricing for changes to work scope. Conducts and attends job meetings according to customer and company guidelines and schedules. Reviews electrical designs to verify compliance with project specifications, electrical standards, and equipment nomenclature. Verifies the processes used during the project and management. Identifies and/or defines specific electrical tool requirements (testing instruments, installation tools, PPE, protections) and determines if equipment mock-up or testing is required for electrical installation and integration activities. Coordinates the installation, testing, commissioning, and energization of electrical systems in accordance with approved procedures and project schedules. During the operation phase, ensures the application of the instructions given during the daily meeting and coordinates daily activities. Interfaces with the Engineering team during the design phase and participates in Change Committees, updating documents as a result of approved changes. Ensures compliance with electrical codes, project specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements throughout project execution. Prepares, schedules, and coordinates activities. Performs any other duty as assigned by management. Requirements Education First Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline. Professional Certifications PMP or PRINCE2 certification is preferred. Experience Minimum of 10–12 years' project management experience in engineering, construction, or MEP projects as an Expat. Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams. Experience coordinating electrical installation, testing, and commissioning activities on large-scale industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies Electrical Engineering Systems Knowledge: Power Distribution MV/LV Systems Lighting Earthing & Lightning Protection Cable Management Systems Transformers Switchgear Generators UPS ELV Systems Project Coordination and Planning Technical Drawing Interpretation and Specification Compliance Electrical Installation, Testing and Commissioning Quality Assurance, Quality Control (QA/QC) and HSE Compliance Problem-Solving and Attention to Detail Communication and Stakeholder Coordination Time Management and Organizational Skills Fluent in English (written and spoken)