Full-Time
Mechanical & Electrical Coordinator
Bird Construction
1,001-5,000 employees
Canadian construction and infrastructure builder
No salary listed
Edmonton, AB, Canada
In Person
Primarily office-based in Edmonton, with continual travel to various project sites.
Bachelor's
 Building Systems & HVAC (1) |
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- An undergraduate degree or diploma in construction management or a related field is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in mechanical and electrical construction is required.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering systems, principles, and practices is required.
- Knowledge of commercial construction practices, techniques, and industry regulatory requirements is required.
- Demonstrated success in providing value through constructability reviews, identified cost savings, market sensitivity, and innovation is required.
- The candidate must be able to lead and operate in an environment where change occurs frequently.
- The candidate must be committed to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a focused team and be able to delegate accordingly.
- Strong leadership capability demonstrated through successful team and collaborative work environments is required.
- The candidate must be able to establish, grow, and maintain positive relationships.
- The candidate must be able to apply structured thinking to simplify complex problems and develop creative resolutions.
- The candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, and handle pressure and challenges.
- The candidate must be able to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve them.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving, accuracy, and attention-to-detail skills are required.
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required.
- A sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals, including the ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment, are required.
- The candidate must be able to work collaboratively with a positive attitude.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Provide mechanical and electrical construction leadership through office coordination work and field-level supervision.
- Coordinate activities required during the pre-construction, construction, and start-up of building systems, including temporary services, site services, elevators, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.
- Perform detailed reviews of construction drawings to identify potential conflicts between architectural or structural elements and mechanical or electrical installations.
- Review mechanical shop drawings and coordinate them with electrical shop drawings.
- Review the progress of mechanical and electrical trades.
- Assist with the selection of mechanical and electrical equipment when required.
- Review the constructability of proposed mechanical and electrical systems for projects.
- Schedule and monitor major mechanical and electrical deliverables.
- Assist the Project Manager and Project Superintendent with overall project schedule development for site services, mechanical, electrical, elevator, and fire suppression systems.
- Lead development of the detailed testing and commissioning schedule by coordinating with consultants, trades, and subcontractors, and assist with integrating it into the overall project schedule.
- Work with the project team to resolve conflicts in structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings and specifications, and follow up with consultants and subcontractors through completion.
- Develop a quality assurance and quality control program for the mechanical and electrical scope.
- Coordinate site services, elevator, mechanical, and electrical quality control and ensure trade work complies with plans and specifications.
- Witness pre-inspection testing and record progress, and coordinate consultant inspections as required.
- Maintain and update the inspection log as new inspections are received.
- Ensure mechanical and electrical subcontractors complete and sign off wall and ceiling inspections before drywall or acoustic ceilings are installed.
- Review the progress of record drawings maintained by subcontractors.
- Conduct monthly site safety inspections.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate on-site mechanical and electrical activities to comply with specifications, requirements, and codes.
- Work directly with site services, elevator, mechanical, and electrical project managers and superintendents to coordinate their work.
- Understand the complete building systems scope, including bid documents, value engineering, addenda, fixtures, furnishings, and equipment, and remain familiar with contracts to ensure trade compliance.
- Attend weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
- Perform regular site inspections to verify general conformance, installation quality, and schedule progress.
- Monitor subcontractor progress against the project schedule and ensure appropriate manpower levels are maintained, then report findings to the Site Superintendent and Project Manager.
- Review and verify progress payments for site services, elevator, mechanical, and electrical subcontracts.
- Review monthly progress billing from site services, elevator, mechanical, and electrical contractors for compliance with progress and equipment on site.
- Produce, monitor, and track a complete submittal log for site services, elevator, mechanical, and electrical subcontractor submissions, including commissioning and project closeout.
- Review elevator, mechanical, and electrical submissions before distribution to ensure completeness and conformance with contract documents.
- Complete a secondary review of consultant-returned submissions, identify major scope changes, return submissions to subcontractors, and ensure resubmissions are received promptly.
- Identify and track mechanical and electrical closeout documents through completion.
- Perform verification checks between shop drawings and specifications for major equipment upon delivery to the site.
- Stay current with requests for information, change orders, addenda, and shop drawings.
- Review site instructions and change requests to identify relevant site services, elevator, mechanical, and electrical documents and assess pricing, constructability, and schedule impacts.
- Review requests for information against drawings before submission to the consultant and identify cost or schedule impacts for the Project Manager.
- Review site services, elevator, mechanical, and electrical quotations and discuss cost issues with subcontractors, identifying comments and concerns for the Project Manager.
- Assist project staff in establishing the construction plan and temporary services layout.
- Assist the project team with temporary services procurement.
- Coordinate the installation and maintenance of site services, including sewer, water, power, and gas.
- Maintain monthly reports and logs for gas and power meters.
- Liaise with building authorities and regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate project closeout, including commissioning, operation and maintenance manuals, spare-part inventory, deficiencies, and warranty work.
- Lead development and implementation of the mechanical and electrical closeout plan.
- Expedite correction of identified deficient items and verify correction before reinspection.
- Continuously review as-built drawings and specifications and obtain and verify final submissions for final payment release.
Bird Construction is a Canadian construction company operating nationwide, self-performing much of its work in-house. It builds commercial, institutional, industrial, civil, marine, and energy infrastructure, including data centres, nuclear facilities, ports, and mass-timber projects. What sets Bird apart is its century-long history, self-perform platform, and expanded marine capabilities from its Fraser River Pile & Dredge acquisition. The goal is to deliver technically demanding projects safely while growing across Canada's infrastructure sectors.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mississauga, Canada
Founded
1920
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 2026 backlog hit $11 billion, with $5.4 billion contracted and $5.6 billion pending.
- June 2026 notes refinancing lifted liquidity, expanded the revolver to $500 million, and extended maturity.
- Peel Memorial’s April 2026 development phase and FRPD’s marine platform expand institutional coverage.
What critics are saying
- Bell’s Sherwood phase-one opening depends on 2027 delivery and regulatory approvals.
- Q4 2025’s $62.2 million receivables impairment exposed customer creditworthiness risk.
- If Bell AI Fabric slows, Bird loses a five-year pipeline and valuation catalyst.
What makes Bird Construction unique
- Bird’s self-perform electrical, mechanical, civil, and systems model wins complex mission-critical work.
- Bell AI Fabric named Bird preferred partner on May 14, 2026.
- Bird’s Saskatchewan roots and PAIR Silver certification strengthen Indigenous-heavy project execution.
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Health Insurance
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Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Sabbatical Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Stock Options
Company Equity
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus
Profit Sharing
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Student Loan Assistance
Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption Assistance
Childcare Support
Elder Care Support
Pet Insurance
Bereavement Leave
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Training Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Certification Support
Mentorship Program
Wellness Program
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COMPANY: BIRD CONSTRUCTION INC.LISTING: TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGECITY: MISSISSAUGASYMBOL: BDTDATE: May 27, 2026SUBJECT: BIRD ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF PRIVATE
Bird Construction has launched a private placement of senior notes and amended its credit agreement. The proceeds will repay debt under a non-revolving term loan facility and support general corporate purposes. The amendment increases Bird's revolving credit facility from $400 million to $500 million and extends the maturity date to 3 September 2029. The security requirement for Bird's obligations under the credit agreement has been removed. The senior notes will be unsubordinated obligations guaranteed by Bird's subsidiaries. These changes aim to enhance the company's financial flexibility and reduce debt servicing costs whilst optimising its capital structure.
Bird Construction reported strong Q1 2026 results with construction revenue of $783.4 million, up 9.2% year over year. The company posted net income of $11.4 million, or $0.21 per share, with adjusted earnings of $13.9 million. The company announced two transformational partnerships, including a strategic alliance with Bell AI Fabric targeting the data centre market. Bird Construction now holds a record contracted backlog of $5.4 billion, up 23.8% year over year, and pending backlog of $5.6 billion. The company maintains a solid financial position with $195 million in cash and $341.5 million in available credit. Management expressed confidence in achieving its 2027 strategic plan targets of $4.6 billion to $5.1 billion in revenue, supported by its $11 billion combined backlog.
Bell names construction partners for 300 MW Saskatchewan AI Fabric facility and announces long-term partnership with Bird Construction Français. May 14, 2026, 07:00 ET This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release. * Bird Construction selected as construction partner for Bell AI Fabric's Sherwood location, with Alton Tangedal Architect Ltd. as Architect of Record and partners of George Gordon Developments for site services * Partnership with Bird extends to a multi-year national AI data centre buildout MONTRÉAL and MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 14, 2026 /CNW/ - Bell Canada (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) today announced the next set of development and construction partners for Bell AI Fabric's 300 MW data centre in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, Saskatchewan, and formalized a long-term partnership with Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) to support a multi-year, Canada-wide AI data centre buildout. The Sherwood facility, first announced in March, is a cornerstone of Bell AI Fabric's strategy to deliver sovereign, made-in-Canada AI infrastructure across the country. The project will provide capacity to customers Cerebras and CoreWeave, with the first phase expected to come online in the first half of 2027. Project delivery partners in Saskatchewan Bird Construction has been selected as the lead construction partner for the Sherwood facility. Alton Tangedal Architect Ltd. (ATAL), based in Regina, has been appointed Architect of Record, while George Gordon Developments Ltd. (GGDL) will aim to maximize business opportunities throughout the build, beginning with the delivery of site services. These partnerships build on the Saskatchewan-based contractors previously announced for the early phases of construction, including Regina-based Hipperson Construction. Founded in Moose Jaw in 1920, Bird has a long-standing presence in Saskatchewan and has delivered large-scale infrastructure and energy projects across the province. In Sherwood, Bird will prioritize local and Indigenous workforce participation in coordination with Bell and other project partners. ATAL brings more than 25 years of architectural experience in Saskatchewan to the project. The engagement of GGDL builds on Bell's and George Gordon First Nation's agreement on Indigenous procurement participation and workforce development, reflecting a shared commitment to economic development for George Gordon First Nation members and the broader region. Bell AI Fabric and Bird Construction form long-term strategic partnership The Sherwood facility is the first project under a long-term strategic partnership between Bell and Bird. Under the agreement, Bird will serve as Bell's preferred construction partner, and the two have established a basis from which to collaborate on potential future AI data centre projects supporting Bell AI Fabric's nationwide buildout. "Canada's AI economy needs world-class digital infrastructure, and we need partners with the scale, discipline and Canadian footprint to build it on time. The team announced today gives us that foundation in Saskatchewan. With Bird as our preferred construction partner, we are well-positioned to continue to build out critical AI infrastructure for Canada in the years to come." - Dan Rink, President, Bell AI Infrastructure and Strategy "Bell is making one of the most significant technology infrastructure investments in Canada's recent history, and we are proud to have been selected as lead construction partner for the Sherwood facility, working alongside other Saskatchewan partners. The strategic long-term partnership advances our Mission Critical platform and reinforces our position as the partner of choice for Canada's largest and most complex infrastructure projects, including large-scale AI data centres, where our integrated self-perform electrical, mechanical, civil and systems capabilities as a leading specialty contractor are increasingly differentiated." - Teri McKibbon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bird Construction Inc. "To serve as Architect of Record for a project of this scale and significance in Saskatchewan is a defining opportunity for our team. ATAL has spent more than 25 years designing buildings across the province, and we are proud to bring that local experience to a facility that will help shape Canada's AI future." - Trevor Monroe, Principal Architect, Alton Tangedal Architect Ltd. "GGDL is proud to work alongside Bell, Bird Construction and ATAL to build on the foundation of our agreement to deliver lasting value for our community and for Saskatchewan. Delivering on a project of this scale creates real and measurable opportunities for George Gordon First Nation Members through business participation, careers and training opportunities." - Don Ross, Chief Executive Officer, George Gordon Developments Ltd. Warrant terms As part of the strategic partnership, Bird will issue Bell warrants to acquire up to 2,625,000 common shares of Bird (the "Warrants"), with 750,000 Warrants vesting on the delivery of the Sherwood facility and the remainder vesting in connection with the delivery of potential future AI data centre projects, as and when delivered by Bird pursuant to the strategic partnership, over a period of five years. The issuance of the Warrants is subject to TSX Approval. The Warrants will have a term of seven years and an exercise price of $52.00 (equal to the 5-day volume weighted average price of Bird's common shares preceding this announcement). About Bell Bell is Canada's largest communications company[1], leading the way in advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. By delivering next-generation technology that leverages cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, we're keeping customers connected, informed and entertained while enabling businesses to compete on the world stage. [1] Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections. About Bird Construction Inc. Bird (TSX: BDT) is a leading Canadian construction and maintenance company operating from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Servicing all of Canada's major markets through a collaborative, safety-first approach, Bird provides a comprehensive range of construction services, self-perform capabilities and innovative solutions to the industrial, buildings and infrastructure markets. For over 105 years, Bird has been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders. www.bird.ca Founded in Moose Jaw in 1920, Bird has maintained a permanent presence in Saskatchewan with deep operational roots delivering complex projects across industrial, buildings and infrastructure markets. Indigenous engagement is a core component of Bird's operating approach, supporting measurable action in Indigenous employment, procurement and community engagement. Bird's Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR), held since 2013 and achieving PAIR Silver certification in 2024, reflects an approach grounded in action and accountability. CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements made in this news release are forward-looking statements, including statements relating to expectations regarding the strategic partnership between Bell AI Fabric and Bird Construction, including the scope, duration and expected benefits thereof, expectations regarding project delivery partners in Saskatchewan, Bell's AI infrastructure strategy, the anticipated deployment of AI data centre capacity in Canada, the expected timing and delivery of the Sherwood facility, workforce demographics, the expected receipt of TSX approval for the grant of the Warrants, the vesting and economic value of the Warrants and other statements that are not historical facts. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the "safe harbour" provisions of applicable Canadian securities laws and of the United States Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions which give rise to the possibility that actual results or events could differ materially from our expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or events, and we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release describe each party's expectations at the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the parties do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this news release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For additional information on assumptions and risks underlying certain of the forward-looking statements made in this news release, please consult (i) Bell's 2025 Annual MD&A dated March 6, 2026, Bell's First Quarter MD&A dated May 6, 2026 and Bell's news release dated May 7, 2026 announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, filed with the Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities (available at sedarplus.ca) and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at SEC.gov), all of which are also available at BCE.ca and (ii) Bird Construction's MD&A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which is filed under Bird Construction's profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca). Media inquiries: Bird Construction Inc. Rachel Pattimore, Vice President, Investor Relations [email protected] Investor inquiries: Bird Construction Inc. Rachel Pattimore, Vice President, Investor Relations [email protected] SOURCE Bell Canada (MTL)
Bird Construction Inc reported a record backlog exceeding $11 billion in Q4 2025, representing 45% growth over 2024. The company secured $4.7 billion worth of work during the year and achieved a full-year gross profit margin of 10.5%, up from 9.7% in 2024. However, the company posted a net loss of $14 million in Q4, primarily due to a $62.2 million impairment on accounts receivable related to customer creditworthiness concerns. Revenue remained flat compared to 2024, affected by project delays and unfavourable weather conditions. Bird Construction's acquisition of FRPD expanded its self-performed capabilities in marine construction and dredging. The company expects double-digit revenue growth in 2026, with 54% of its backlog scheduled for execution during the year.