Electrical Project Coordinator (Coquitlam)

Rightway Recruitment is working on behalf of a growing electrical contractor with an established presence across British Columbia, delivering commercial and institutional electrical construction projects throughout the Lower Mainland. With continued growth across Vancouver and the Tri-Cities market, they are now looking to add a Project Coordinator to support active project operations.

Working closely alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, suppliers, and field teams, this role will support the successful delivery of commercial electrical projects from early coordination through project closeout. The position offers exposure across procurement, scheduling, documentation, financial tracking, and day-to-day construction operations.

This opportunity is well-suited to someone who enjoys fast-paced construction environments, has robust organizational skills, and is looking to continue building a long-term career within electrical construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination activities
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and project documentation to identify discrepancies or coordination issues
• Assist with procurement of lighting, switchgear, commodities, and project materials
• Coordinate and track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, permits, inspections, and closeout documentation
• Assist with project scheduling and ensure materials and equipment arrive on site according to project timelines
• Monitor backorders, delivery schedules, and material tracking
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, clients, field teams, and general contractors throughout project execution
• Assist with change orders, project reporting, WIP tracking, billings, and cost-to-complete updates
• Maintain organized project documentation and filing systems
• Attend project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on outstanding action items
• Support communication between internal departments including operations, HR, and accounting
• Assist in identifying design issues, material concerns, or coordination conflicts throughout the project lifecycle

Project Scope:

• Commercial and institutional electrical construction projects across the Lower Mainland
• Exposure to office operations, procurement, scheduling, and field coordination
• Involvement from project startup through completion
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced Project Managers and site leadership teams
• Fast-paced project environments with multiple active stakeholders

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of Project Coordination, Project Administration, or construction support experience
• Previous exposure to commercial electrical construction projects is strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, and specifications
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced project environments
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong follow-up and coordination abilities
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within the business
• Professionalism, integrity, and strong interpersonal skills

Working Environment:

• Full time permanent position based within the Lower Mainland
• Combination of office and project site exposure
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to support a growing electrical construction operation
• Long-term career growth opportunities within the organization

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 depending on experience
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Vision care coverage
• Paid time off
• Stable long-term opportunity with a growing contractor
• Opportunity to continue progressing within electrical construction project operations

Next Steps:

Rightway Recruitment is managing this search on behalf of our client. If you’re a Project Coordinator with commercial electrical construction experience looking to join a growing contractor across the Lower Mainland, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.

Please submit your resume to Rightway Recruitment. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.