Mechanical Project Manager

Description

• Assess and report on existing building mechanical systems. Be able to make recommendations to owners for optimization, upgrades, or lifecycle replacements.
• Where requested by the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal act as contract administrator for designated projects, ensuring timely completion of all contract administration activities for project.
• Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
• Prepare, or assist Principal-in-charge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report.
• Ensure that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines.
• Responsible for reviewing all deliverables for the project whether reports, calculations, drawings, or/and specifications. Review for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
• Respond to both technical and financial queries related to the project.
• Liaise with external consultants, vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Prepare all calculations and selects all equipment. May assign tasks to designer and BIM Technician where appropriate.
• Support the process of accounts receivable.
• Review and manage the design in terms of construction budgets.
• Prepare all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.
• Responsible for ensuring tasks are completed both accurately and with the assigned hours/fee.
• Keep the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal advised of all changes in scope of work and prepares amendments to the contract (e.g. Request of Additional fee-RAF) for review and submission to client.
• Perform, or arrange for, reviews of existing installation and interprets/manages the impact on the project.
• Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.
• Ensure proper coordination of document with the internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).

Requirements

The Calgary office of Smith + Andersen is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager. You’re all about prioritization. While everyone else is focused on their individual tasks, you’ve got an eye on the larger goals, and have a detailed road map for how to meet those goals. As a natural leader, you’re happiest when everyone is moving in the same direction, and you never hesitate to step up and get others the answers they need. You have clear communication skills, and can effectively wield those skills to make sure clients, consultants, and contractors are kept in the loop. You can easily manage multiple tasks without getting frazzled, and are eager to take on some of the biggest and most exciting projects in the country.

• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
• Demonstrate a strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
• Fully understands (construction) project procurement methodologies and is able to recommend or apply such method for the project.
• Possess sound communications skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
• Advanced working knowledge of the provincial building code, ASHRAE, CSA and NFPA standards.
• Possess current P.Eng. or be able to qualify within one year. A senior C.E.T. with equivalent experience and abilities will also be considered.
• Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects.
• Possess five or more years of project engineering experience in the field of mechanical building services.
• LEED certification / Experience implementing sustainable design (LEED projects) is an asset.
• Organize and attend meetings including client meetings. Capable to deliver presentations to client/owner.
• Fully understands Codes and Standards relevant for the project and is able to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and Authorities having Jurisdiction.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

Benefits

Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

• Great Place to Work-Certified™
• Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for Professional Services
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™
• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program
• Competitive salary
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance