Mechanical Project Manager Jobs

The Vancouver office of Smith and Andersen is currently 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. When others work with you, they know that deadlines won’t slip and details won’t get missed. 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.

Does this sound like you? If so, here are some of the more detailed responsibilities you can expect in this position:

• Liaise with external consultants, vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.
• Prepare all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.
• Support the process of accounts receivable.
• 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.
• Prepare or assist Principal-in-charge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report. Review and manage the design in terms of construction budgets.
• Perform or arrange for reviews of existing installation and interprets/manages the impact on the project.
• Organize and attend client meetings and deliver presentations to client/owner.
• Respond to both technical and financial queries related to the project.
• Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
• Understand Codes and Standards relevant for the project and able to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and Authorities having Jurisdiction.
• Understand (construction) project procurement methodologies and able to recommend or apply such method for the project
• Responsible for ensuring tasks are completed both accurately and with the assigned hours/fee.
• Prepare all calculations and select all equipment. May assign tasks to designer and CAD Technician where appropriate.
• Review all deliverables for the project including reports, calculations, drawings, or/and specifications for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
• Prepare and continually monitors a schedule of tasks required to complete the project including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance.
• Responsible for ensuring the internal project team discipline coordination processes are complete.
• Ensure proper coordination of document with the internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).
• Where requested by the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal, act as contract administrator for designated projects, to ensure timely completion of all contract administration activities for project.
• Ensure that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines.

A few more qualifications which will help you with these responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
• P.Eng. or be able to qualify within one year.
• Possess sound communications skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, methods and standards.
• Five or more years of project engineering experience in the field of mechanical building services.
• Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects.
• Demonstrate initiative and practical problem solving.
• Demonstrate a strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
• LEED certification / Experience implementing sustainable design (LEED projects) is an asset.
• Advanced working knowledge of the provincial building code, ASHRAE, CSA and NFPA standards.
• Have excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• A senior C.E.T. with equivalent experience and abilities will also be considered.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process please advise the Human Resources Specialist with whom you are in contact.