Mechanical Project Manager Jobs

MECHANICAL PROJECT MANAGER

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join our team of professionals. The successful candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of managing medium to large commercial and industrial projects. Previous experience within the Industrial, Renewable, or Commercial markets is considered an asset.

The Mechanical Project Manager will oversee and lead all aspects of field projects to ensure all milestones are completed within the established budget and timelines. To truly excel in this role, you can partner and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to gather information to plan the job, evaluate risk and execute a profitable project. As an experienced Project Manager, you understand that you are often required to work within tight timelines and manage multiple priorities.

Essential Functions of the Position

Projects:

• Communicate with clients to gather information, clarify specifications, wording, etc.
• Ensure all changes to the project scope are correctly documented.
• Establish and manage positive working relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are always on track and on-budget.
• Participate in closing the bid, including bid review meetings, etc.
• Review and understand job specifications and drawings and follow the estimating process to develop competitive bids.
• Mentor Junior Project Managers, Coordinators, and Field staff as required.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations for planning, strategy and management of projects.
• Review all updated schematics, blueprints, and drawings and collaborate with appropriate staff.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing to include within the final quotation provided to the client.
• Manage field labour capacity through the master schedule to ensure no excess of overhead.
• Issue contracts and purchase orders as required.
• Ensure health and safety practices are adhered to.
• Attend all required site meetings, process change notices, and communicate changes.
• Provide monthly status reports regarding cost forecast, schedule, and cash flows.
• Maintain project budgets and reconcile actual expenditures against the budget.
• Conduct site/tender walkthrough to cross reference drawings to avoid site interferences and identify proactive solutions.
• Manage the development of design-build solutions to solve specific customer challenges or operational requirements.
• Manage change orders when the scope of work changes.
• Work with the accounting department to ensure project accounting is accurate and timely.
• Produce material and labour take-off through to develop accurate quotations.
• Manage all documentation pertaining to the project.
• Upon notice of award, complete a thorough Contract review and closing.
• Identify and source resolutions for project roadblocks.
• Supervision of field staff to meet project goals and performance expectations.
• Gather information from bid documents to produce project plans using MS Project and maintain the plans for the project's life.
• Participate in handover meetings with the Project Estimating Team after project award.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress applications.

Jobs:

• Effectively coordinate and plan small jobs with the service department.
• Manage annual trade rates for a defined customer list.
• Follow up with customers on payments when required.
• Review/approve T&M billings.

Clientele

• Update our CRM system's information (sites, projects, subcontractors, etc.)
• Prospect and cover the entire assigned territory to identify sales.
• Meet with clients regularly to fulfill existing and future needs.

Competency Requirements:

• Holds self and others accountable.
• Coaches and develops.
• Values and respects others.
• Communicates effectively.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Problem-solving and innovativeness.
• Maximizes business performance and team effectiveness.
• Customer focused.
• Strategic perspective.

Education:

• CET or PMP, or trade licence is considered an asset.
• College Diploma or Certificate in Construction Technology/Construction Project Management.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience within the mechanical construction industry.

Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements

• Read/interpret mechanical drawings and troubleshoot mechanical problems on an emergency basis when required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly develop professional relationships.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Experience with CRM management.
• Experience with Jonas accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of local sub-trades.
• Excellent computer skills.

Physical Capabilities/Work Environment

Physical and Sensory Demands:Medium demands, typical of a position operating within an office environment; periods of extensive sitting at a desk and in meetings and concentrated use of visual senses; substantial repetitive keyboard/mouse movement; high sensory demands because of required concentration and attentiveness to detail and regular distractions and interruptions. High sensory demand when visiting job sites due to equipment and vehicles in operation.

Working Environment: Much of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunities to move about. The office is located in a comfortable indoor area, and options for hybrid work are available for this position. The offsite environment can include job sites and client offices.

We Offer

• Employee vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• An open, collaborative and empowering work environment.
• A fun and social work environment and company events.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package with RRSP matching.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

Please send resumes to [email protected]

Arcadian Projects Inc. is an equal opportunities employer that expressly prohibits workplace harassment based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.