Technical Services Manager (Construction Industry-Mechanical)

About Us

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About Our Client

Mattina Mechanical Ltd (MML) is a well established full-service mechanical contracting company which continues to grow year over year. They have built exceptional industry recognition delivering results for a variety of mechanical services including installation and maintenance for Industrial, Commercial, Industrial and Mid to High Rise Residential construction projects.

Recognizing that the key contributor to their success is their people becoming a member of Mattina’s team offers several benefits including, a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to focus on your professional growth.

Overview

The Technical Services Manager (TSM) will be responsible for the management of a team involved in the planning of a project through review of the project scope documents, design, optimization, and prefabrication. Primary areas of work include Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Mid to High Rise Residential.

The Technical Services Manager (TSM) is a working manager role and will direct team members to develop the necessary drawings suitable for field coordination and fabrication. The TSM will manage the design team and provide support to the Estimating team on design-build projects.

The Technical Services Manager (TSM) will have overall responsibility for the internal design process, fabrication process and will provide overall direction to their team. The TSM will work with MML’s Productivity Leader to incorporate new ideas, methods, and value assessments into the overall work processes. The TSM will inspire personnel to achieve the departments objectives including managing the growth of the department while developing external clients for the product and services this team generates.

The Technical Services Manager (TSM) will be responsible for managing staffing and material costs within the department, provide regular updates and reporting to the VP Operations and the Senior Management Team (SMT)

Responsibilities:

• Performs site visits to fully understand deliverables
• Manages the day-to-day activities of the team
• Develop standard specifications packages that utilizes best practices in the industry (i.e., pro press, mega press, ss piping on domestic water, etc), that can be used in the absence of clear client specifications
• Develop forecasting and scheduling tools
• Develop a continuous improvement process aligned to ISO requirements (supported by management)
• Attends project meetings and management meetings
• Reviews and understands architectural, structural, civil, electrical, and mechanical drawings and specifications
• Work with other departments on key initiatives
• Develop and ensure adherence to work processes by all team members.
• Develop and expand third-party fabrication support network
• Identifies key pre-fabrication and modularization scope for each project, coordination of drawings from project reviews and communications to the team
• Develop and execute a communication process for Project Managers, Field Managers, Project Coordinators, and the Productivity Leader
• Develops or supports others in developing clear and concise text (wording) associated with RFI’s
• Research and recommend necessary tools (software, equipment) to improve productivity
• Occasional travel to job sites may be required, with reimbursement as per MML policies for expense reimbursement
• Assists the Productivity Leader in coordinating work with suppliers, while providing technical support
• Provide management and technical support to team members
• Assess field conditions and take field Measurements when necessary to support the team’s work
• Develop and expand internal surveying capabilities

Requirements

• Very good communications skills, both written and verbal
• Diploma or University Degree in engineering, construction, building science or related field
• Aware of TSSA requirements
• Significant experience in mechanical building systems
• Ability to convincingly speak at a technical level with project engineers and general contractors
• Able to manage priorities, provide forecasts and schedules for the department
• Excellent Computer skills
• Excellent leader that develops a good working atmosphere based on communication and accountability
• Drivers License in good standing
• Good knowledge of building mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial (ICI) projects
• Excellent knowledge of piping materials, joining methods, welding symbols, gasket materials, etc
• Mechanical detailing experience suitable for fabrication would be an asset
• Self-starter with good initiative
• Minimum of 5-8 years experience in the mechanical design/construction field with demonstrated ability to manage a technical team of mechanical design engineers, project coordinators etc

Benefits

What Mattina Offers

• Continuing education and training opportunities
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, friendly environment with a team approach to all work activities
• 40 years of economic stability
• Bonus program
• Fully insured and bonded – committed to health & safety with an exemplary Workplace Safety & Insurance Board record.
• Employer RRSP contributions
• Comprehensive benefits
• Competitive compensation
• ISO Certified
• Team approach to all work activities