Mechanical Engineering post-secondary education or related field
Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience
Experience in managing mechanical commercial and institutional projects
Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Accubid) is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with scheduling software preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent is advantageous
Ability to analyze and understand construction drawings (Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical)
Responsibilities
Establish and achieve project targets and milestones on-time and within budget
Promote and lead Health and Safety initiatives actively
Monitor and report on work progress, forecasts, cost control, and project schedules
Proactively identify and report potential project problems or delays
Ensure accurate project forecasting and follow up
Analyze critical path activities and advise the project team
Lead pre-job planning, including estimating turnover and risk management strategies
Oversee site supervision, track manpower progress, and eliminate obstacles to success
Manage the project team to ensure compliance with documentation and process protocols
Provide coaching and feedback opportunities for project team members
Build strong relationships with clients, general contractors, and engineers
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Involvement in diverse mechanical projects
Collaborative team environment focused on safety and excellence
Chance to lead innovative projects and implement improvement strategies
Networking opportunities with industry professionals and clients
Full Job Description
As Project Manager you will be tasked to do the following:
Establish and achieve project targets and milestones to deliver mechanical projects on-time and within budget.
Provide active promotion and leadership in Health and Safety
Monitor and provide status updates of work in progress, forecasts, cost control and project schedule in line with Plan Group's T.I.M.E. efficiency program.
Proactively identify and bring to management's attention potential problems and/or schedule delays.
Follow up to ensure accurate project forecasting.
Monitor and analyze critical path activities and advise project team accordingly.
Review and manage short interval planning.
Lead pre-job planning including estimate turnover, kick off meetings, subcontractor selection, material handling strategies and opportunities for risk management and improved productivity.
Follow up with site supervision on labour/manpower progress; identify and reduce roadblocks to success.
Manage project team to ensure requirements for document control, change order process, coordination of equipment and material deliveries, site meetings and progress documentation are adhered to.
Identify opportunities to provide project team members with regular feedback, coaching and training.
Build strong relationships with clients, GCs and Engineers to positively contribute to the success of the project.
QUALIFICATIONS
You have Mechanical Engineering post-secondary education or related and a minimum of five years construction project management experience; trade experience a definite asset.
You have experience managing mechanical commercial and institutional projects.
Knowledge of Estimating software such as Accubid Change Order, Enterprise - Enterprise Change Order Version and/or Estimating experience is considered an asset
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience utilizing scheduling software preferred (i.e. Microsoft Project and/or Primavera)
You hold or are working towards a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent considered an asset
Experience analyzing and understanding Architectural, Electrical and Mechanical construction drawings and experience working on commercial projects.
