ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Alberta Region team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Mechanical Project Manager reports directly to the Division Manager of Alberta Construction and will lead multiple projects through their overall life cycle, from conception through to completion. Scope of responsibilities include project planning, estimating, staffing, implementation, billing, controlling and evaluation of projects, primarily in commercial and institutional sectors. It is essential that the Mechanical Project Manager establish and maintain excellent relationships with the Company’s trade contractors, consultants and customers.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Complies with Safety Management System; one site safety inspections weekly (4 per month)
Advises on tendering procedures; examines and analyzes tenders, recommends tender awards and conducts negotiations
Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings
Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Liaises, consults and communicates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepares economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding change requests
Able to estimate and price change orders as required
Prepares progress reports and issues progress schedules to customers
Reviews work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk, updates WIP reports and corrects deficiencies
Builds and maintains customer and supplier/vendor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the industry and promote good customer relationships; identifies potential business opportunities
Prepares and submits construction project budget estimates for data entry into JDEdwards
Plans and prepares construction schedules and milestones and monitors progress against established schedules
Negotiates revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with consultants, customers, suppliers and subcontractors
Manages the implementation of quality control programs
Works with the foreman or superintendent as a team to review the project documents and discuss labour requirements and staffing; hires and supervises the activities of union labour, subcontractors and subordinate staff
Solicits and submits shop drawings between vendors and owners for approval
Prepares operation maintenance manuals
Works with central purchasing for obtaining material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs
Travels to various sites or customers to undertake the above objectives
Monthly progress billings
Coordination of tools and equipment

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A Mechanical trade certification, Mechanical engineering degree or Mechanical technologist diploma/certificate
At least 5 years experience in Mechanical project management and estimating of commercial and institutional projects
Previous experience as a supervisor and/or superintendent, beneficial
Must have hands-on experience in Plumbing, gas fitting and steam

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Comprehensive understanding of estimating, forecasting and scheduling in order to provide strategic and fiscal information to clients and management
Intermediate level experience with estimating programs; Accubid experience an asset
Competency in computer skills including Microsoft Office applications; exposure to JDEdwards a plus
Ability to work in a team environment with commitment to project excellence; professional in all dealings with trades, office staff and customers
Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to shift priorities; flexible with working hours as required by the project
Available to travel
This is an in-office position in Calgary, AB (1071 - 26 Street NE).

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.