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 hardworking, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
The Electrical Project Manager / Estimator reports directly to the Construction Manager of Alberta Region and will lead multiple projects through their overall life cycle, from conception through to completion. Scope of responsibilities include project planning, estimating, bidding/tenders, staffing, implementation, billing, controlling and evaluation of projects, primarily in commercial and institutional sectors. It is essential that the Electrical Project Manager / Estimator establish and maintain excellent relationships with the Company’s trade contractors, consultants and customers.
Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Plans in conjunction with the Construction Manager to execute projects in accordance with Black & McDonald corporate policies and construction business processes
- 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 JD Edwards
- 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
- Complies with Safety Management System; one site safety inspections weekly (4 per month)
- 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 REQUIREMENTS
- An electrical trade certification, electrical engineering degree or electrical technologist diploma/certificate
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- At least 5 years experience in electrical project management and estimating of commercial and institutional projects (up to $5M)
- Previous experience as a supervisor and/or superintendent, beneficial
- Preference will be given to candidates who have estimated and/or managed projects in Alberta
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Intermediate level experience with estimating programs; Accubid experience essential
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and JD Edwards
- Comprehensive understanding of estimating, forecasting and scheduling in order to provide strategic and fiscal information to clients and management
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to shift priorities and adapt one's working hours accordingly as per project requirements
- Ability to work in a team environment with commitment to project excellence
- Communicates effectively both verbal and written
- Willing and able to travel as required
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.