ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing facility and non-facility related projects and assisting with ad-hoc job scopes stemming from Facilities Management and HVAC Service contracts. As needed and as volume increases, the PM may also be responsible for overseeing a team of resources to further coordinate the planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluation of FMO & Service projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget. Emphasis is placed on scope development, reporting/monitoring progress, planning/scheduling, and dealing with project changes across FMO facilities. Reporting directly into the Projects Team Lead and/or Division Manager, Project Managers will act as the main point of contact in support of projects or assignments specifically serving Black & McDonald’s main FMO and service contracts including, but not limited to the following duties:

  • Lead the development, implementation, and standardization of project management processes, procedures, and tools to ensure efficient execution of projects and all documentation.
  • Plan to execute projects in accordance with Corporate Policy
  • Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the industry and promote good customer relationships
  • Prepare and submit FMO & Service project budget estimates.
  • Plan and prepare projects schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
  • Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Develop and implement quality control programs
  • Represent company on matters such as business services and union matters
  • Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
  • Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff
  • Perform sales calls and visits to potential and existing accounts to generate business.
  • Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies
  • Track project status and provide updates to client designates during weekly/bi-weekly/monthly meetings
  • Provide assistance for audits or inspections for items not originally included in the client FMO contract
  • Additional resources may be assigned, directly reporting into this position to further facilitate Projects support (as needed)
  • Ensure that required environmental, health and safety, security and quality assurance programs are implemented as per internal/client specific policies and local codes and regulations.
  • Provide oversight and technical guidance for scope/quote development.
  • Provide assistance with emerging critical responses, on an as needed basis
  • Perform site inspections in an effort to increase conformance to safe and best work practices

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 360 suite and PDF editing software
  • Advanced analytical and time management skills
  • Understanding of project processes and standards, either through work experience or qualifications
  • Understanding of change management processes
  • Outstanding knowledge of building components, Facility/ HVAC details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
  • Ability to read and comprehend design drawings, documents, and specifications
  • Driven for continuous learning
  • Customer-centered focus
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Problem solving and innovation skills

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • A university degree in engineering, a CET, college diploma in construction technology, or related education
  • A trade license may be an asset
  • Experience in the Facility management/HVAC industry may substitute for post-secondary education requirements

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 3–5 years of Project Management and/or Operations Management experience in the Facility Management/HVAC industry

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Fully bilingual in both French and English
  • Able to travel within Quebec with a valid driver’s license.
  • Security clearance requirements: must be able to get reliability or secret clearance

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