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.