Building Systems Manager

PCL Construction; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Building Systems Manager for their Ottawa office, involved in a significant healthcare project in Halifax, NS. The role includes mentoring staff, overseeing building systems, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mechanical/electrical construction and strong communication skills. This position supports career growth within a diverse and innovative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in mechanical/electrical construction.
• Intermediate knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems principles.
• Ability to facilitate the coordination of various drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and training to Building Systems Coordinators.
• Oversee planning coordination and execution of building systems activities.
• Lead technical execution and team performance for the largest subcontractor.

Skills

Construction Experience

Facilities Management

HVAC

Construction Management

Quality Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary diploma/degree in a related discipline

Job description

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

We are currently seeking a Building Systems Manager to support our QEII project in Halifax, NS. The QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Program (HIEP) is a 1.2 million square foot expansion of the Province of Nova Scotia's existing QEII campus being completed under a complex P3 contract structure. PCL Constructors Canada Inc. is collaborating with multiple partners from across the country to undertake the single largest healthcare infrastructure project considered in Nova Scotia.

How a Building Systems Manager for our Ottawa office on this project in Halifax, NS contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and training to Building Systems Coordinators supporting their professional growth and career progression.
• Offer strategic building systems guidance to the design-build team ensuring alignment with PSOS and industry best practices.
• Oversee planning coordination and execution of building systems activities ensuring quality constructability and schedule adherence.
• Lead technical execution and team performance for the largest subcontractor (MNTI) ensuring deliverables meet project standards.
• Act as the primary liaison with local utilities to ensure timely installation and delivery of essential site services (gas water).
• Review building systems trades progress for compliance with drawings specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and communicate risks and opportunities to the project team ensuring proactive issue resolution.
• Process critical building systems submittals coordination documents and reports.
• Direct and support model coordination and drawing processes to ensure seamless integration.
• Review and manage prime contract and subcontract details ensuring effective contract administration.
• Negotiate and process change notices / orders related to building systems assessing impacts on budget scope and schedule.
• Provide direction to project teams consultants and trade contractors throughout the design-build process.
• Monitor trade contractor activity and enforce preapproved quality‑management programs.
• Utilize internal project management systems to track changes and forecast building systems‑related impacts.
• Lead the commissioning process ensuring successful execution and turnover of building systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Tradesperson or postsecondary diploma/degree in a related discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, controls) is preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in mechanical/electrical construction.
• Intermediate knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems principles and practices.
• Experience with reviewing trade contractors progress billings and assessing for accuracy.
• Ability to facilitate the coordination of mechanical, electrical, architectural, civil and structural drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of basic construction law and ability to apply building codes as required.
• Understanding of different types of contract delivery methods.
• Ability to manage contractual obligations and responsibilities related to building systems.
• Uses effective verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

PCL is an innovative employee‑owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary which considers your unique qualifications and experience is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching and career development programs.

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Together we can build success and a better future. Let's get started!

Employee Status : Regular Full-Time

Company : PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location : Halifax Nova Scotia

Job : Building Systems Manager

Requisition : 10092

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills : Construction Experience, Facilities Management, HVAC, Automotive Diagnostics, Construction Management, Maintenance, Quality Management, Geometry, Property Management, Supervising Experience, Commercial Cleaning, Google Suite

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1