M&E Project Manager

bird; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird is seeking an M&E Project Manager to lead mechanical and electrical scope management from Ottawa, with travel to sites as required. The role requires coordinating with design consultants and trade partners to deliver on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.

You will oversee safety programs, budgeting, subcontract negotiations, and reporting to senior management while fostering a collaborative team environment and ensuring Owner requirements are met throughout the project

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading mechanical and electrical scope on large institutional or commercial projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills to deliver results and develop team members.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project; Viewpoint Project Management system experience is an asset.
• 5–10 years in the construction industry with relevant experience in a similar role.
• Gold Seal, LEED, and Sustainability Training will be considered an asset.
• Experience with BIM models and collaborative contracts (e.g., IPD, Alliance) are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership through Bird Safety Program and monitor safety performance on the project team.
• Plan, schedule, set objectives, and control activities during construction with the project team.
• Assist with optimization of mechanical and electrical designs during design and construction phases.
• Collaborate with engineering consultants for design deliverables and ensure Owner requirements are met.
• Assist in preparing and negotiating mechanical and electrical subcontracts.
• Supervise and develop project team members with regular feedback and evaluations.
• Manage prime contracts and subcontracts, including negotiation and performance review.
• Assist with project budget, billing, and coordination with accounting for timely payments.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial and performance reports for senior management.
• Foster relations with clients, consultants, architects, and trade partners.
• Develop and manage the project commissioning plan with trade partners and consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Contract documents interpretation

MS Project

Viewpoint PM

Education

Degree or related trade in building mechanical or electrical systems

Tools

MS Project

Viewpoint Project Management

BIM

Job description

M&E Project Manager

The Mechanical and Electrical Project Manager leads, directs and coordinates the daily management of the Mechanical and Electrical scope of the project. This leadership position is accountable for the overall performance of the scope including costs, schedule, quality, project status, and adherence to company policies and procedures. More importantly, the M&E Project Manager will work collaboratively with the associated Design and Engineering Consultants and associated Trade Partners to manage a successful team and help develop future construction professionals.

Please note that this position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance. This role will be based out of our Ottawa office but will need to travel to sites as necessary.

What You Will Be Working On

• Provide safety leadership through the implementation of the Bird Safety Program and the monitoring of the safety performance of the project team and subcontractors.
• Planning, scheduling, setting objectives, and controlling activities during the construction phase of a project(s) in conjunction with the Project Superintendent and Project Team.
• Assist with the optimizations of mechanical and electrical design drawings through the progression of the project Design and construction phases.
• Collaborate with associated Engineering consultants for design deliverables and ensure Owner requirements are met and adhered to
• Assist with the preparation of ongoing cost estimates and the preparation of the overall Mechanical and Electrical budget as part of the overall project cost during the preconstruction phase of a project
• Assist in the preparation and negotiation of mechanical and electrical subcontracts.
• Supervision and development of project team members through regular feedback, training and coaching; timely completion of performance evaluations.
• Administration and management of prime contract and subcontracts associated with Mechanical and Electrical Scope of Work; includes negotiation and awarding of subcontracts for scopes of work, as well as review and evaluation of subcontractor performance.
• Assist with project budget and billings and work with accounting to ensure timely payment of A/R and A/P.
• Monthly and quarterly reporting on financial and overall performance of the project to Senior Management.
• Foster and maintain positive relations and communication with clients, engineering consultants, architects, and trade partners.
• Prepare, implement, and manage of project Commissioning Plan in conjunction with Trade Partners, the project Commissioning Agent, and consultant/engineering teams.

What We Are Looking For

• Institutional and commercial construction background.
• Completed education in a construction-related discipline as well as demonstrated, progressive experience in General Contracting, direct project management of large institutional or commercial projects.
• Your demonstrated leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills support your collaborative approach to delivering results and developing team members.
• Service and results-oriented, you are able to build and steward trust with a broad network of professional colleagues, subcontractors and team members to effect competitive excellence, pride in teamwork and outstanding project delivery.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office, including MS Project; experience with the Viewpoint Project Management system will be considered an asset.
• A degree and/or related trade experience in building mechanical and electrical systems is required.
• 5-10 years' experience in the construction industry working with contractors with relevant work experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and how they integrate with construction elements. Experience with district energy / combined cooling, heating, and power systems is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality, and administration.
• A strong leader and problem-solver, you can build and steward trust with clients, subcontractors, and team members to effect competitive excellence and pride in teamwork with outstanding project delivery.
• Demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality, and administration.
• Gold Seal, LEED, and Sustainability Training will be considered an asset.
• Experience in using BIM models will be considered an asset.
• Experience working on collaborative construction contracts (i.e., Progressive Design Build, Alliance, IPD) will be considered an asset.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.