Mechanical Project Manager

Smith + Andersen; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Mechanical Project Manager in Toronto. This role involves overseeing project engineering, ensuring quality and compliance with standards, and leading teams to achieve project goals. The company values sustainability and teamwork, offering a collaborative work environment and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hours and half day Fridays

Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Share Ownership Program

Transit Subsidy Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project engineering experience in mechanical building services.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction budgets.
• Coordinate with project teams and ensure quality deliverables.
• Act as contract administrator for designated projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

P.Eng.

C.E.T.

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Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with 10 offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

The Toronto office of Smith + Andersen is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager. You’re all about prioritization. While everyone else is focused on their individual tasks, you’ve got an eye on the larger goals, and have a detailed road map for how to meet those goals. As a natural leader, you’re happiest when everyone is moving in the same direction, and you never hesitate to step up and get others the answers they need. You have clear communication skills, and can effectively wield those skills to make sure clients, consultants, and contractors are kept in the loop. You can easily manage multiple tasks without getting frazzled, and are eager to take on some of the biggest and most exciting projects in the country.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time off Program
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events
• Great Place to Work-Certified
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

What You'll Do

• Prepare, or assist Principal-in-charge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report.
• Review and manage the design in terms of construction budgets.
• Perform, or arrange for, reviews of existing installation and interprets/manages the impact on the project.
• Prepare all calculations and selects all equipment. May assign tasks to designer and CAD Technician where appropriate.
• Ensure proper coordination of document with the internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).
• Responsible for reviewing all deliverables for the project whether reports, calculations, drawings, or/and specifications. Review for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
• Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
• Where requested by the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal act as contract administrator for designated projects, ensuring timely completion of all contract administration activities for project.
• Ensure that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines.
• Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.
• Prepare all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.
• Responsible for ensuring tasks are completed both accurately and with the assigned hours/fee.
• Respond to both technical and financial queries related to the project.
• Keep the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal advised of all changes in scope of work and prepares amendments to the contract (e.g. Request of Additional fee-RAF) for review and submission to client.
• Support the process of accounts receivable.
• Liaise with external consultants, vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Organize and attend meetings including client meetings. Capable to deliver presentations to client/owner.

Who You Are

• Possess five or more years of project engineering experience in the field of mechanical building services.
• Possess current P.Eng. or be able to qualify within one year. A senior C.E.T. with equivalent experience and abilities will also be considered.
• Advanced working knowledge of the provincial building code, ASHRAE, CSA and NFPA standards.
• Fully understands Codes and Standards relevant for the project and is able to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and Authorities having Jurisdiction.
• Fully understands (construction) project procurement methodologies and is able to recommend or apply such method for the project.
• Demonstrate a strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
• Possess sound communications skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
• Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

Nice to Have

• LEED certification / Experience implementing sustainable design (LEED projects) is an asset.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Consulting

• Industries

  Design Services and Engineering Services

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