Project Manager - Commissioning

Smith + Andersen; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith + Andersen is seeking a Project Manager - Commissioning for its Footprint division in Toronto. The role involves overseeing the commissioning process for building projects, managing client relationships and ensuring effective project delivery. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering or related fields and at least five years of commissioning experience. The company offers a hybrid work model, flexible hours, and various community engagement opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hours and half day Fridays

Comprehensive Group Health Benefits

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Share Ownership Program

Transit Subsidy Program

Community and social events

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in building commissioning.
• Must have a commissioning designation from a recognized industry association or obtain within 12 months.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commissioning process on new and existing building projects.
• Develop project-specific commissioning plans and specifications.
• Plan, schedule and track project timelines and milestones.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Project Scheduling

Communication Skills

Understanding of HVAC and Electrical Systems

Energy Conservation Interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, building science or related field

Job description

Position:Project Manager - Commissioning

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Job Id:515

# of Openings:1

Role: Project Manager - Commissioning
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office

Who We Are

Footprint is a consulting practice comprised of highly-specialized team of professionals dedicated entirely to sustainability and is part of Smith + Andersen, a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with ten offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.

At Footprint 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

Footprint is currently seeking a Project Manager - Commissioning. You understand how to focus on the overall project objectives guiding the individual tasks through to completion along the way. You take pride in relationships with clients, the design team and contractors alike. You have effective communication skills, are well organized and manage multiple tasks routinely.

Why choose Footprint?

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:

• Oversee the commissioning process on new and existing building projects.
• Collaborate with the principal to help define project scopes and budgets.
• Assist the owner with the effective development of their project requirements in a manner to facilitate an effective Basis of Design response from the design consultants.
• Develop project-specific commissioning plans and project specific specifications, checklists and test procedures.
• Participate in building system testing and verification activities.
• Create performance-testing reports and keep records of commissioning activities. Perform technical analysis necessary to interpret building operation.
• Provide technical reviews of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Establish the technical integrity of deliverables, scheduling, progress reporting, risk management, and client-relation management.
• Plan, schedule and track project timelines and milestones. Provide this information to the Project Manager or client as required.
• Attend and run meetings with project stakeholders. Liaise with all project stakeholders on an ongoing basis, ensuring a coordinated approach to commissioning-related work.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients. Explore opportunities for new markets.
• Coordinate with other Footprint services including energy audits, energy modelling, LEED certification, and other sustainability certifications/measures related to new construction and existing building projects.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, architecture, building science or a related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in building commissioning.
• Must have a commissioning designation from a recognized industry association or obtain a designation within 12 months of the start of employment with Footprint.
• Must have LEED AP designation or specialty designation or obtain their LEED AP designation within 6 months of the start of employment with Footprint.
• Thorough knowledge of commissioning standards, processes and procedures.
• Understanding of HVAC and electrical system design and operation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Consistently meeting budgets and deadlines, and are eager to work collaboratively with internal and external clients to exceed project expectations.
• Demonstrated successful client-relationship management skills.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in energy conservation and sustainable design.

About Footprint

Founded in 2011 with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Toronto, and Ottawa, the Footprint team draws extensively from our technical background on a diverse range of projects – many of which are leading national examples of sustainable design. Our team has earned the trust of public and private clients across Canada, and we consider it our responsibility to provide reliable and unparalleled service through every stage of a project. Footprint is a proud member of the Smith + Andersen Group, a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with 10 offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees. For more information about Footprint and Smith + Andersen, please visit our websites at sa-footprint.com and smithandandersen.com.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process please advise the Human Resources team with whom you are in contact.

Diversity

Footprint 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

Footprint welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Footprint or Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Footprint 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.

Footprint and Smith + Andersen are equal opportunity employers.