Project Manager-Mechanical Construction

Plan Group Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan Group in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead mechanical construction projects from scope through handover. You will manage budgets, schedules and subcontractors while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years PM experience on mechanical projects, strong estimating and scheduling skills, and proficiency with MS Project or Primavera. PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering education and PM experience on mechanical projects.
• Experience with estimating and scheduling software a plus.
• Knowledge of reading architectural/electrical/mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Establish and achieve project targets and milestones to deliver mechanical projects on-time and within budget.
• Provide active promotion and leadership in Health and Safety.
• Monitor and provide status updates of work in progress, forecasts, cost control and project schedule.
• Proactively identify and bring to management’s attention potential problems and/or schedule delays.
• Follow up to ensure accurate project forecasting.
• Monitor and analyze critical path activities and advise project team accordingly.
• Review and manage short interval planning.
• Lead pre-job planning including estimate turnover, kick off meetings, subcontractor selection, material handling strategies and opportunities for risk management and improved productivity.
• Follow up with site supervision on labour/manpower progress; identify and reduce roadblocks to success.
• Manage project team to ensure requirements for document control, change order process, coordination of equipment and material deliveries, site meetings and progress documentation are adhered to.
• Identify opportunities to provide project team members with regular feedback, coaching and training.
• Build strong relationships with clients, GCs and Engineers to positively contribute to the success of the project.

Skills

Project management

Construction project oversight

Estimating software knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering post-secondary education

Five years construction project management experience

Tools

Accubid Change Order

Enterprise Change Order Version

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, high volume capacity? Do you enjoy competing against time and budget constraints to complete projects? If so, take the leap and make your mark at Plan Group!

Responsibilities

• Establish and achieve project targets and milestones to deliver mechanical projects on-time and within budget.
• Provide active promotion and leadership in Health and Safety.
• Monitor and provide status updates of work in progress, forecasts, cost control and project schedule in line with Plan Group’s T.I.M.E. efficiency program.
• Proactively identify and bring to management’s attention potential problems and/or schedule delays.
• Follow up to ensure accurate project forecasting.
• Monitor and analyze critical path activities and advise project team accordingly.
• Review and manage short interval planning.
• Lead pre-job planning including estimate turnover, kick off meetings, subcontractor selection, material handling strategies and opportunities for risk management and improved productivity.
• Follow up with site supervision on labour/manpower progress; identify and reduce roadblocks to success.
• Manage project team to ensure requirements for document control, change order process, coordination of equipment and material deliveries, site meetings and progress documentation are adhered to.
• Identify opportunities to provide project team members with regular feedback, coaching and training.
• Build strong relationships with clients, GCs and Engineers to positively contribute to the success of the project.

Qualifications

• You have Mechanical Engineering post‑secondary education or related and a minimum of five years construction project management experience; trade experience a definite asset.
• You have experience managing mechanical commercial and institutional projects.
• Knowledge of Estimating software such as Accubid Change Order, Enterprise – Enterprise Change Order Version and/or Estimating experience is considered an asset.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience utilizing scheduling software preferred (i.e. Microsoft Project and/or Primavera).
• You hold or are working towards a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent considered an asset.
• Experience analyzing and understanding Architectural, Electrical and Mechanical construction drawings and experience working on commercial projects.

Thank you for your interest in joining Plan Group, an equal opportunity employer. Please note that due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process. Should you be contacted for an interview, please advise if accommodations are required.