Project Manager

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership & Scheduling

• Take ownership of assigned mechanical construction projects from award through closeout.
• Review contracts, scopes of work, drawings, specifications and project schedules.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, priorities and manpower plans.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and coordinate corrective actions when delays arise.
• Coordinate with Forepersons, Site Supervisors, trades, suppliers and other project stakeholders.

Mechanical Construction Coordination

• Manage commercial plumbing, HVAC and mechanical construction activities.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications; identify conflicts and constructability issues.
• Coordinate mechanical work with General Contractors, consultants and other trades.
• Conduct site visits and attend project coordination meetings as required.
• Coordinate commissioning, deficiency resolution and project closeout.

Cost Control, Billing & Change Orders

• Monitor project budgets, labour, materials, equipment, rentals and subcontractor costs.
• Review project costs and identify potential overruns or risks to profitability.
• Prepare or review progress claims/payment applications and supporting documentation.
• Identify scope changes, prepare change-order requests and maintain change-order logs.
• Coordinate with office/accounting staff regarding purchase orders, invoices and project costs.

Procurement & Documentation

• Coordinate material takeoffs, purchasing requirements, deliveries and long-lead items.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, site instructions and project correspondence.
• Maintain accurate project records, schedules, logs and progress reports.
• Ensure project documentation is submitted accurately and on time.
• Client & General Contractor Relations
• Communicate professionally with General Contractors, consultants, engineers, suppliers and clients.
• Attend meetings, report project status and follow through on action items.
• Resolve issues proactively and escalate risks with practical recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct mechanical construction project management Canadian experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage mechanical construction projects with meaningful responsibility for schedule, coordination, costs and closeout.
• Experience with commercial plumbing, HVAC and/or related mechanical construction.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Experience coordinating directly with General Contractors, consultants, site teams and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of project schedules, procurement, RFIs, shop drawings, change orders and progress claims.
• Strong organization, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook, and familiarity with construction/project-management software.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to project sites throughout the GTA as required.

Assets

• Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management education.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software.
• Experience with QuickBooks or other job-costing/accounting systems.
• Experience managing commercial, industrial or institutional projects.
• PMP certification or relevant professional designation.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate is proactive, organized and accountable; understands both field operations and project administration; anticipates issues before they become costly; and can manage competing deadlines while communicating clearly with site teams and clients.

Pay: $61,300.00-$90,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Concord, ON L4K 1G6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you prepared or reviewed progress claims/payment applications and change orders? Please briefly describe your role.

What construction management, scheduling or job-costing software have you used?

• What types of mechanical projects have you managed, and what was the approximate value of the largest project you managed?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Concord, ON L4K 1G6 (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: In person