Mechanical Project Manager, Buildings | Mechanical Contractor | Vancouver / Toronto – Outpost Recruitment

Leading Mechanical Contractor is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to join the team in Vancouver or Toronto with a  focus on new construction as well as retrofit/special projects  The Project Manager will plan, organize, direct, control, evaluate and provide general management oversight of construction projects through conceptualization, scheduling, implementation and all other phases of a construction project. Ensures that specifications are being followed and work is proceeding and delivered on schedule and within budget. Salary $110,000 – $140,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Staff Mentoring & Development of Mechanical Project Manager

• Assigns and reviews workflow of Project Coordinators assigned to projects.
• Directs training and field knowledge development of assigned Project Coordinators in consultation with the General Manager.
• Keeps an eye out for potential new quality personnel to enhance the company’s human resources.

Business Development & Estimating

• Assists with pricing decisions on tenders & change orders.
• Assists in business development plan preparation and execution by means of building relationships with target clients. This includes ongoing personal contact, providing advice and budgeting for potential projects, leading to select invitation on projects or design build proposals.
• On projects where select invitation has been received or as directed by the General Manager, assists the estimating department with the selection of subtrades and suppliers based on relevant project experience.
• Reviews the estimate with the Estimating Manager on the day before the bid closes to identify risk items, establish the not included scope items in writing, and assist in establishing overheads and mark ups.

Sales and Marketing

• Actively engages in securing new work from prospective and former clients.
• Assists the General Manager in targeting marketing opportunities that enhance the company’s position in the marketplace.
• Actively participates in industry organizations to promote the company and solicit quality opportunities.
• Develops and maintains industry contacts.
• Develops sources of supply for future work.

Administrative Functions

• Through monthly meetings, ensures other staff is thoroughly briefed on all current projects and estimates involved with.
• Is thoroughly familiar with relevant plumbing and building codes of local and provincial authority.
• Assists Construction Manager in obtaining permits.
• Assists in developing Job Schedules & Manpower Forecasts.
• Ensures the foremen are thoroughly briefed on all new contracts.
• Suggests and implements strategies to motivate and retain office and field staff.
• Maintains orderly files for budgets, estimates and projects in progress.
• Attends internal coordination meetings.
• Works cooperatively with other staff members to meet company objectives.
• Makes suggestions as to how operations can be improved.
• Keeps the General Manager apprised of his/her day to day activities and information flow by verbal reports and copies of pertinent emails, transmittals, RFQs, quotes, faxes, etc.