Mechanical Engineering Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Toronto, Ontario

Remote /Hybrid

Engineering Firm
Competitive Salary Package

OUR CLIENT
An opportunity exists in our client's Toronto office for a highly motivated Mechanical Project Manager / Lead to join a leading firm across Western Canada. This company have a well-established presence and a strong portfolio of work across a variety of sectors.

THE ROLE
In this role you will be responsible for managing the mechanical engineering on a variety of buildings projects ranging in size and complexity, with a focus on residential, public, mixed use, institutional and commercial buildings.
Responsibilities include:

• Analyze client design proposals and specifications to determine cost effective solutions.
• Provide guidance to clients, technical staff and sub-consultants to ensure projects are technically sound and completed successfully.
• Coordinate with other disciplines internally as well as externally with consultants and architects.
• Ensure professional quality services in all facets of work.
• Provide quality and cost control during the design and construction process.
• Work with the project team to ensure technical accuracy of project deliverables.
• Manage project activities throughout lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, documentation and other factors necessary for success.
• Prepare and review specification and concept reports.
• Maintain project schedules and project cost summaries to track work progress, budge status and manpower resource utilization.
• Identify and address the need for additional services and fees to clients in a timely fashion.
• Work with the field review team during the construction phase and ensure ASHRAE compliance and LEED where applicable.
• Keep apprised of industry and technical trends, codes, and standards
• Contribute to the Design building HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems.
• Coordinate and be responsible for mechanical engineering designs, drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with Architects and projects teams to ensure design requirements are met and to solve design problems and technical issues
• Nurture and maintain strong client relationships in and for execution of projects,
• Support specific proposal, and project efforts.
• Conduct peer reviews of engineering calculations, drawings and specifications within the mechanical team.
• Assist in preparing detailed engineering design calculations.
• Assist junior staff

WHAT'S REQUIRED

• Registered EIT or Engineer with APEGA
• 10+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 3+ years of experience working with project management in Mechanical Engineering from within North America
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of and experience with high performance and sustainable building practices an asset
• Excellent knowledge of national and provincial building codes and standards.
• Working understanding of and familiarity with AutoCAD. Exposure to BIM and Revit will be an asset, so as to be able to review drawings.
• Good organization, coordination, and project management skills to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Good verbal communication and soft skills - able to work effectively with clients, teams and consultants.
• Able to work in a fast pace environment on multiple projects simultaneously.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Work for an excellent company with a strong presence in Canada
• Competitive compensation package, great benefits
• Collaborative team culture
• Opportunity for professional development

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