Facilities Project Manager

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for overseeing facility and non-facility related projects and assisting with ad-hoc job scopes stemming from Facility Management (FM) contracts. As needed and as volume increases, the PM may also be responsible for overseeing a team of resources to further coordinate the planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluation of construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget. Emphasis is placed on scope development, reporting / monitoring progress, planning / scheduling, and dealing with project changes across FM facilities. Reporting directly into the Sr. Operations Manager, the Project Manager will act as the main point of contact in support of projects or assignments specifically serving Black & McDonald’s core FM Support Service contract with DCC including, but not limited to the following duties:

• Lead the development, implementation, and standardization of project management processes, procedures, and tools to ensure efficient execution of projects and all documentation.
• Plan to execute projects in accordance with Corporate Policy
• Build and maintain customer and supplier/vendor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the industry and promote good customer relationships
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Represent company on matters such as business services and union matters
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
• Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff
• Perform sales calls and visits to potential and existing accounts to generate business
• Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies
• Track project status and provide updates to customer designates during weekly / bi-weekly / monthly meetings;
• Provide assistance for audits or inspections
• Additional resources may be assigned, directly reporting into this position for further support (as needed)
• Ensure that required environmental, health and safety, security and quality assurance programs are implemented as per internal / client specific policies and local codes and regulations;
• Provide oversight and technical guidance for scope / quote development
• Provide assistance with emerging critical responses, on an as needed basis
• Perform site inspections in an effort to increase conformance to safe and best work practices

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with specific software packages and project management tools
• Advanced analytical and time management skills
• Understanding of construction processes and standards, either through work experience or qualifications
• Change Orientation
• Outstanding knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and design documents / specifications
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Problem Solving and Innovation

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• A university degree in civil engineering, a CET, college diploma in construction technology, or related education may be considered an asset.
• A trade license may be considered an asset

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5 years of Projects Management and/or operations management experience in the construction industry
• Experience in the construction industry may substitute for post-secondary education requirements
• Experience in the Facility Management industry may substitute for post-secondary education requirements

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Able to commute regularly to the GTA, and travel throughout Ontario (as needed)
• Security clearance requirements: must be able to get reliability or secret clearance

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

• Ongoing investment in training and development

• Team events and outings year-round

• Interesting and challenging work

• Collaborative and supportive work culture

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages

• Long-term stability