We require a Restoration Project Manager – Calgary
The role of a Project Manager will vary from managing projects (including managing clients and contractors), to mentoring and leading members of the Engineering team. In general, the Project Manager will work alongside Project Associates and Principals.
The following sections summarize typical responsibilities of a Restoration Project Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Attitude
- Have a positive, supportive, compassionate, and empathetic attitude
- Have a strong work ethic
- Be a team leader, through leading by being a positive example
- Take ownership and responsibility for your work
- Bring solutions to the team and guide other team members
- Be client-centric (the business is built on providing engineering services at a much higher level of client interaction and commitment than the industry standard; the goal, which is the responsibility of every team member, is not just to meet the client’s expectations, but to exceed their expectations in every way)
Marketing
Promote a positive reputation for the company through positive and professional interaction with clients, contractors, suppliers, etc.Have a thorough understanding of all the services we provide, to be supportive of client requests and in order to help us pursue new work opportunitiesAttend professional and non-professional networking events to maintain and grow our industry reputation with clients, contractors, suppliers, and potential new hiresDevelopment
Take initiative to further company’s industry-related knowledge through :Learning and being up to date on applicable standards and building codesResearching new products and technologiesCapturing information to further develop our cost data base, technical specifications, typical drawings, or other master documentsStaying up-to-date with market conditions, including significant changes that would affect clients, contractors, suppliers, other engineering firms, etc.Attending industry-related seminars, workshops, and presentationsShare project experiences and lessons learned with the engineering teamShare industry information with the team (e.g., information about other engineering firms, clients, contractors, suppliers, and products)TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Delivery
Provide accurate, reliable, and timely information to the teamCommunicate in a concise, organized, and courteous mannerManage timelines and workloads of team members, including allocating resources as needed to prioritize deliverablesBe responsible for the schedule of deliverables and keeping clients updated on projectsMonitor project budgets and adjust company’s fees or level / frequency of services where applicablePrepare and manage project invoices, purchase orders, or other related billingsProposals
Identify and evaluate client needs (what is the problem, what is the client expecting as an outcome and why?)Develop a proposed scope of work (how can we solve the problem?)Develop a proposed fee and timing for the workInvestigations / Evaluations
Review available documents (past engineering reports, building drawings, etc.; when possibly critiquing an external Engineer’s written work, we shall advise the Engineer of our undertaking as a respectful courtesy)Manage the client’s expectations for our site visit and notify the client of any destructive investigation / special access that they should be awareCarry out site investigations / reviewsPrepare and / or review investigation and evaluation reportsDesign
Keep the client updated on the design progressDiscuss with the client any design aspects that require client feedback or approvalPrepare and / or review written scopes of work, outlining key aspects of the projectPrepare and / or review technical specifications for accepted materials and execution of the workPrepare and / or review design drawings and detailsTendering
Confirm contractor interest and availability to bid on projectsSchedule and attend bidders meeting to introduce the project scope to the contractorsPrepare and / or review addenda when required to clarify the project scope or to make amendments to the bid packageEvaluate and summarize contractor bidsPrepare recommendations on overall project scopes and budgets, based on the bids receivedConstruction Review
Manage the frequency and timing of company’s site review for construction projectsPrepare and / or review site visit reports to distribute to the contractor and clientProvide and / or review additional direction to the contractor to address issues that may come up during constructionDiscuss timing of mock-ups, site testing, or other key stages of site review with the contractor, to make sure the contractor understands companies expectationsAdministration for Construction Projects
Prepare and / or review contracts between the contractor and ownerPromptly review contractor invoices and certify the amounts to be paid by the owner (certifications shall be submitted adhering to (or exceeding) time restriction requirements)Prepare and / or review change ordersPromptly prepare and / or review certifications of completionManagement for Construction Projects
Chair regular construction site meetings with the contractor and ownerProvide and / or review regular project updates to the ownerMonitor construction budgets and schedules, and work closely with the contractor and owner to manage budget or schedule changes