Electrical Specialist

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Be a part of our team where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect collaboration and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Director of Operations the Electrical Specialist will provide electrical construction leadership in the forms of office/coordination work as well as field level supervision on the assigned project. They will coordinate activities required in the pre-construction construction and start-up and commissioning of all building systems including but not limited to temporary services site services elevator and electrical systems while working collaboratively with the project team including site and office staff.

This position will be primarily based in Winnipeg with required travel to project sites throughout Southern Manitoba.

Pre-Construction/Design Coordination

• Perform detailed reviews of all construction drawings to identify potential conflicts between architectural/structural elements and electrical installations.
• Review of electrical shop drawings and coordination with mechanical shop drawings.
• Review progress of electrical trades scope of work.
• Assist in the selection of electrical equipment if required.
• Review constructability of proposed electrical systems for projects.
• Schedule and monitoring of major electrical deliverables.

Schedule

• Assist the Bird Project Manager and Project Superintendent in the overall project schedule development specifically with respect to site services electrical elevator and fire suppression systems.
• Lead the development of the detailed testing and commissioning schedule by coordinating with consultants trades and other subcontractors. Assist in coordinating with the overall project schedule.
• Work with the team to find solutions to conflicts in structural architectural electrical drawings and specifications and follow-up with consultants and sub-trades to completion.

Quality Control

• Develop QA/QC program onelectrical scope.
• Coordinate all Site Services / Elevator / Electrical Quality Control. Ensure trade work is being completed as per the plans and specifications.
• Witness of inspection testing and record progress. Coordinate consultant inspections as required.
• Maintain an inspection log update as new inspections are received.
• Ensure the wall and ceiling inspections are completed by electrical subcontractors and signed off prior to drywall and/or acoustic ceilings being installed. Review the progress of record drawings being maintained by the subcontractors.
• Conduct monthly site safety inspections.
• Plan direct and coordinate on-site electrical activities to comply with specifications requirements and codes.

Sub-trade Coordination

• Understand the Building Systems and work directly with the site services elevator mechanical and electrical project managers and superintendents to assist in coordinating their work.
• Understand the complete Building Systems scope including bid documents VE Addenda FF&E etc. and be familiar with contracts to ensure trade compliance.
• Attend weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Perform regular site inspections to ensure general conformance and quality of the installations and to verify schedule progress.
• Monitor the subcontractor progress against the project schedule and ensure appropriate manpower levels are maintained. Report findings to the Site Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Review the site services elevator and electrical contractors monthly progress billing to ensure compliance with progress and equipment on site.

Submittals and Shop Drawings

• Produce monitor and track a complete submittal log for all site services elevator and electrical subcontract submissions including commissioning and closeout of the build.
• Review all elevators and electrical submissions prior to distribution to ensure completeness and conformance to the contract documents.
• Following the return of these submissions from the consultant team complete a secondary review to ensure no major changes in scope have occurred return to subcontractor. Ensure that all resubmissions are received in a timely manner.
• Perform verification checks between shop drawings and specifications on all major equipment upon delivery to site.
• Stay current with all RFIs COs addenda and shop drawings.

Change Order Management

• Review all site instructions and change requests identifying the site services elevator and electrical documents to ensure there is adequate information to provide adequate pricing constructability and schedule impacts.
• Review all RFIs against the drawings prior to submission to the consultant. Identify all costs and/or schedule impacts to the Project Manager.
• Review all site services elevators and electrical quotations and discuss all cost issues with the site service elevator and electrical subcontractors. if there are any questions or concerns. Identify comments and concerns to the Project Manager.

Site Services

• Assist all project staff in establishing the construction plan and temporary services layout.
• Assist the project team with temporary services procurement.
• Coordinate the installation and maintenance of site services: sewer water power and gas.
• Maintain monthly reports and logs for all gas and power meters.

Commissioning and Building Occupancy

• Liaise with building authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate all facets of project close-out including commissioning operation and maintenance manuals spare part inventory deficiencies and warranty work.
• Lead electrical closeout plan development and implementation.
• Expedite correction of all identified deficient items and verify all items have been corrected prior to re-inspection.
• Perform a constant review of the As-Built drawings and specifications and at project completion obtain and verify final As-Built drawings and specification submission for final payment release.

What We Are Looking For

• Red Seal Journeyperson Certification undergraduate degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering construction management or related field is considered an asset
• 5 years experience in electrical construction
• Past experience with data centers and Health Care Facilities is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering systems principles and practices
• Knowledge of commercial construction practices and techniques and industry regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of Construction Safety Standards and protocols
• Demonstrated success in providing value via constructability reviews identified cost savings market sensitivity and innovation
• Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently

We Put Safety First

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We Create Opportunity

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