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Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager

Recruitment By DesignGreater Vancouver, BC, Canada
28 days ago
Job description

Our client, an award-winning Canadian mechanical and electrical engineering consulting firm, is seeking an Electrical Project Manager for their Vancouver office. This is a permanent, full-time position, paying approximately 90-120k and offering a slew of perks at a company that is “Great Place to Work” certified! This firm offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive group benefits, a health spending account, RRSP matching, an employee share ownership program, competitive vacation time and more.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare, or assist Principal-in-charge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report.
  • Review and manages the design in terms of construction budgets.
  • Perform or arrange reviews of existing installations and interpret / manage the impact on the project.
  • Prepare all calculations and select all equipment.
  • May assign tasks to designers and CAD Technicians where appropriate.
  • Understand Codes and Standards relevant for the project and communicates all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Ensure proper coordination of documents with internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).
  • Understand (construction) project procurement methodologies and recommend or apply such method for the project.
  • Review all deliverables for the project including reports, calculations, drawings, or / and specifications to ensure completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
  • Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
  • Where requested by the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal, act as a contract administrator for designated projects to ensure timely completion of all contract administration activities for project.
  • Ensure that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines.
  • Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.
  • Prepare all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.
  • Ensure tasks are completed accurately and with the assigned hours / fee.
  • Respond to both technical and financial queries related to the project.
  • Keep the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal advised of all changes in scope of work and prepares amendments to the contract (e.g. Request of Additional fee-RAF) for review and submission to client.
  • Support the process of accounts receivable.
  • Ensure the internal project team coordination processes by discipline are complete.
  • Prepare and actively monitor a schedule of tasks required to complete the project including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance.
  • Liaise with external consultants and vendors to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Organize and attend client meetings and deliver presentations to client / owner.

Who You Are

  • Five or more years of project engineering experience in the field of electrical building services.
  • A senior C.E.T. with equivalent experience and abilities will also be considered.
  • Strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
  • Possesses sound communications skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
  • Demonstrated experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects.
  • Knowledgeable about the provincial building code, electrical code, CSA, ULC, IEEE, IES and NFPA standards.
  • Possess superb problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, methods and standards.
  • If interested, please email your resume to [email protected].

    We appreciate all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.