MEP Project Manager

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Mechanical or Electrical Project Manager to join our clients engineering team in Kingston, ON. In this role, you will oversee a variety of projects from tenant fit-ups to high-rise residential buildings, leading our in-house project teams and serving as the liaison with clients, consultants, and construction teams. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic office environment with a wide variety of clients and projects ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000 in construction value.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepare proposals for new projects, identifying scope, schedule, and budget with clients and negotiating associated fees.
• Assemble project teams and manage their efforts to deliver projects on time, within budget, and meeting client expectations.
• Monitor project progress through regular communication with the team, reviewing hours/dollars spent, and keeping clients and Principal-In-Charge updated.
• Attend client meetings, document discussions, and report back to the team.
• Review drawings to ensure they meet client expectations and quality control measures.
• Identify extra scope and negotiate additional fees where applicable.
• Manage sub-consultants to ensure work is completed to company standards and fees are aligned with the proposal.
• Coordinate contract administration activities with the design team and/or field technician.
• Work with the accounting team to prepare monthly invoicing and aid in project collections.
• Establish effective relationships with all parties involved in the project.
• Design mechanical or electrical projects of various complexities and sizes.
• Direct junior staff on design strategies/concepts.
• Prepare project documentation, including drawings and specifications.
• Conduct field reviews and oversee construction administration.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful:

• Solid knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience in project management in the design or construction fields.
• Experience with construction contract law and standard contract documents.
• Experience with pricing projects and managing fees for additional services.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working directly with clients.
• Ability to multi-task and be organized, especially under the stress of multiple project deadlines.
• A result-oriented problem solver who enjoys finding the right solution for each project.
• 8+ years of experience in building design or construction industry.
• University degree or College diploma in a related field including electrical, mechanical, architectural or building science.