Project Manager (Construction)

Our client, Care Systems Services Ltd. was founded in 1992 in beautiful Vernon BC. They offer full-service building operation supports throughout British Columbia and Southern Alberta. Over the past 30 years, they have installed Automated Logic Control systems in hundreds of buildings, and currently hold over 200 Service Contracts. They take pride in continually raising the bar for customer satisfaction and service response not only within the company, but in the HVAC and Control industry for the Interior of British Columbia.  As an organization operating in both Alberta and BC and experiencing significant growth, they are currently looking to add a Project Manager to their team.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, and working in collaboration with other Project Managers, the successful candidate is responsible to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects involving commercial HVAC systems and building automation technologies. Effective project management at Care Systems requires excellent tactical project management skills, as well as the ability to effectively manage teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery, within budget and established timelines.  Excellent communication skills as well as a strong background, awareness, and technical expertise & knowledge in HVAC control systems and building automation is instrumental to the success of this role.

As a Project Manager, you bring an understanding of estimation and can easily identify how to mitigate risk and maximize resources to ensure that financial targets are met.  You prioritize safety and have excellent knowledge of building products, construction details, relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards and are fully committed to delivering high-quality results.  As a company dedicated to our people, applying a coaching and mentoring mindset to your leadership style and well as leveraging your experience managing strategic and tactical initiatives will be instrumental to your success. Fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, promoting teamwork, communication, and accountability are all key to the success of this role.

As the main point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, you will establish and maintain strong customer relationships, address concerns and manage expectations effectively, as well as ensure customer satisfaction by delivering projects on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Identifying potential risks and obstacles to project success, developing mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and delays;
  
• Proactively monitoring project performance, addressing any deviations from the plan promptly and decisively;
  
• Collaborating with engineers and architects to determine the specifications of projects;
  
• Applying engineering knowledge to evaluate project requirements, propose technical solutions, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations;
  
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that all work meets industry standards and regulatory requirements;
  
• Evaluate project progress and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders;
  
• Meet with contractors and stakeholders and communicate effectively the scope of budgets, progress, performance, and close-outs;
  
• Coordinate and schedule projects with customers, field techs, suppliers, and other team members;
  
• Identify all operation aspects of the job including labour, equipment, consumables and materials along with any sub-contractor requirements with attention to budgetary limitations;
  
• Work with Business Development (Sales) and estimating to transition the job from sales to operations;
  
• Handle customer complaints/discrepancies by providing appropriate resolutions;
  
• Responsible for identifying possible cost saving opportunities and/or risk items that will occur;
  
• Provide monthly reporting and attend site meetings as required;
  
• Adhere to schedules, prioritize workload, and maintain proactive management approach to troubleshooting and problem solving;
  
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Applied Science Technologist of BC Diploma or equivalent considered a strong asset;
  
• PMP Designation or PEng. considered an asset;
  
• 5+ years of experience in a project management position;
  
• Experience working in a commercial mechanical environment;
  
• An in depth understanding of the construction industry and understanding of building codes, contract law and safety regulations;
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; 
  
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and manage several projects at once; 
  
• Exceptional time management skills to meet project deadlines;
  
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities;
  
• Strong attention to detail;
  
• Working knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, and current construction practices and methodology;
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office as well as project management and scheduling software;
  
• Proven ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where the resolution is not readily available.
  
  

This is a full-time opportunity with an excellent total compensation package. We anticipate offering the successful candidate an annual base salary of approximately $80,000 to $110,000 dependent upon previous experience and qualifications.  If you are interested in being considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume as soon as possible; we look forward to exploring this role with you and discussing how you will leverage your knowledge of this industry and your previous leadership experience to lead the way at Care Systems.