Job Title: Project Manager – Mechanical
Location: Halifax, NS
TP-18252
Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has earned a reputation as a trusted Canadian multi-disciplinary engineering firm, with 10 offices across five provinces and 700 employees. Their employees play a key role in designing and providing expertise in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields. They apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on some of the most exciting projects across Canada.
Smith + Andersen's values drive and define everything they do, showcasing a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship, and quality work developed over nearly six decades in business. They are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for their highly collaborative culture and for empowering employees to excel.
Meridia is happy to partner with Smith + Andersen in the recruitment of a talented engineer to join their team as Project Manager – Mechanical.
Role Description
Located in the Halifax office, the Project Manager - Mechanical will be responsible for handling and executing multiple complex projects. As an integral member of the team, you will act as technical expert to ensure projects are executed to the highest standards and contribute to the development of efficient and sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare drawings and construction specifications that guide the successful execution of projects while adhering to quality and safety standards.
- Engage in both conceptual and detailed design engineering to shape the project's technical aspects.
- Prepare calculations, select equipment, and assign tasks as needed.
- Coordinate documents and reports with project teams, review all deliverables for accuracy, manage budgets, and enforce company standards.
- Act as contract administrator when requested, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
- Manage drawing reviews, prepare change notices, and address technical and financial queries.
- Inform the Principal-in-Charge of scope changes and prepare contract amendments.
- Support accounts receivable, ensure team coordination, monitor project schedules, liaise with consultants and vendors, and organize client meetings and presentations.
Your Qualifications
Within the field of mechanical building services, you have prior project engineering experience and a relevant educational background. You are a natural leader who can work collaboratively as well as you can independently. You are driven by your meticulous work ethic and possess strong oral and written communication skills able to adapt your approach depending on your audience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the building services industry with a proven track record of successfully executing complex projects.
Your qualifications include:
- Years of relevant work experience in the field of mechanical building services.
- Bachelor of Engineering or Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering; Registration or eligibility for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia.
- A Senior Certified Engineering Technologist with equivalent experience may also be considered.
- A comprehensive understanding of relevant Codes and Standards, construction project procurement methodologies, and advanced knowledge of provincial building codes, ASHRAE, CSA, and NFPA standards is necessary.
- Experience in healthcare facilities, including Infection Control Certification (CAN/CSA Z312 and CSA Z32) is an asset.
- Experience in project management, working on projects from concept to detailed engineering.
- Ability to work well independently or within a team environment.
- A proactive approach to tasks and strong initiative.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Flexible and adaptable problem-solving skills.
- LEED certification / Experience implementing sustainable design (LEED projects) is an asset.
Choosing Smith + Andersen means a career filled with meaningful work and exciting opportunities. They offer competitive salary and benefits, including a health spending account, and employer matching RRSP. They promote excellent work-life balance, offering flexible hours and half-day Fridays year-round. Employees can also participate in the Employee Share Ownership and Purchase Time Off programs and take advantage of the Transit Subsidy program. In addition, they host a variety of community and social events, fostering a collaborative and engaging workplace culture.
For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit: www.smithandandersen.com.
Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.
To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.
For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and tpugh@kbrs.ca or Emma Roberts, Recruitment Specialist at 902-424-1104 and eroberts@kbrs.ca, or please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
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