Project Manager - Construction

About the role

Ocean Park Mechanical is one of the premier design-build mechanical contractors in Western Canada and Western USA, with operations in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Texas, and British Columbia. Specializing in value added engineering and design-build projects, our goal is always to build the most efficient systems for the best value possible.

With projects ranging from low-rise and high-rise residential, hotels, and offices, as well as industrial and commercial projects, we have continually proven our ability and desire to provide the best service possible for our clients. By providing the majority of mechanical requirements in-house, including engineering, 3D-design, plumbing, sheet metal, HVAC, refrigeration, and controls, we are a “ONE-STOP” shop for any project.

The Project Manager reports directly to the Regional Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversight of one or more projects/teams at multiple sites or large complex projects
• Tendering, selecting, and awarding sub-contracts
• Participate in the design development process to collaborate and value-engineer construction methods to reduce time and cost
• Conduct Start-Up Meetings and Post Project Analysis to evaluate project success and areas of improvement for future projects
• Create budgets and other targets for projects
• Establish a project guideline for each approved project that defines the goals, objectives, risks, assumptions, staffing levels, roles and responsibilities, work breakdown structure, milestones and deliverables
• Manage all subcontractors and suppliers to ensure quality and cost control
• Oversee and monitor all trade contractors change orders and owner-driven changes
• Maintain labor hours and job progress and cost
• Oversee and distribute project documents where required (RFI’s, procurement, change logs, submittal schedules, POs, etc.)
• Ensure applications are submitted for required permits
• Facilitate weekly meetings with Foreman and Designers
• Evaluate manpower efficiency and adjust if required
• Manage completion requests for occupancy/close out and create owner manual
• Act as a liaison between the general contractor(s) and the sub-trades
• Ensure compliance of all health and safety regulations
• Resolve conflicts between OPM employees, general contractors, and sub trades
• Ensure client satisfaction throughout the life cycle of the project

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Plumbing/HVAC project management
• Experience with managing subcontractors and vendors
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to track change orders with both owners and subcontractors
• Ability to ensure accurate completion of project scope
• Meets sensitive deadlines on a consistent basis
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at a time
• Sound knowledge of Building Code and Safety Regulations
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite including MS Excel, and MS Project
• Knowledge of Viewpoint Spectrum ERP an asset
• Knowledge of Trimble AutoBid and Bluebeam an asset
• Self-motivated and able to lead and motivate team members
• Thoughtful and confident decision-making and high ethical standards
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think and react quickly under pressure
• Service-oriented approach in working with technical and non-technical business owners and different personality types
• High attention to detail and high level of organization required to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Reliable, dependable, and professional
• Career-minded individual seeking an opportunity for future growth

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $120,000 to $160,000 D.O.E
• Company Paid Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, Life
• Optional benefits: Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness insurance
• 401 (K) with company match up to 4%
• Paid Vacation, sick days, and holidays