Building Systems - Toronto, Canada - PCL Construction

PCL Construction

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The future you want is within reach.
At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

Here's how a Building Systems (MEP) Preconstruction Coordinator for our Toronto District office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage MEP design build/design assist subtrades, and MEP consultants to develop competitive design build projects
Liaise with energy modelling consultants and building operators to evaluate operational and sustainability impacts of various MEP design solutions
Review designs and specifications for value, coordination, functionality, AHJ compliance, constructability, and maintainability, and produce recommendations
Review and analyze drawings, reports, specifications, performance specifications, and standards and identify risks and opportunities
Coordinate with other estimators to ensure complete and properly delineated scopes where MEP, architectural or civil scopes may overlap or interface
Develop MEP scopes and assemble conceptual estimates on projects in early development stages or with incomplete design
Solicit, analyze, and make recommendations on MEP trade pricing
Develop and maintain MEP trade and vendor relationships
Develop scoping documents for MEP trades and consultants, including RFPs, tender packages, and subcontracts
Negotiate scope and price with MEP subtrades
Review and negotiate change notices/orders related to building systems and assess their effect on the project budget, scope, and schedule
Liaise with utility providers
Design and handle the procurement of temporary utility services (e.g., power, water, gas, storm, and sewer connections) and construction power and heat systems for their inclusion in the construction plan
Advise on schedule development as it relates to MEP systems design, procurement, permitting, installation, and commissioning and logical links with architectural portions of the schedule
Review and understanding prime contract and building systems subcontract details
Identify and communicate risks and opportunities to the project team and ensure contract management of the trade contractors
Assembly and analysis of historical design and cost data
Track market trends and new technologies and distill and distribute pertinent information to other PCLers
Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues

Qualifications:

Postsecondary diploma or degree in related discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, controls) or trade experience or equivalent
2 years of experience in mechanical/electrical estimating, MEP project management or consulting engineering
Experience in design build projects, PPP Projects, and Healthcare projects are an asset
Exposure to related onsite construction activities are an asset
Indepth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, principles, and practices
Strong understanding of key building systems, including either:
Electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), building automation systems (BAS)
Audiovisual, security, information, communication, automation, and technology (AV / SEC / ICAT / IMIT)
Ability to understand and read mechanical, electrical, architectural, civil, and structural drawings and specifications
Indepth knowledge of construction industry including building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, construction law and building codes, and safety and quality management practices
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, internal parties and trade partners
Ability to leads effective internal and/or external meetings. Presentation skills are an asset.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fastpaced environment, potentially reporting to different people
Planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate tasks
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word) and construction related software including scheduling software (P6), PowerBI, Revit, Assemble and estimating/takeoff software are preferred

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day.

Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing.

We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and