Project Manager - Coquitlam, Canada - Western Pacific Enterprises

Western Pacific Enterprises

Verified Company

Coquitlam, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About the Role:

The Project Manager is responsible for cost estimates and general operational oversight of various commercial and industrial electrical construction projects.

Company Overview

Since our inception in 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada.

Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia's largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System.

Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

Essential Functions

Prepare project construction schedules
Submit "Requests for Information" to clients
Manage daytoday activities of assigned projects
Act as the main pointofcontact for project personnel
Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, submit deliverables, and address outstanding open items as requested by clients
Prepare lookahead documents and weekly, monthly progress reports and billing information
Review and monitor job costs versus budgets
Report regularly to management team
Prepare complete cost estimates (labor and material) for commercial & industrial projects within set deadlines
Perform field takeoffs/evaluations for estimate preparation
Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
Prepare bills of material and other information for use by purchasing
Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
Schedule and attend field walkdowns with customers, subcontractors, and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements
Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
Coordinate closely with project management
Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Companydesignated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industryspecific professional and ethical standards, if applicable
Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Companydesignated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industryspecific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

About You:

Qualifications

3+ years of project management and estimating experience in the electrical industry
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledgeable with specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services
Knowledgeable of the N.E.C. and all relevant local codes
Able to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other documents as they relate to electrical work
Proficient with estimating software such as Accubid or equivalent
Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
Team player who is able to successfully work with diverse internal and external partners
Selfdriven with the ability to stay ontask for extended periods of time

What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits
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Salary
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Two days per week remote work option for non-field roles depending on position and performance.
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Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
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Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
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Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
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ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - $250 quarterly, $1,000 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.

Annual
Vacation starting at
10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days:
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more).
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

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