Project Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Smith + Andersen

Smith + Andersen

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Role:
Project Manager - Electrical

Location:
Burnaby, BC

Job Type:
Hybrid - WFH + In Office

Salary Range:
$85,000 - $102,500

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with ten office locations in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.

At Smith + Andersen, our employees contribute to some of the most innovative and sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and postsecondary institutions.
Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a
Great Place to Work* for the highly collaborative culture we've built and for empowering employees to do great work

This Opportunity
The Vancouver office of Smith + Andersen is currently seeking an Electrical Project Manager. You're all about prioritization.

While everyone else is focused on their individual tasks, you've got an eye on the larger goals, and have a detailed road map for how to meet those goals.

When others work with you, they know that deadlines won't slip and details won't get missed.

As a natural leader, you're happiest when everyone is moving in the same direction, and you never hesitate to step up and get others the answers they need.

You have clear communication skills, and can effectively wield those skills to make sure clients, consultants, and contractors are kept in the loop.

You can easily manage multiple tasks without getting frazzled, and are eager to take on some of the biggest and most exciting projects in the country.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:
Competitive salary
Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
Purchase Time Off Program (PTO)
Transit Subsidy Program
Wide variety of community and social events

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Great Place to Work-Certified TM

What You'll Do

Prepare, or assist Principalincharge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report.
Review and manages the design in terms of construction budgets.
Perform or arrange reviews of existing installations and interpret/manage the impact on the project.
Prepare all calculations and select all equipment.
May assign tasks to designers and CAD Technicians where appropriate.
Understand Codes and Standards relevant for the project and communicates all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and authorities having jurisdiction.
Ensure proper coordination of documents with internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).
Review all deliverables for the project including reports, calculations, drawings, or/and specifications to ensure completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
Where requested by the Principalincharge or Associate Principal, act as a contract administrator for designated projects to ensure timely completion of all contract administration activities for project.
Ensure that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines.
Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.
Prepare all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.
Ensure tasks are completed accurately and with the assigned hours/fee.
Respond to both technical and financial queries related to the project.
Keep the Principalincharge or Associate Principal advised of all changes in scope of work and prepares amendments to the contract (e.g. Request of Additional feeRAF) for review and submission to client.
Support the process of accounts receivable.
Ensure the internal project team coordination processes by discipline are complete.
Prepare and actively monitor a schedule of tasks required to complete the project including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance.
Liaise with external consultants and vendors to ensure smooth project delivery.
Organize and attend client meetings and deliver presentations to client/owner.