Mechanical Project Manager - Abbotsford, Canada - Krahn

Krahn

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Abbotsford, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Mechanical Project Manager, KD Mechanical - Abbotsford, British Columbia**The Krahn Group of Companies is a full-service multi-discipline engineering firm specializing in commercial, industrial and residential development design. Over the past 30 years, we have established a reputation in Alberta, British Columbia, and other Canadian provinces, for providing the most innovative, comprehensive and cost-effective solutions to clients.

KD Mechanical Consultants is looking for an experienced
Mechanical Project Manager to join their team in Abbotsford, BC This position plays a key role in designing mechanical systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings to deliver energy-saving, safe, and cost-effective solutions to clients.

They will manage project activities from conception to completion. Other duties will fall under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Manager on a project-by-project basis.

Responsibilities:

Review shop drawings, codes and obtain preliminary approvals where appropriate.
Adhere to the development of quality products and service standards for KD Mechanical and ensure compliance.
Oversee the project life cycle from preliminary design through to project turnover.
Participate in predesign meetings with clients to provide timely input on anticipated mechanical schemes.
As required, perform mechanical engineering design and construction services on projects encompassing, but not limited to, the following:
Prepare calculation and perform design requirements for Building Permit/Tender/Construction contract documents.
Coordinate mechanical designs and documents with other disciplines.
During the construction phase of the project prepare site instructions, proposed change notices, review shop drawings, conduct site reviews, and attend site meetings as required or delegate to a project manager.
Perform peer review of contract documents for completeness before issuance for Building Permit/Tender/Construction.
Ensure a schedule of tasks are done for each project and that projects are completed within budgeted hours.
Develop, maintain, and manage relationships with clients, industry leaders, architects, engineers, contractors, etc.
Limited responsibility for the preparation of fee proposals for mechanicalrelated aspects of a project.
Coordinate with other disciplines including but not limited to architects, interior designers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, etc.
Provide feedback to management on areas of improvement
Keep apprised of industry and technical trends
Mentor and coach juniorlevel KD Mechanical employees.

Qualifications:

5 + experience in a building design consulting firm
Post Secondary education in Mechanical, Technology or Similar Engineering
Registered with EGBC or ASTTBC would be an asset
Ability to read Architectural, Structural, Electrical and Civil drawings with mínimal supervision.
Solid understanding of building science, heat transfer, thermodynamics and airflow fundamentals.
Solid knowledge of NFPA, NECB and ASHRAE standards, local building code and plumbing code.
Operating knowledge of AutoCAD is required, Revit would be an asset.
Working knowledge of cooling calculation programs such as HAP or Trace700 is required.
Experience in energy modelling and load calculation programs such as EE4, ComCheck, HAP, HOT2000, eQuest, DesignBuilder, OpenStudio, EnergyPlus, and/or PHPP is an asset.

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