Electrical Project Manager

MCW Group of Companies•Toronto, ON

61d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Since 1964 the MCW Group has built a solid reputation for the delivery of Professional Consulting Engineering Services, Energy Management Services, and Engineering Development Services. The systems designed by the MCW Group of Companies are built to deliver energy effectively in the form of lighting, heating and cooling, as well as information in the form of voice and data. By the very nature of the solutions provided, the MCW Group of Companies help to create the environments required for Clients to live, educate, work, play and heal. We have created for our clients the largest block of verified carbon emissions savings of any Canadian consulting firm. For more than two decades MCW Consultants Ltd., and its sister company, MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd. have been providing sustainable building designs with the goal to permanently reduce our clients' environmental footprint and create sustainable communities. Benefits of working at MCW: The opportunity to work on significant, innovative, and sustainable projects Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training Collaboration with team members across Canada Comprehensive health and dental benefits RRSP matching Professional development fees covered Our Company is currently seeking a self-motivated, hardworking Electrical Project Manager to join our Toronto Office. In this position, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of electrical projects for our clients in the building industry. This posting is for an existing vacancy within MCW. Position: Electrical Project Manager Location: Downtown Toronto, ON Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 Primary Objective: The Project Manager is the primary point-person responsible for planning, executing, and delivering engineering projects on time, within budget, and in accordance to specifications. To achieve these important goals, the Project Manager will define project requirements and scope, acquire project resources, and supervise the efforts of project team members. Efficient delivery of project deliverables, effective quality control, clear communication of expectations to stakeholders, and upward reporting to senior management are critical tasks that must be performed throughout each project's lifecycle.

Requirements

10+ years of industry related experience including 1-2 years experience in project management
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or actively working toward P.Eng. designation, or a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
Strong understanding of engineering contractors, suppliers and manufacturers
Mechanical and Electrical coordination experience
Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods
Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolutions skills
Advanced interpersonal, team building, leadership and organizational skills
Able to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including technical, professional, and upper management
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with business units, corporate departments, key managers, and other stakeholders
Attention to Detail – Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner while demonstrating concern for thoroughness and accuracy.
Client Focus – Providing service excellence with added value to internal and/or external clients
Interactive Communication – Listening to others and communicating articulately, fostering two-way open communication
Planning & Organizing – Developing, implementing and adjusting plans to reach goals, while ensuring the optimal use of resources. Ability to plan and organize major activities
Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and the solutions to them.
Product Knowledge – Demonstrates solid knowledge and ability of services and suppliers products provided and can apply the competency, with minimal or no guidance.
Project Management – Implementing medium scale projects by planning, monitoring and completing projects, ensuring effective management of scope, resources, time, cost, quality, risk and communications
Resilience – Adapts to ongoing, or regular strenuous work demands while remaining energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands
Results Management – Supervises work/projects by organizing time, work and resources to accomplish in the most effective and efficient way
Team Leadership - Builds strong teams by assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results

Nice To Haves

Construction experience will be considered an asset
Completion of a degree or diploma in project management will be considered an asset
LEED accreditation is an asset

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee Electrical engineering projects of various sizes and complexity
Analyze customer design proposals and specifications to determine cost effective solutions
Ensure professional quality services in all facets of work
Lead a project team to ensure technical accuracy of project deliverables
Manage a team to ensure cost effective, safe and timely completion of projects to meet or exceed client expectations
Manage project activities throughout lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, documentation and other factors necessary for success
Work with clients to deliver the end project
Prepare and review specification and concept reports
Foster new business development opportunities
Maintain and grow current business and client relationships
Provide mentoring to technical staff, assigning duties as required
Visit the site once under construction every 2-3 months
Provide quality and cost control during the design and construction process
Maintain project schedules and project cost summaries to track work progress, budget status, and manpower resource utilization
Escalate and identify the need for additional services and fees
Assist with Shop drawing reviews as required
Overtime as required