Project Manager (FMO)

Black & McDonald Limited•Thunder Bay, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Black & McDonald’s Projects team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Project Manager is located on site and reports directly to the Operations Manager. Project Manager plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate assigned project(s) from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. Their primary focus is safety, planning, monitoring progress, scheduling, quality, costs management, estimating, reporting, and managing project change under the direction of senior leadership.

Requirements

Secondary diploma or degree in engineering, business administration, technical field, or similar area of study (or equivalent facility experience and knowledge)
5 -10 years of experience in managing projects or facilities as well as implementing process and procedure improvements
Effective leadership skills with a strong focus on facility and business processes
Competency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Familiarity with contract management
Must have a working knowledge of building electrical, mechanical, HVAC and building structural systems
Solid experience leading a mechanical maintenance team
Knowledge of Local and National electrical, building and fire codes
Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals
Excellent time management skills, ability to shift priorities on an ad hoc basis and flexibility with working hours
Ability to be assertive while maintaining diplomacy and political awareness
Ability to motivate, lead and facilitate a cross-functional work team to achieve objectives

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial building, project management, and hydro/Water/HVAC an asset

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, manage and evaluate facility maintenance and operations, contracts, and projects from conception to completion according to schedule, specifications and budget.
Oversee personnel needs of the contract(s) including coaching and training employees, and evaluating employee performance.
Serve as relationship manager to our client, engaging the client in both operational and strategic levels.
Manage overall operation of projects and facilities in the areas of safety, productivity, and efficiency in accordance to contract specifications.
Work as part of a cross-functional team (as required) to identify and make recommendations for areas of potential improvement for the facility, processes, assets, at both operational and capital levels, while identifying associated internal and external risks.
Manage and coordinate facility utility activities (such a boiler, emergency generators, electrical units, etc.)
Prepare proposals for additions, deletions and changes to contract scope as requested by clients.
Scope, track, analyze and trend project costs to ensure work is completed efficiently with accurate reporting to the client.
Schedule, supervise, and monitor subcontracted personnel as needed to accomplish tasks.
Maintain statistics, prepare justification and estimate manpower requirements; requisition and select qualified employees necessary to perform work.
Develop, review, and publish various operational, project, and maintenance reports.
Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with vendors and other third parties to understand challenges and opportunities and to ensure a timely exchange of information to ensure client satisfaction.
Participate in and submit reasonable budget information and analyze financial data.
Interface with internal and external customers regarding status and priority of work.
Review and approve all expenditures for materials, equipment, tools, supplies and subcontractors.
Manage performance against budget, and manage relationships with building/property management, supply and service providers, banks and local legal firms.
Adherence to health, safety, quality control, and environmental policies and programs.
Solve problems and/or conflicts and to maintain open communication with the customer.
Oversee facility quality control programs.
Actively participate in Corporate and site Improvement Programs, develop and implement safety procedures, conduct safety meetings, write reports and maintain related records.