Electrical Project Manager

In the role of Project Manager (PM), the PM will be responsible for all aspects of Project Management within the Service Group for assigned projects, including estimating, startup, obtaining building permits, preparing tenders, budgets, change order management and construction schedules. The PM will work with in-house and external construction personnel to ensure project construction is executed in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining integrity of design and will work closely with the organization to ensure feasibility and costing of projects.

In the role of Electrical Estimator, the Estimator will be responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including materials and labour. He or she will be tasked with preparing and maintaining a list of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors. This individual analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation in the preparation of accurate, profitable electrical estimating, budgeting time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services by performing the duties listed below.

Role and Responsibilities

Project Manager

• Estimate and/or manage all assigned projects from start to finish including start-up, building permits, construction management process and change management.
• Prepare Tender Process, Budgets, Estimates, Construction Schedules, progress, and monthly reports
• Review and comment on shop drawings along with Design Manager
• Manage trade contractor site meetings, RFI's, invoices and control document process
• Observe that Work Safe Practices are being followed during site visits
• Verify the accuracy of change orders and ensures change orders are signed by client
• Manage completion requests and Tenant Occupancy dates and Project close out
• Ensure all contractual issues are resolved and dealt with in a timely manner
• Coordinates and directs the buy-out of trade contracts including a scope of work review
• Finalize all sub-trade contractual issues
• Prepare contract with trades
• Manage internal or external contractors or trades
• Primary liaison with site superintendents and sub-trades
• Provide construction direction and oversight to project team comprised of designers, estimators, and PCs
• Coordinate Site Superintendents and project workforce needs with General Superintendent
• Familiarize the project team with the terms of the project contract (Contract with Owner) and proposal
• Identify suitable service offerings for clients.
• Provide recommendations to client on all bid summaries
• Maintain rapport with clients
• Establish a Project Charter for each approved project, defining the projects goals, objectives, risks, assumptions, staffing levels, roles and responsibilities, work breakdown structure, milestones, and deliverables.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, risk analyses, and ROI calculations to determine project feasibility.
• Manage project activities throughout lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, scheduling, documentation, budget, and other factors necessary for success.
• Plan all project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and micro-deliverables using the appropriate software tools and/or PM methods.
• Organize project teams into suitable workgroups and guide the teams throughout their efforts to produce deliverables according to specification.
• Establish and deliver mechanisms for tracking project progress and reporting to stakeholders via a formal communications plan.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings and forums to solicit feedback, input, and expectations; incorporate these into project plans.
• Track all project costs to ensure completion within budget; procure extra budget funding where necessary.
• Closely monitor the efforts and billing of third-party workers, such as consultants, contractors, and other specialists.
• Identify and resolve conflicts within project teams and associate work; create contingency plans to mitigate risk.
• Manage project dependencies.
• Conduct project postmortems to identify areas for improvement; make recommendations based on findings.
• Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Interface with client representatives, architect representative, subcontractors, security, etc.
• Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s).
• Authorize/approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, change requests, etc.

Electrical Estimator

• Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design-build or general tender work, up to any size and complexity.
• Prepare materials, labour and equipment cost estimations according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications; without supervision, including project closings.
• Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare and maintain a list of suppliers, contractors and sub-trades and negotiate with them as necessary to obtain most competitive and profitable prices.
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Organizes and manages a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
• Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
• Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

skills and qualifications

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Technical Diploma, Professional Engineer, C.E.T., Gold Seal Constructor or PMP.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans.
• A solid understanding of all construction trades and construction techniques.
• Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills.
• Effectiveness in the areas of construction safety and productivity.
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation, including OH&S regulations and related building codes.
• Labor relations and union contract and procedure expertise.
• Commitment to a team environment, with established team building abilities.
• Ability to work safely in a construction environment.
• Superior leadership qualities with a demonstrated track record of dealing successfully with internal and external customers.
• Results-oriented individual with the ability to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and deadlines.
• Understanding fundamentals of contracts and experience in managing contractors under the terms of a contract.
• Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, with a minimum of five years estimating experience in the Electrical Contracting industry, and practical knowledge of field requirements and restrictions; OR
• Electrician's License with a minimum of eight years estimating experience and/or training; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience; and successful completion of estimating program in post-secondary education environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Key Competencies

• Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolutions skills.
• Superb creation and facilitation of meetings, feedback sessions, and briefings to create consensus among stakeholders.
• Strong Communication Skills; able to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including laborers, technical, professional, and upper management.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with business units, corporate departments, key managers, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word processing software; Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software, successful completion of post-secondary Estimating program - equivalent to Accubid estimating program - Level 3, and strong working knowledge of MS Project or similar project management software.

Working Conditions

• Physical ability to lift to 50lb.
• Travel to the site, and off-site locations will be required.
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g., steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.
• Hazards associated with the trade.
• Work both indoors and outdoors.
• Will be exposed to construction site

Additional Notes

OZZ Electric is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. Our goal is to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives.

All aspects of employment decisions at OZZ Electric are based on the needs of the business and job requirements as well as individual qualifications, without regard to gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability.

Our best asset is our people - and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

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