MEP Construction Assistant Project Manager

Job title: MEP Construction Assistant Project Manager

Company: Turner Construction

Job description: Division: Canada – VancouverProject Location(s): Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CANMinimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education:
Job Family: Construction
Compensation: Salaried ExemptAbout TurnerTurner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large and complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community. With a staff of over 10,000 employees, the company completes $15 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year. Turner offers clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.Our vision is to be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. We plan and deliver building projects of all types and sizes-schools and hospitals, stadiums and museums, airports, data centers, offices and more-throughout North America and in 30 countries around the world.Our reputation for integrity, working safely, delivering complex and challenging projects, and driving innovation to bring our whole industry forward has been earned over many years.Canadian Presence – VancouverOur local team consists of 150 highly dedicated professionals, whose unique experience includes projects in various market sectors, including but not limited to commercial buildings and interiors, higher education, healthcare, industrial, and government. We are proud to have been awarded one of BC’s 2023 Top 100 Employers, and to have representation on the 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction list.Position Description· Manage, evaluate, and assess information related to Mechanical and Electrical systems necessary to construct project on time in a safe manner, within budget, and to quality as specified by contract documents

• Supports preconstruction activities to ensure consistency with project procurement model.
• Provide constructability and value engineering reviews for all mechanical and electrical systems.
• Provide input to Project Managers and Superintendents for schedule development with regards to durations and sequencing of work within overall project schedule framework.
• Implement management process for mechanical and electrical RFI’s, shop drawings and administration of mechanical/electrical project completion requirements.
• Assist in development of overall project budget, evaluation of tender packages and pricing, forecasting and monitoring project cash flows.
• Develop a detailed commissioning program, in collaboration with the MEP trades, which should include details of the MEP QA/QC process, Cx process, and an extensive documentation catalog to track equipment through all stages of the commissioning process.
• Manage and report on the commissioning process, checking that the commissioning agent has developed a commissioning plan and all necessary test sheets and documentation.
• Define roles and reporting structure within MEP team to ensure M&E deficiencies are addressed and closed.
• Plan the mechanical and electrical components of a construction project and ensure applicable activities fit within the overall project framework
• Chair project M&E meetings, determining the status of the job in terms of scheduling and costing and solve complex technical issues
• Monitor a project’s material and labour costs for mechanical and electrical components and assure accurate quality reporting is being conducted
• Manage project commissioning team to provide a record of systems performance
• Prepare and implement training programs to ensure successful transition from the construction team to facility management

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Specifically relating to mechanical and electrical systems:
• · Lead Turner project team, Subcontractors, Owner’s consultants and representatives to ensure optimal alignment and efficient systems installation.
• · Prepare and manage contract item’s list for all components, materials, and systems to ensure Required-on-Job (ROJ) dates comply with project schedule with appropriate approval status.
• · Participate in schedule update meetings and provide latest information for informed and accurate schedule.
• · Evaluate and manage the processing of RFI’s.
• · Manage budget including the review, evaluation, and negotiation of all change orders with understanding of the financial status of all subcontractors.
• · Supervise, coach and mentor Assistant MEP Coordinators.
• · Co-lead MEP Coordination Process with Virtual Design Construction Engineer to ensure overall installation complies with design requirements, operations and maintenance fundamentals, and quality standards.
• · Prepare scope of work documents with division of responsibility for trades and specific scopes of work for temporary operations.
• · Partner with the Superintendent to resolve conflicts between the mechanical and electrical systems with site logistics plan and in compliance with project schedule.

• · Co-lead with Superintendent the overall turnover process including start-up, testing, commissioning and closeout.
• · Conduct regular project walkthroughs with MEP staff to ensure work proceeds in accordance with contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
• · Conduct Quality Control (QC) inspections to ensure installations are per contract documents and in accordance with approved shop drawings.
• · Identify and inform field staff of difficult installation requirements in sufficient time to allow for proper planning and execution.
• · Manage and secure municipal and agency documentation required for temporary certificates of information and system operation.
• · Create and implement the quality control plan with Superintendent.
• · Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• · Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering and minimum of 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience relating to mechanical and electrical systems
• · Technical expertise and understanding of mechanical and electrical systems that support a broad array of project types in our portfolio and how they interrelate with each other
• · General Contractor MEP Experience
• · Business acumen to plan, manage, and execute responsibilities
• · Excellent verbal and written business communication skills
• · Demonstrate personal attributes leadership and management to development high performing team
• · Proficient computer skills and Microsoft suite of applications

What We OfferAt Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey.The annual base salary range for this position may be $95,000 to $120,000, depending on experience and fit. Besides a competitive base compensation, we offer a thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, Summer Fridays, gym access, referral bonus program, regular social events, soft and hard skill training opportunities, and much more!OpportunitiesCommunity & Citizenship Committee: Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company’s values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.Social Committee: Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.Growth and Development: Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees’ capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe following descriptions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee frequently views a computer monitor, is required to sit, handle objects, tools, or control, and reach with hands, talk, and hear.How to ApplyWe are always looking for talented people who fit our positive culture and are passionate about what they do. If you feel Turner is for you, here is how to apply:

• · Click ‘apply’ on this page.
• · Add your cover letter and resume to our Careers Portal.
• · Connect with one of our Turner team members through LinkedIn.

Thank you for your interest in Turner. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunitiesTurner is an Equal Opportunity Employer -minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Expected salary: $95000 – 120000 per year

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Sat, 18 May 2024 22:59:26 GMT

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