Project Manager (FMO)

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With over 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

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.

Duties & 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.

Competency Requirements:

• Team leader in a collaborative environment
• Self starter and drive for personal growth
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Values and Respects Others
• Coaches and Develops
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
• Strategic Perspective

Qualification Requirements (i.e. Knowledge, Skill, Ability):

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

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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