Owner’s Representative Project Manager (Buildings & Facilities)
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity
McElhanney Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager with demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience being the Owner’s Representative managing buildings & facilities design and construction projects. You will join our diverse and growing Project Management Division which offers strategic project delivery for McElhanney’s clients. This position is well suited for a driven individual who wants to help clients achieve their vision and mentor others along the way.
The ideal individual has experience managing facilities design and construction projects for government clients and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and industry partners.
Experience managing facilities design and construction is a requirement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Working with multiple McElhanney clients, internal and external, with a focus on project management of buildings and facilities
- Business development, writing proposals and meeting with current and potential clients
- Lead project delivery from initiation through to commissioning
- Facilitate project team meetings and implement Project Management/Execution Plans
- Mentoring and working with our assistant project managers, contract managers and administrators
- Ensuring completion of quality assurance and quality control processes
- Risk identification, analysis and mitigation
- Public consultation and interested party engagement on behalf of our clients
- Participate in consultation with Indigenous Groups
- Work with multiple consultants (design, environmental, etc.), client staff, interested parties, third-party utilities to achieve the project goals
- Short-term travel will be required from time to time
What You’ll Bring
- A degree or diploma in a related field, such as Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or other from an accredited institution
- A minimum of 8 years of related experience in project management of buildings design and construction.
- Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to build and manage relationships with numerous clients, consultants, and interested parties
- Demonstrated ownership of projects and maintaining the best interests of the client
- Ability to work with various interested parties and Indigenous groups, respecting customs and culture
- Experience managing facilities design and construction as the Owner’s Representative is a requirement
- PMP or other PMI certification is an asset
- Experience working with government clients is an asset
- Advanced computer (Microsoft Office, MS Project, PowerPoint), technical writing and presentation skills
What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $91,520 - $135,200 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Choice of location at one of our Alberta or British Columbia offices
- Hybrid work environment with opportunity to work from home on set days
- Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
- Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
- Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
- Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
- A work culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
- Continuous support for your professional development and growth
- Ability to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
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