Mechanical Engineering - Project Manager

1111 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4M3, Canada Req #7
Friday, April 12, 2024

Since 1964 the MCW Group has built a solid reputation for the delivery of Professional Consulting Engineering Services, Energy Management Services, and Engineering Development Services. The systems designed by the MCW Group of Companies are built to deliver energy effectively in the form of lighting, heating and cooling, as well as information in the form of voice and data.  By the very nature of the solutions provided, the MCW Group of Companies help to create the environments required for Clients to live, educate, work, play and heal.

We have created for our clients the largest block of verified carbon emissions savings of any Canadian consulting firm. For more than two decades MCW Consultants Ltd., and its sister company, MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd. have been providing sustainable building designs with the goal to permanently reduce our clients' environmental footprint and create sustainable communities.

Benefits of working at MCW:

  •  The opportunity to work on significant, innovative, and sustainable projects
  • Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training
  • Collaboration with team members across Canada
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • RRSP matching
  • Professional development fees covered 

The Opportunity:


MCW is currently looking for a self-motivated 
Mechanical Project Manager to join our Vancouver office. This position plays a key role in manage mechanical engineering projects of various sizes and complexity in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings to deliver energy-saving, safe, and cost-effective solutions to clients. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will manage project activities from conception to completion and will be responsible to sign and seal documents and drawings.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to apply their skills and knowledge and to develop their professional career.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 a year

What you’ll get up to:

  • Initiate new business opportunities.
  • Develop and foster client relationships for long-term growth.
  • Ensure projects are managed successfully in terms of design and staff and that they are completed on schedule and on budget to meet or exceed client expectations.
  • Work with clients to provide the best and most appropriate design solutions for their projects.
  • Analyze client design proposals and specifications to determine cost effective solutions.
  • Provide guidance to clients, technical staff and sub-consultants to ensure projects are technically sound and completed successfully.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines internally as well as externally with consultants and architects.
  • Ensure professional quality services in all facets of work.
  • Provide quality and cost control during the design and construction process.
  • Lead the project team to ensure technical accuracy of project deliverables.
  • Provide mentoring to technical staff, assigning duties as required.
  • Oversees the development of staff competence and assist in the training and teaching of new technicians and engineers.
  • Manage project activities throughout lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, documentation and other factors necessary for success.
  • Prepare and review specification and concept reports.
  • Maintain project schedules and project cost summaries to track work progress, budge status and manpower resource utilization.
  • Identify and address the need for additional services and fees to clients in a timely fashion.
  • Work with the field review team during the construction phase and ensure ASHRAE compliance and LEED where applicable.
  • Keep apprised of industry and technical trends, codes, and standards.
  • Responsible for professionally sealing documents.

What we’re looking for:

Qualifications, Experience and Education:

  • Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant discipline such as Building Systems.
  • Professional Engineering Designation (P. Eng.) in the Province of British Columbia.
  • 8+ Years of local Engineering and/or design coordination experience in the consulting industry would be beneficial.
  • Experience in multi-disciplined project coordination and management.
  • LEED Certification is an asset.

Required Skills:

  • Must have experience leading project teams in designing major engineering projects.
  • Excellent time management and project management skills.
  • Needs to have good planning and organizational skills
  • Must have a self starter mentality and be willing to take ownership of complex engineering problems.
  • Able to deliver accurate & consistent results in a complex and deadline driven environment
  • Supervisory background and proven leadership skills.
  • Detailed understanding of project proposal writing.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal effectively with clients and other personnel.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT.
  • Require comprehensive knowledge of current engineering principles and practices, complemented with a strong knowledge of project management concepts and practices
  • Experience conducting site visits would be an asset.
  • Able to communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineer team members in a clear manner.
  • Knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
  • High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
  • Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.

 

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.

MCW Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

MCW Group of Companies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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  • 1111 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4M3, Canada