Junior Mechanical Project Manager

**Junior Mechanical Project Manager (New Construction)**

Ashton Mechanical Group is growing We are currently hiring for a **Junior Mechanical Project Manager (New Construction)** to join our growing **Mechanical Construction Division** Are you a project manager wanting to advance your career working for a highly innovative company experiencing accelerated growth if so, we invite you to bring your passion and energy to one of Vancouver’s most respected mechanical contractors This position is full-time, permanent, and reports directly to the Senior Project Manager.

**About Ashton Mechanical Group**

Ashton is a leading provider of Mechanical Construction and Service. Our professional teams work throughout the Lower Mainland providing advanced mechanical solutions in the areas of ICI new construction, TI projects, Commercial and Residential service, maintenance, and installations. Celebrating more than 35 years in business, Ashton has built a successful and reputable brand through reliable service, quality workmanship, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. We recognize each member of our team. Since its inception, Ashton has achieved high staff retention due to employee satisfaction and work culture initiatives that create a healthy work/life balance. Ashton is proud to be an active member of our local community with involvement in various philanthropic and socially responsible initiatives.

**Compensation & Perks**
- Salary range of $70,000-$90,000 annually based on a combination of education and experience
- 2 weeks paid vacation to start
- Extended health and dental benefits
- 5% RRSP matching available after 1 year of employment
- Lunch subsidy and free snacks
- Paid training to support continuous growth and to encourage promotion and advancement within the company
- Company insurance for personal tools
- Work anniversary gift & birthday gift
- Pancake and food truck breakfasts, BBQ lunches
- Company sponsored team building events including weekend fishing trips, baseball games, golf tournaments, go karting, paintball, mani-pedis, and an annual Christmas party

**Responsibilities**
- Manage mechanical contracting projects from pre-construction phase until completion
- Manage projects and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders including owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project team members
- Execute projects throughout various stages including feasibility studies, preliminary design, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and closeout
- Establish and maintain project schedules and budgets, and manage overall project delivery
- Ensure contractor compliance of life safety/OSHA requirements are met on all job sites to minimize risk
- Assist in submittal process, change order negotiations, and contract compliance
- Data entry for cost monitoring and reporting systems
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
- Work with Senior Project Manager and Controller on monitoring and reporting on project costs to establish percentage of completion
- Work with field manager and foremen to coordinate labor and staffing
- Assist with project invoicing and statutory declarations; work with accounting department to monitor outstanding receivables
- Communicate with contractors/owners regarding outstanding billables/receivables
- Establish effective relationships and strive for a collaborative team environment with coworkers
- Other duties as assigned by Senior Project Manager

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a junior project manager or 3+ years' experience as a project coordinator
- Post secondary degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a combination of relevant education and experience
- Must have experience in industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) new construction
- Proficient knowledge in Procore is a must
- Knowledge of Bluebeam and Accubid would be an asset
- Ability to manage projects with $250K-$2M value or higher
- Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, inspection reports etc.
- Proficient knowledge of construction site processes, especially large institutional new construction
- Journeyman trade certification in Plumbing or a related field would be an asset
- Good general knowledge of all Plumbing and Heating including knowledge of the most recent BC Plumbing Code
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Fluent in English language
- Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to pass a criminal record check
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, Outlook)

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Lang