Project Manager

**Ocean Park Mechanical (OPM)** is one of the premier design-build mechanical contractors of Western USA and Western Canada, with operations in Washington, Oregon, California, and British Columbia. Specializing in value-added engineering and design-build projects, our goal is always to build the most efficient systems for the best value possible.

With projects ranging from low-rise and high-rise residential, hotels, and offices, as well as industrial and commercial projects, we have continually proven our ability and desire to provide the best service possible for our clients. By providing the majority of mechanical requirements in-house, including engineering, 3D-design, sheet metal, HVAC, refrigeration, and controls, we are a “ONE-STOP” shop for any project.

We are seeking an experienced **Project Manager - Special Projects/Tenant Improvements/Service** to work in our South Surrey head office with our growing special projects/tenant improvement/service department. The Project Manager will be responsible for pursuing potential opportunities and ensuring all contracted work is executed in accordance with the company’s polices, including contract documents, budget, schedule, safety, quality control, and customer satisfaction. This position will report directly to the Special Projects Manager.

**Duties will include**:

- Manage projects and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and co-workers
- Explore new opportunities and bid on projects in conjunction with the Estimating department
- Assist with development, maintenance, and continued growth of the service and retrofit department
- Create and deliver maintenance proposals
- Establish and maintain project schedules and budgets, responsible for overall project delivery
- Ensure contractor compliance of life safety/OSHA requirements are met on all job sites to minimize risk
- Manage submittal process, change order negotiations and contract compliance
- Establish effective relationships and strive for a collaborative team environment

**Qualifications**:

- 5+ years of experience in Plumbing/HVAC project management
- Jobsite experience is an asset
- Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, inspection reports, etc.
- Significant knowledge of construction methods as well as an understanding of municipalities and the permit processes
- Experience with managing subcontractors and vendors
- Skilled negotiator with the ability to track change orders with both owners and subcontractors
- Ability to direct Superintendent to ensure accurate completion of project scope
- Meets sensitive deadlines on a consistent basis
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at a time
- Sound knowledge of Building Code and Safety Regulations
- Strong knowledge of MS Office suite including MS Excel, and MS Project
- Knowledge of Viewpoint Spectrum ERP an asset
- Knowledge of Trimble AutoBid and Bluebeam an asset

**Traits**:

- Self-motivated and able to lead and motivate team members
- Thoughtful and confident decision-making and high ethical standards
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to think and react quickly under pressure
- Service-oriented approach in working with technical and non-technical business owners and different personality types
- Strong attention to detail and high level of organization
- Reliable, dependable and professional

A competitive salary and benefits package including a matching GRSP will be offered to the successful applicant.