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Project Manager - Commissioning
@ Smith + Andersen
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Smith + Andersen, through its Footprint sustainability consulting practice, is hiring a Project Manager - Commissioning in Vancouver, British Columbia. The role oversees building commissioning on new and existing projects, including test plans, performance reports, client relations and coordination across stakeholders. The posting states a hybrid arrangement with work from home and in office, a salary of $105,000 to $115,000, and flexible hours with half-day Fridays.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee building commissioning on new and existing projects
- Develop commissioning plans, specifications and test procedures
- Run performance testing and prepare reports
- Manage project schedules, budgets and client relationships
- Review mechanical, electrical, fire and life safety systems
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or building science
- Minimum five years of building commissioning experience
- Commissioning, ITC and LEED GA designations (or obtain within 12 months)
- Knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems
- Strong written, oral and client-relationship skills
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Commissioning designation, Integrated Testing Coordinator (ITC), LEED GA |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Architecture, Building science |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Transit support |
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Smith + Andersen
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What does it take to be one of Canada’s most respected integrated engineering firms? The vision to be the consulting engineering firm of choice, recognized and respected for our professional delivery of creative engineering designs. A supportive and collaborative atmosphere of trust, integrity, and honesty in each of our nine offices across Canada. A reliable, responsive, and proactive team of more than 600 people. The hard-earned confidence of private and public clients across the country. A clear command of each of our disciplines – mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, security, audiovisual, lighting, and building automation systems. A commitment to providing quality, innovative designs that work. Responsible, sustainable design solutions on every project. Employees who feel empowered to do great work. That’s what makes us different. That’s what makes us Smith + Andersen. Office Locations: Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax
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- 1100 - 100 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6N5, CA
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- 286 Sanford Ave N, Suite 312, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 6A1, CA
- Business categories
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- Smith + Andersen
- Specialties
- Mechanical and Electrical Building Service Design
- Lighting Design
- Electronic Safety and Security Design
- Audiovisual Design
- Communications Design and Project Management
- Building Automation System Design and Retrofit
- Sustainable Design/LEED®
- and Tenant Fit-Ups
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What does it take to be one of Canada’s most respected integrated engineering firms? The vision to be the consulting engineering firm of choice, recognized and respected for our professional delivery of creative engineering designs. A supportive and collaborative atmosphere of trust, integrity, and honesty in each of our nine offices across Canada. A reliable, responsive, and proactive team of more than 600 people…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Design Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Specialties | Mechanical and Electrical Building Service DesignLighting DesignElectronic Safety and Security DesignAudiovisual DesignCommunications Design and Project ManagementBuilding Automation System Design and RetrofitSustainable Design/LEED®and Tenant Fit-Ups |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 50 |
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Role: Project Manager - Commissioning
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office
Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000
Who We Are
Footprint is a consulting practice comprised of highly-specialized team of professionals dedicated entirely to sustainability and is part of Smith + Andersen, a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with twelve offices in five provinces and approximately 750 employees.
At Footprint our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.
Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans over six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!
This Opportunity
Footprint is currently seeking a Project Manager - Commissioning. You understand how to focus on the overall project objectives guiding the individual tasks through to completion along the way. You take pride in relationships with clients, the design team and contractors alike. You have effective communication skills, are well organized and manage multiple tasks routinely.
Why choose Footprint?
In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
- Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
- Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Purchase Time off Program
- Transit Subsidy Program
- Wide variety of community and social events
- Great Place to Work-Certified™
- Best Workplaces™ in Canada
- Best Workplaces for Inclusion™
- Best Workplaces for Professional Services ™
- Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness ™
What You'll Do:
- Develop, manage, and maintain complex, discipline-specific BIM models (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.) using Autodesk Revit across all project stages.
- Oversee the commissioning process on new and existing building projects.
- Collaborate with the principal to help define project scopes and budgets.
- Assist the owner with the effective development of their project requirements in a manner to facilitate an effective Basis of Design response from the design consultants.
- Develop project-specific commissioning plans and project specific specifications, checklists and test procedures.
- Participate in building system testing and verification activities.
- Create performance-testing reports and keep records of commissioning activities. Perform technical analysis necessary to interpret building operation.
- Provide technical reviews of mechanical, electrical systems, fire protection and life safety systems.
- Establish the technical integrity of deliverables, scheduling, progress reporting, risk management, and client-relation management.
- Plan, schedule and track project timelines and milestones. Provide this information to the Project Manager or client as required.
- Attend and run meetings with project stakeholders. Liaise with all project stakeholders on an ongoing basis, ensuring a coordinated approach to commissioning-related work.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients. Explore opportunities for new markets.
- Coordinate with other Footprint services including energy audits, energy modelling, LEED certification, and other sustainability certifications/measures related to new construction and existing building projects.
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, architecture, building science or a related field.
- Minimum five years’ experience in building commissioning.
- Must have a commissioning designation from a recognized industry association or obtain a designation within 12 months of the start of employment with Footprint.
- Must have an Integrated Testing Coordinator (ITC) designation or obtain a designation within 12 months of the start of employment with Footprint.
- Must have LEED GA designation or specialty designation or obtain their LEED GA designation within 12 months of the start of employment with Footprint.
- Thorough knowledge of commissioning standards, processes and procedures.
- Understanding of HVAC and electrical system design and operation.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Consistently meeting budgets and deadlines, and are eager to work collaboratively with internal and external clients to exceed project expectations.
- Demonstrated successful client-relationship management skills.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in energy conservation and sustainable design.
About Footprint:
Founded in 2011 with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Toronto, and Ottawa, the Footprint team draws extensively from our technical background on a diverse range of projects – many of which are leading national examples of sustainable design. Our team has earned the trust of public and private clients across Canada, and we consider it our responsibility to provide reliable and unparalleled service through every stage of a project. Footprint is a proud member of the Smith + Andersen Group, a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with 10 offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees. For more information about Footprint and Smith + Andersen, please visit our websites at sa-footprint.com and smithandandersen.com.
Accommodation
Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please advise the Human Resources Specialist with whom you are in contact.
Diversity
Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.
Recruitment Agencies
Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.
Artificial Intelligence
Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.
Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.
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