Overview
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Pomerleau is seeking a Senior MEP Operations Lead to support the WAHA Redevelopment Project, a complex healthcare initiative that requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams. This Toronto‑based role will be primarily office‑focused, with occasional site inspections roughly every four weeks, increasing in frequency as the project moves toward completion and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Provide MEP expertise for the WAHA Project – act as an electromechanical reference on projects of great complexity or scope (design, construction, commissioning).

Execute the role of Senior MEP Operations Lead

Manage MEP site teams, provide guidance, and support growth and development of team members.

Review and action trade partner schedule deliverables and plans: look‑ahead schedules, submittal and commissioning schedules, and overall trade project schedules.

Review and approve trade partner recovery schedules as needed.

Attend all relevant project meetings: short‑interval planning, design team meetings, schedule meetings, regular project meetings, and commissioning meetings.

Review MEP trade partner submittal packages prior to official submission to the consultant for compliance, risk assessment, constructability, schedule and lead time.

Engage in planning of any OFCI (owner‑furnished contractor‑installed) MEP equipment.

Review shop drawings pertinent to the above scope.

Conduct arrival inspections and coordinate with temporary storage providers and trade partners as needed.

Review and comment on all MEP trade partner change‑order pricing, time‑and‑materials work orders, and delay or other notice/claims.

Actively engage in project schedule development to ensure a viable, achievable schedule is created and maintained.

Review and support trade partners in preparation and submission of RFIs.

Drive, own commissioning planning, project closeout, and other key deliverables on a project‑specific basis.

Approve quality and commissioning plans from MEP trade partners and manage the third‑party commissioning agent.

Perform regular site reviews and complete MEP progress reports.





Continuously identify and manage risks related to MEP scope.

Review MEP trade partner progress claims/other billings for accuracy and fairness.

Participate in VDC/BIM – clash detection and progress meetings, manage MEP trade partner engagement and deliverables.

Ensure compliance with all Pomerleau and project‑specific MEP QA/QC plans and programs.

Attend and monitor inspections by AHJ (authorities having jurisdiction).

Track, monitor, and log all relevant inspection approvals, rejections, notices, etc.

Build a robust win‑win relationship with MEP consultants and MEP trade partners to support the projects.

Assist with building out MEP processes and best practices to be implemented across all Pomerleau projects.

Support the estimating department as requested.

Responsible for trade partner oversight & accountability

Hold MEP trade partners accountable for performance, productivity, and adherence to contractual scope, schedule, and quality requirements.

Proactively challenge trade partners on sequencing, constructability, staffing levels, and delivery strategies to ensure optimal outcomes.

Drive a performance‑oriented culture by setting clear expectations, tracking KPIs, and addressing gaps in real time.

Commercial & contractual focus

Safeguard company’s commercial interests by rigorously managing scope compliance, change control, and cost exposure across all MEP packages.

Identify, mitigate, and manage risks related to trade partner performance, delays, and potential claims.

Ensure all variations, back charges, and deficiencies are properly documented and enforced in alignment with contracts.

Qualifications

15+ years of MEP construction experience.

Licensed trade background (Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing) or engineering designation preferred.

PMP certification and LEED accreditation an asset.





Minimum 5–10 years managing MEP scopes on highly complex projects.

Demonstrated experience taking at least one major P3 project from procurement through design, construction, commissioning, turnover, and warranty (healthcare industry experience an asset).

Experience managing MEP contracts valued in excess of $100 million.

Deep understanding of Design‑Build‑Finance‑Maintain and P3 delivery models.

Experience working within Project Agreements, Output Specifications, and compliance‑driven environments.

Familiarity with independent certifier and lender requirements, substantial completion milestones, and handover obligations.

Extensive experience delivering complex hospital construction projects, including acute care facilities, operating rooms, diagnostic imaging suites, laboratories, pharmacy spaces, and central utility plants.

Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPAC) and healthcare commissioning requirements.

Ability to lead large multidisciplinary MEP teams.

Strong communicator with a collaborative approach, able to build effective relationships across owners, consultants, designers, subcontractors, and operations teams.

Calm, solutions‑oriented leader with a demonstrated ability to mentor project teams.

Strong understanding of hospital MEP and ICAT systems.

Extensive change‑management experience with the ability to negotiate and resolve complex subcontractor disputes.

Proven track record managing contracts and cost assessment.

Benefits

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching.

Hybrid work model for corporate roles.

Employee stock ownership program.

Career growth through real development opportunities.

Transit pass reimbursement.

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired. Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third‑party job board.

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📌 Senior MEP Operations Lead (Ontario)
🏢 ACI Worldwide
📍 Ontario