RoleProject Manager - Mechanical

LocationKelowna, BC

Job TypeHybrid – WFH + In Office

Salary Range$85,000 - $105,000

Who We AreSmith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with 10 offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.

At Smith + Andersen 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 nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to WorkTM and selected as one of Canada's Best WorkplacesTM for the highly team-oriented culture we've built and for empowering employees to do great work

This OpportunityThe Kelowna office of Smith + Andersen is currently seeking a Mechanical Project Manager. You're all about prioritization. While everyone else is focused on their individual tasks, you've got an eye on the larger goals, and have a detailed road map for how to meet those goals. When others work with you, they know that deadlines won't slip and details won't get missed. As a natural leader, you're happiest when everyone is moving in the same direction, and you never hesitate to step up and get others the answers they need. You have clear communication skills, and can effectively wield those skills to make sure clients,



consultants, and contractors are kept in the loop. You can easily manage multiple tasks without getting frazzled, and are eager to take on some of the biggest and most exciting projects in the country.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?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-CertifiedTM

Best WorkplacesTM in Canada

Best Workplaces for Mental WellnessTM

What You'll Do

Prepare, or assist Principal‐in‐charge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.G. design brief) and concept report. Review and manage the design in terms of construction budgets.

Perform or arrange for reviews of existing installation and interpret/manage the impact on the project.

Prepare all calculations and select all equipment. May assign tasks to designer and CAD Technician where appropriate.





Understand Codes and Standards relevant for the project and is able to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and Authorities having Jurisdiction.

Ensure proper coordination of documents with the internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).

Understand (construction) project procurement methodologies and recommend or apply such method for the project.

Review all deliverables for the project whether reports, calculations, drawings, or / and specifications for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.

Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.

Where requested by the Principal‐in‐charge or Associate Principal, act as contract administrator for designated projects, ensuring timely completion of all contract administration activities for project.

Ensure that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines.

Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.

Prepare all change notices or review change notices issued by contract administration team.

Responsible for ensuring tasks are completed both accurately and with the assigned hours / fee.

Respond to both technical and financial queries related to the project.

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