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Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager

EllisDon · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · also Ontario, Canada

Full-timeOn site10+ yrsCA$100k–CA$115kListed as no visa sponsorshipConstruction
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In short

The Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager will plan and oversee the mechanical, electrical, and IT scopes of construction projects, including scheduling and cost monitoring. They will also act as the primary liaison for the client and manage the building systems commissioning program.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Mechanical project managementElectrical project managementConstruction schedulingBudgetingSubcontractor managementCommissioningTechnical reportingQuality control

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MechanicalElectricalProject ManagementConstructionInformation TechnologySchedulingBudgetingSubcontractorCommissioningInfrastructure

Candidates must have eight to ten years of mechanical and electrical construction experience or equivalent technical training. Proficiency in maintenance budgeting, statutory compliance, and project management from start to finish is required.

About the employer

EllisDon

Construction, redefined.

EllisDon is a leading construction and building services company that delivers complex, high-performance projects across Canada and internationally. With over 75 years of experience, EllisDon is a fully integrated firm offering comprehensive Cradle-to-Grave services that span the entire lifecycle of a build. From early planning and construction to long-term maintenance and operations, EllisDon ensures lasting value for the clients and communities it serves.

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Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, EllisDon is led by a strong foundation of core values and a commitment to delivering great careers to its people while championing inclusive diversity. With a passion for continuous innovation, EllisDon unites dynamic teams to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure across diverse market sectors. Guided by a forward-looking vision, EllisDon embraces emerging technologies and industry trends to push boundaries, elevate standards, and redefine the future of construction.

INDUSTRY
Construction
COMPANY
Privately Held
FOUNDED
1951
HEADQUARTERS
Mississauga, Ontario
SIZE
5,001-10,000on LinkedIn
OFFICES
3 on LinkedIn
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4 roles

KNOWN FOR

General ContractingDesign-Build-Finance-MaintainVirtual ConstructionProject ManagementPublic Private PartnershipsManaged Services

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Questions about this role

Is this EllisDon role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists CA$100,000–CA$115,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 10+ years.

The posting, in full

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

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Thinking about a change?

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You as a Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager will:

  • Plan the Mechanical, Electrical and Information Technology Scopes of work of a construction project and prepare a construction schedule in conjunction with the Project Superintendent
  • Prepare regular, timely and accurate billings for the mechanical and electrical components of the job to ensure timely payment of subcontractor billings
  • Monitor in conjunction with the Superintendent, a project’s material and labour costs for Mechanical and Electrical components and assure accurate quality reporting is being conducted
  • Review Mechanical and Electrical changes received from the Consultants to ensure they are complete and up to standards and review subcontractor prices on these changes
  • Provide expert advice and proactively report on delivery and performance, utilizing available tools and information while maintaining detailed, accurate and up to date records of site infrastructure, plant and equipment including product and technical information
  • Plan the Mechanical, Electrical and Information Technology components of a construction project
  • Prepare and lead project meetings, determining the status of the job in terms of scheduling and costing and solve complex technical issues
  • Provide a focal point liaison for the end Client on all aspect of the operational service
  • Constantly review the department’s workload to achieve a cost effective and quality service
  • Establish necessary policies, procedures, action plans, critical indicators, timetables and performance measures to guarantee high quality services and timely deliverables to the client
  • Manage the overall commissioning program of the building systems including coordination, testing verification and training

Is this the right role for you?

  • Experienced in the management of the projects from start to finish, including; scope development, specification development, tender management, managing contractor installation, quality review and project close out
  • You have eight to ten years of Mechanical and Electrical construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
  • You have a full understanding and proven experience with maintenance and life-cycle budgeting and are technically competent in understanding statutory and mandatory compliances and legislation
  • Experienced in managing various projects and tasks
  • Experienced manager with proven skills in construction
  • Ability to prioritize and manage workload with limited supervision
  • Must have or be eligible for CISD Reliability Clearance.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000 CAD.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

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