Construction Administration - Construction

Since 1964 the MCW Group has built a solid reputation for the delivery of Professional Consulting Engineering Services, Energy Management Services, and Engineering Development Services. The systems designed by the MCW Group of Companies are built to deliver energy effectively in the form of lighting, heating and cooling, as well as information in the form of voice and data. By the very nature of the solutions provided, the MCW Group of Companies help to create the environments required for Clients to live, educate, work, play and heal.
We have created for our clients the largest block of verified carbon emissions savings of any Canadian consulting firm. For more than two decades MCW Consultants Ltd., and its sister company, MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd. have been providing sustainable building designs with the goal to permanently reduce our clients' environmental footprint and create sustainable communities.
**Benefits of working at MCW**:
- The opportunity to work on significant, innovative, and sustainable projects
- Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training
- Collaboration with team members across Canada
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching
- Professional development fees covered
**Objective**:
Maintains respectful, effective and efficient relationships with internal stakeholders and at job site meetings with Developers, Clients, Architects, General Contractors, Sub Trades and Suppliers. Ensures the quality of materials and workmanship meet or exceed standards identified in specifications and construction drawings. Attends site meetings, provides feedback, and reports to the appropriate key players involved.
**Location**:
Winnipeg
**Responsibilities**:
The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Attend project site meetings as scheduled
- Travel to site and perform field reviews on various electrical installations
- Serve as the main point of contact for the builder for any project-related questions/requests
- Understand project specifications and objectives
- Proactively identify potential issues
- Report on milestone dates and deliverables
- Respond to field issues and questions with engineering and other resources as required
- Investigate claims promptly and resolve them fairly
- Proactive approach to change orders
- Liaise with Architect, Client, Contractor, Owner, Specialty Consultants, Project Manager, Job Captain and Project Engineer
- Complete time critical reports including Request for Information, Contemplated Revisions, Change Orders, Field Review, Pricing Review, Progress Claim Review
- Review Contractor shop drawings submittals for conformance to specifications in a timely manner
- Issue and sign off on Site Deficiency Reports, verify and accept As Built Drawings and Operational and Maintenance Manuals and ensure all required information has been received prior to issuance of Closing Letters
- Provide customer service levels that meet or exceed customers' expectations
- Actively work on 20 - 30 projects simultaneously
**Qualifications, Experience &
Education**:
- Educational or trade background in electrical design, construction, lighting, power, fire alarm, etc Design background in building technology is a definite asset.
- Experience in building inspection is a definite asset
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Understanding lighting, power and system construction methods and the applicable code requirements
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables
- Ability to communicate and work well with other departments
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team and client-focused
- Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible
- Must have vehicle and valid driver’s license for the Province of Manitoba
**Technical Abilities**:
- Electrical experience and knowledge in lighting, power, data, fire alarm and systems is an asset
- AutoCAD or Revit experience is an asset
**Expected Competencies**:
In order to be successful in this position, the incumbent will be expected to possess the following competencies:
**Attention to Detail**:
Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner to demonstrate concern for thoroughness and accuracy
**Client Focus**:
Providing service excellence and added value to internal and/or external clients
**Problem Solving**:
Identifying complex problems and the solutions to them
**Self-Confidence**:
Demonstrating realistic trust in own abilities and remains confident when challenged
**Teamwork**:
Working collaboratively and proactively with others to achieve organizational goals
**Initiative**:
Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise to enhance organizational performance
**Results Management**:
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