Description: About us: Your opportunity: Your responsibilities will include:
- Analysing existing site conditions to determine potential risks
- Drafting Requests for Proposals for small scope consultancy services
- Performing a technical comparison of design documents and mechanical/electrical elements of buildings for consistency and compatibility
- Coordinating the review of design documents by University stakeholders
- Monitoring project schedules and look ahead plans including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting variances to the PM
- Conducting reviews of work performed by contractors to monitor progress on site and provide detailed explanations on findings and outcomes
- Coordinating day-to-day construction activities with building occupants and issue all applicable notices
- Coordinating the activities of the Constructor with University stakeholders, including but not limited to Fire Prevention Services, Utilities and Facilities \& Services
- Tracking the submission and review of construction documentation
- Coordinating Commissioning and Training activities at hand over
- Preparing construction deficiency lists in parallel to the work of the Contractor and Consultant
- Keeping well-informed of the minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code and the impact of changes to the Code
- Monitoring adherence to Health \& Safety standards and regulations by others on construction sites
Essential Qualifications:
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Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in construction related engineering or architecture discipline or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
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Minimum six to seven years of experience in the following:
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Construction experience working on industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) project sites; related experience in design,
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Reviewing buildings proposed for renovation to identify possible risks,
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Reviewing construction scopes, activities, scheduling, project and contract management,
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Knowledge of different construction methods, sequencing and timelines,
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Ability to read design drawings and conceptualize details as they would be built in the field anticipating buildability and sequencing issues,
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Knowledge of relevant construction law and building, fire and safety codes,
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Computer-based project scheduling/management experience (e.g. MS Project),
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Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project and working knowledge of AutoCaD, BIM and or Revit,
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Demonstrated organization, project management and leadership skills,
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Superior oral and written communications skills; superior interpersonal skills and ability to influence,
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Knowledge of Health \& Safety regulations and legislation, including OHSA, WHMIS,
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Proven ability to respond to frequently changing priorities,
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An understanding of the legislative boundaries and ethical requirements that govern these professions (licensed engineers and architects) in addition to the technical knowledge to understand design drawings prepared by professional licensed engineers and architects.
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Highly developed creativity to deal with unique problems, and initiative.
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Approachable
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Articulate
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Diplomatic
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Organized
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Proactive
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Problem solver
Diversity Statement
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