Who We Are
OCL Group Inc. (OCL), is a Canadian company that is privately-held and employee-owned. We are a fully integrated general contractor with construction and design-build solutions across Western Canada. With the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, we have proudly served the industrial, heavy civil, oil and gas, and mining industries since 2009.
The formation of OCL was a direct result of a few long-tenured industry professionals with entrepreneurial spirits wanting to get back to their roots and build an organization where people matter. OCL’s business model is focused on “People'' and “Doing the Job Right”. Learn more about us here: www.oclgroup.ca. What are you waiting for? Apply today!
The Role
We are currently looking to add an experienced Project Manager - Fabrication to oversee estimating, cost-tracking, material take offs and ordering for our Fort Saskatchewan Fabrication Shop. This position will report into the Construction Manager. The ideal candidate has previous experience in working in a fast pace fabrication shop or working in one in a similar role. He/she has a strong mechanical background and an entrepreneurial spirit which will help grow the business.
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive base salary, negotiable, based on experience
Benefits after 90 days of employment (50% employer paid) - vision, health, dental, paramedicals, travel
Long term disability, AD&D, life insurance, dependent life insurance
Paid vacation
Cell phone allowance or company provided cell phone
Company provided IT assets
Company paid professional membership fees and/or dues e.g. P.Eng, PMP
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week plus overtime as required.
Our Culture
Our employees would describe the work environment as team based, fast paced and entrepreneurial. We believe in hiring “A” Players who are self-motivated and intrinsically driven to succeed. These types of people thrive in environments with minimal guidance because they are resourceful and can seek out information on their own to make informed decisions. Turning around profitable projects for our clients that align with our core values of Safety, Partnership, Excellence, Innovation and Fun is key to everything we do!
The OCL Advantage
Employee Ownership - Fosters a culture of ownership, integrity, accountability and desire for group success.
Flexibility - Intrinsically motivated, “A” players don’t need to be micromanaged. They work hard because they want themselves and the Company to succeed. These types of employees enjoy increased levels of autonomy and flexible schedules.
Work Hard, Play Hard Culture - We pride ourselves on being a FUN place to work! We work hard but know how to have a good time too! We frequently gather as a group to celebrate wins, holidays and individual milestones.
Entrepreneurial Mindset - We are always looking for opportunities to expand our business and diversify! We take calculated risks, foster innovation and make quick decisions because we operate in a very low bureaucracy environment.
Small Business/Family Feel - With the capacity to handle complex, multi million-dollar projects and grow our workforce to over 1500 people quickly, we compete with large General Contractors but pride ourselves in our ability to maintain a “small business/family feel”. We have blue collar roots, so our casual environment and commitment to our hard-working men and women in the trades is key to our success.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Bid on work and prepare estimates; track costs against estimate and actual production
Prepare schedules and labor budgets
Prepare material take offs; assist with ordering and receiving materials.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with shop staff, operations, external clients, suppliers and vendors
Maintain exceptional standards in health and safety regulations and protocols
Report on schedule, cost control and shop production to executive management
Ensure compliance with the Quality Management program
Provide mentorship, training and performance management to direct reports
Meet with management to provide feedback and develop work optimization strategies
Assist with developing strategies to optimize workflow and operational efficiency
Monitor inventory levels and replenish supplies as needed
Perform administrative tasks such as updating and filing equipment orders and staff schedules
Education/Qualifications/Experience
2-5 years experience in a similar role in a fabrication shop environment required
Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent experience in mechanical processes
P.Eng designation considered an asset
PMP designation considered an asset
Highly effective client relations, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings/blueprints
Extensive previous experience in fabrication, engineering, procurement and cost control disciplines required
Sense of urgency is critical in this role, many requests are time-sensitive and require the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with various stakeholders
Able to work collaborative in a team environment
Experience working within a Google based company using Google calendar, drive, sheets, docs, etc. considered an asset. We are a Google based company.
Experience using Bluebeam required
Experience with Acornpipe an asset
Ability to read and interpret client supplied RFQ specifications, PFD’s and PID’s
Working knowledge of the following quality codes;
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
ASME B31.5 Refrigeration Piping
ASME Section VIII Division I
Z662
CSA B51
CWB Structural Codes
Mathematical and analytical skills required to build, understand and interpret job cost reports
Detail oriented and self-motivated
Experience with civil and piping disciplines is considered an asset
OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.