Project Manager, Building Engineering and Energy Management (BEEM)

JOB SUMMARY

The Building and Technical Support section of Facility Operations is responsible for managing all aspects of city-wide utilities, concurrent energy reduction, and building engineering systems and projects to identify potential energy reduction opportunities and research new technology.

You are responsible for: managing all aspects of concurrent energy reduction and building engineering projects; developing concepts and identifying potential energy reduction opportunities; researching new technology; and delivering projects from inception, including: RFP development, consultant selection, pre-design, detailed design, specifications, tendering, award, construction, rehabilitation, testing, commissioning, turnover to clients, warranty, and monitoring of results.  

You also participate in: project identification, prioritization and planning; investigating challenges within facilities; monitoring, tracking and reporting on project status; approving all project expenditures; providing a review, approval and monitoring function for projects; and contributing to the review and development of new measures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical), science, or related field.  

Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy management in commercial or institutional projects including 3 years of project management experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Extensive knowledge in all aspects of energy use and energy conservation within municipal facilities
• Extensive knowledge of building automation systems and local control for HVAC systems
• City Regulatory Code, as amended from time to time
• Processes for developing quote calls, RFQs, RFPs 
• Current construction materials, methods, processes and practices
• Principles of project management, including concepts pertaining to work breakdown structures, cost containment/control and reporting 
• Computer applications pertaining to project management, database management, spreadsheet, word processing, e-mail and use of the Intra-Internets
• Communication within a wide area network for utility meter monitoring, and building automation system monitoring 
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team 
• Able to prepare complex, formal RFQs and RFPs and related contractual documents; review, analyze and recommend acceptance of proposals
• Manage concurrent complex, high dollar value and often sensitive projects and bring projects to completion on time and within budget
• Manage concurrent activities with consultants, contractors, other levels of governments and external agencies/utilities
• Able to identify and analyze problems involving data, resources, scheduling, technical and other difficulties and develop solutions 
• Effectively manage work pressures, multiple demands, conflicting priorities and stressful situations
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Possess strong documentation, report writing and presentation skills
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Demonstrated initiative
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills 
• Flexibility and ability to deal with elected officials, representatives from all levels of government, the public and consultants/contractors