Director Mechanical (Piping)

SUMMARY:  Our client delivers excellence in industrial construction, maintenance, and fabrication.  They offer services ranging from custom and structural steel fabrication to piping, electrical, ventilation & dust collection systems, scaffolding and structural steel erection.
 
 
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Controlling and managing the day-to-day operations of the department and coordinating activities and work priorities with the staff
• Develop and manage budgets, track financial performance, and implement strategies to improve profitability.
• Continuously assess and improve operational processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Plan, organize, and manage piping construction projects from initiation to completion, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation, ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with applicable regulations, permits, and industry standards, including CDA, ASME, and other relevant codes.
• Perform regular field tours to check work progress and meet with project site personnel.
• Plan, organize and manage pipe fabrication including generating spool fabrication drawings, tracking and reporting progress and ensuring compliance with Codes and Customer specifications.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns or issues.
• Resolve conflicts or disputes that may arise during construction, collaborating with stakeholders to find mutually satisfactory solutions.
• Identify potential risks related to piping construction activities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Developing new business opportunities and maintaining strong business ties with key clients, strategic suppliers, sub-Contractors and end-users, ensuring business growth, profitability and exceptional service.
• Oversee and manage estimating and full quantity take-offs of all labour, materials and equipment required to complete the project as per contract specifications to ensure accuracy of pricing.
• Provide direction on the scope and requirements to the suppliers and subcontractors based on specifications included RFP document. 
• Oversee solicitation of pricing from subcontractors and suppliers for labour, equipment, and material, to ascertain the most competitive pricing, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Review subcontractors pricing, inclusions, exclusions or qualifications for price evaluation and subcontractor selection.
• Responsible to identify execution risks with full comprehension of the tender documentation and developing project plans, to mitigate risks.
• Responsible for identifying pricing risks with full comprehension of the tender documentation and develop proposal terms and conditions to support/defend pricing and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with estimating team to prepare bid pricing documents, schedules, and project execution plans.
• Complete a final bid submission review and oversee the final tender document submission to the client.
• Work with the Client Contract Administrators to provide clarification as and when required during the post tender/pre award stage.
• Oversee project management including purchasing, scheduling, document control, submittals, contract administration and quality assurance.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Recruiting staff, training them and developing their skills.

 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary university or college technical degree and/or equivalent work experience
• Pipe fitting experience preferable but not essential
• Equivalent combination of technical training and 15+ years of experience in the piping construction industry, including estimating and pipe fabrication.
• Minimum 5 years Project Management experience in a related role
• Solid Management background with strategic thinking, and knowledge of overall running of a business unit
• Extensive knowledge of project execution, financial operations, and employee relations required.
• General construction knowledge and the integration of other trades work, understands specifications, methods, and procedures.
• In-depth working knowledge of the following codes.

• ASME B31.1 Power Piping
• ASME B31.3 Process Piping
• ASME Section VIII Division I
• CSA B51

• Capable of identifying constructability issues in complex situations and establishing solutions in the construction plan and schedule.
• Experience in preparation proposal documents such as of Preliminary Schedules, Manpower Loading Charts, Work Execution Plans, and Organization Charts etc.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes.
• Proven competency in the operation of key software and productivity tools such as MS Office (particularly Excel), Adobe Reader, NAVIS Works, and Primavera P6
• Working knowledge of CAD software products.
• Experience working with & reading 2D plans.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Professional, approachable and customer-service oriented.
• Must have the ability to handle all matters in a confidential and professional manner.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Thorough team management and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good mathematical and analytical skills.
• Understand and provide value engineering opportunities.
• Superior problem-solving skills.
• A desire for continuous improvement.
• Valid Driver’s license class G.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skill.

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Please note that applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Our client is committed to the principle of equity in employment. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process, as required. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.