Are you intentional about developing your competencies and setting high standard for the quality of your work
Do you strive to add value every day and communicate in ways that connect with the people around you
Are you committed to your team and investing in your own growth
If you answeredYESto these questions then GWAL is the place for you!
GWALs Vision is centered on 3 pillars:
- Be the industry leading design engineering firm.
- Be easy to work with.
- Be the choice employer.
Founded over 65 years ago Goodkey Weedmark & Associates Ltd. is an award-winning mechanical and electrical engineering consulting firm serving a broad range of public and private sector know that without the right people we could not be the Great Place to Work we are today. The diversity of expertise within our team is one of our greatest assets. Our competitive advantage allows us to consistently design and implement innovative mechanical and electrical systems for commercial institutional light industrial and mixed-use residential and commercial buildings of all types and sizes as well as engineering advocacy expert testimony sustainability and specialized studies.
In your new role with GWAL you will bring your mechanical know-to to a team of engineers & designer to support the successful completion of our projects and be accountable to:
- Review construction document packages by searching for and identifying common constructability issues.
- Travel to multiple project sites to attend site meetings and review the construction progress on site
- Generate ongoing project field review reports following company standards
- Participate in the development and revisions to the construction administrative documents by assisting in producing site instructions and change notices as well as responding to contractor RFIs.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with contractors.
- Coordinate site visits with designers in order to help in their development by relaying practical construction experiences
- Ensure that sufficient information (i.e. photos and records) is obtained through the life of the contract to substantiate contractors progress and final payment certificates. Review and process all contractor payment certificates.
- Ensure that contractors work is completed according to plans standards and specifications prior to approving work and progress payments.
- Establish clear expectations and collect relevant information from the contractors to assist in closing out building permits
- Any other tasks assigned by leadership or project managers as required to assist in the success of the firm as it relates to contract administration.
What youll need to succeed:
- A C.E.T. or Plumber HVAC Technician with equivalent experience and abilities.
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in mechanical design or construction in the building services industry
- Understanding the applicability of the relevant building codes and standards such as the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Electrical Safety Code
- Demonstrated ability to work in an environment driven by project deadlines.
- Familiarity with systems such as fire alarm communication and other specialized electrical systems.
- Familiarity with electrical systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity at the same time.
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
What youll get in return
Competitive salary paid overtime after 40 hours and benefits including a Health or Lifestyle Spending Account and access to virtual healthcare. But more importantly the opportunity to work for a leader in Engineering project diversity and a recently awarded Best Workplace in Canada! All our positions offer career development opportunities job security and a great chance to learn with the best in your field.
Dont meet every single requirementStudies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At GWAL we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.