Location: Halifax, NS | Employment Type: Full-time | Office, Remote
Filtrum Infrastructure Inc, headquartered in Calgary, AB, and affiliated with Filtrum Inc from Quebec City, continues to increase its presence throughout Canada and is looking to expand our staff in both Calgary and Halifax offices.
Since 1980, Filtrum has specialized in engineered water and wastewater treatment systems and environmental infrastructure. We provide leading-edge, cost-effective solutions - from design through to procurement, installation, automation, and commissioning- for both municipal and industrial clients.
Our expertise includes:
- Mechanical process systems for drinking water distribution and wastewater sanitation
- Environmental infrastructure, such as biogas recovery, leachate treatment, and landfill systems
- In-house stainless-steel piping fabrication and advanced automation and instrumentation solutions
With offices across Canada and internationally, we are proud to bring multidisciplinary teams together to deliver complex infrastructure that supports healthy, sustainable communities.
Position Overview & Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Execution Director you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the projects assigned to you.
You will:
- Read and interpret plans and specifications to gain an understanding of the project scope.
- Meet with the Estimating Group to expand on the above and ensure an in depth understanding of the Scope and Budget of the project.
- Prepare, monitor and maintain project schedule
- Purchase materials and equipment
- Negotiate and complete sub-contracts with subtrades
- Co-ordinate with superintendents and site personnel to ensure project delivery targets are met.
- Prepare Execution and Commissioning Plans
- Co-ordinate and review General Arrangement and Fabrication drawings
- Co-ordinate with our Fabrication Shop to ensure fabrication and timely delivery of materials to site
- Manage the Change Order process.
- Ensure compliance with the standards and laws in force.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the various project stakeholders.
- Participate in the development of safe work procedures and promote a safe working environment on all your projects
- Develop a detailed project plan to track progress and prepare weekly reports on the status of your projects
- Using the company financial platform monitor the financial status of your projects and prepare monthly reports
- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, work with co-ordinators to ensure timely preparation and submittal of all project close-out documentation.
Qualifications
This position is ideally suited to an individual possessing an Engineering degree with 5 – 10 years of progressive project management experience.
- Engineering Degree; other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- 5-10 years of relevant experience
- Proven high level ability to set priorities and multitask is essential to your success in this position
- Adaptability and resourcefulness in the dealing with challenges
- Strong knowledge of MS Project, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite
- A Team player with strong organizational and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to travel
Working Conditions
- Hybrid work arrangement: mix of office, remote, and on-site work
- Travel required; mileage and travel reimbursement provided.
Why Join Filtrum?
- Permanent full-time position in a Dynamic work environment, which promotes relationships with co-workers
- Competitive salary
- Group Benefit Plan
- Training and development programs
- Travel throughout Canada
- Hands-on experience on meaningful municipal and industrial infrastructure projects
- Be part of a national and international team delivering cost-effective, sustainable solutions
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Project management: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS B3J 3N2
