Opportunity: 

The Pederson Group has been retained by GUNN Consultants to conduct a search for a Project Manager to join their team in Vancouver, BC! 

For more than four decades, GUNN Consultants has been a leading provider of vertical transportation services, such as elevators, escalators, moving walks, and other methods of vertical transportation, across various sectors, including commercial, retail, residential, healthcare and more. With a track record consisting of over 5,000 successful projects completed, GUNN Consultants is a trusted leader in the industry amongst developers, property managers, and architects within North America. Their impressive portfolio is a testament to their expertise and unwavering commitment to providing innovative solutions for challenges that cannot be resolved through conventional methods.

We are looking for a self-motivated and solutions-driven Project Manager to join Gunn Consulting’s project management team. As the Project Manager, you will be the primary point of contact for clients and oversee day-to-day project activities. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee daily project management to ensure effective project completion.

• Organize and lead meetings with the client, architect, and construction teams. 

• Communicate with architects and developers to ensure the design conforms to building usage and requirements.

• Facilitate meetings and coordination with the internal design team and project personnel. 

• Oversee design, traffic calculations, and specifications prepared by the internal Design Team.

• Complete bid review, contract review, contract preparation and bid negotiation.

• Determine project schedule by studying the project plan and specifications while calculating time requirements and sequencing project elements.

• Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving issues.

• Review architectural drawings for code compliance and equipment configurations.

• Complete field reviews and site inspections of elevator and escalator equipment.

• Complete reports, letters, faxes, transmittals, etc. 

• Some travel to project locations will be required.

• Business development and other duties as required.

Experience and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in the construction industry. 

• EIT, CET, or P.Eng. designation is not required but would be an asset.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation is considered an asset.

• Proven experience with project coordination and management involving multiple stakeholders.

• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office programs including Office, Microsoft Project, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Knowledge of elevator and escalator installation, maintenance, and upgrade is considered an asset.

• Experience with CAD/Drawing is considered an asset.

• Strong attention to detail (i.e. recognizing written errors and reviewing documents for accuracy and consistency).

• Exhibit a strong balance of engineering principles and business acumen.

• Deadline driven and solution focused.

• Ready to speak up to ensure procedures are followed.

• Natural curiosity for processes and how things connect.

• Knowledge of mechanical equipment.

• Self-employment experience is considered an asset.

What The Company Offers You:

• Extensive health insurance plan.

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Positive, dynamic and diverse workplace with room for vertical growth and development.

• Hybrid working model available for most roles.

• Healthy lifestyle and exercise facilities are available.

• Work with a company that highly values its employees and fosters a collaborative, supportive team environment!

Apply or Learn More:

Interested in this opportunity? Apply now by submitting your application above. 

To learn more about the opportunity, contact Justis Pederson at +1 204-414-0754 or [email protected]!

We are looking forward to hearing from you!