Back to jobsEvaluate the current conditions of project sites
Identify hazardous materials and practices
Interview client, end users, and stakeholders to establish scope and restrictions
Investigate construction materials, new technologies, product types and applicable companies to implement solutions
Provide technical assistance and guidance to the University community
Provide critical support and direction to Maintenance and Energy Services
Perform condition audits and make recommendations related to various building systems and equipment
Prepare project implementation estimates inclusive of all hard and soft costs
Stay current and provide best estimates with changing trends in construction/create energy models for better decision making and design selection
Establish detailed quantity take-offs, unit pricing, labour needs, contingency implementation methods, and schedule restrictions
Communicate to client estimate details and educate as required on Class based on phase of design)
Monitor and update budgets as projects progress
Prepare and monitor schedule for project activities
Work with client group and stakeholders to identify project and construction schedule and progress
Implement schedule and communicate any deviations to schedule to Identify risks associated with schedule and budget
Apply corrective measures for deviations as required
Conduct procurement process including production of all applicable documentation, lead contractor site reviews, issue addendums, evaluation of submissions, and recommend contract award.
Review and approve contractor submittals including shop drawings, site mock-ups, and construction schedule.
Conduct site visits on a regular basis to confirm progress is in general conformance with project drawings and specifications.
Respond to Requests for Information as required over the course of the project.
Perform site coordination and contract administration.
Assist and liaise with construction coordinators, project managers and project stakeholders.
Attend site meetings, review site work, prepare change orders and make any required changes to construction documents.
Participate in health and safety start-up and lead commissioning activities to ensure optimum system safety and performance.
Create deficiency lists and work with project team to ensure work is completed to quality expected.
Troubleshoot deficiencies during the commissioning and start up processes.
Communicate progress to clients and stakeholders.
Assist technologists of other disciplines as required.
Assist with document management, product library, maintaining, and disseminating industry standard and code information.
Stay current on construction materials, equipment and methods, advise on standards and any revisions to keep pace with state-of-the-art technologies.
Assist in forecasting remedial work for capital budgeting.
Updating University Design Standards regularly.
Other Duties as assigned.