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NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 700 professionals is active in 14 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. We believe the ultimate success of any project is driven by people. It involves a team of highly passionate and skilled designers working towards a unified goal, drawing on the integrated thinking of colleagues, partners and clients. Our collaborative approach results in design solutions and programs that are holistic and make our clients successful. With an 80-year history, we continue to build on our deep experience to advance design through technology, sustainable practices and the pursuit of excellence.

Our forte is high-performance solutions that consider a building’s operating and maintenance cost – and its environmental footprint. Our team manages all aspects of mechanical engineering, from design, analysis and implementation, using sustainability best practices for long-term results. In-depth knowledge of the nuances of mechanical systems matured through a multitude of projects in different market sectors allows us to customize our design to the needs of the client. In addition to the experience and capabilities of our specialists, our engineers apply advanced technologies to accurately predict the outcome of the design before construction begins.

For more information on the types of mechanical projects we have been involved in please go here.

As a Studio Manager for the Mechanical Engineering studio you will be responsible for the overall business success of the studio. You will manage staffing levels to ensure resources are available for projects at the right time. You will review the projects within the Studio for technical excellence, on time delivery and financial success and contribute to the office’s annual operating budget, based on the Studio’s revenue forecasts and growth objectives. You will lead by example, provide mentorship to staff and have administrative and HR duties to perform on your staff’s behalf. You will also be in involved in billable project activities where required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Staff Management

Encourage productivity, innovation, teamwork, and a high level of professionalism within own discipline; lead by example
Coach team members and provide ongoing feedback to ensure achievement of business, department and individual goals
Attract and retain quality people through effective interviewing, communication and leadership skills
Take responsibility for succession planning within own area
Oversee workloads and provide staff supervision to ensure that work is done accurately, efficiently and complies with policies, procedures and standards as well as best working practices
Review safety requirements for field work and ensure that staff are trained in accordance with local health and safety regulations
Conduct annual bonus and salary reviews for all direct reports; analyze and make recommendations for all staff within the Studio in accordance with the budget, and make recommendations for promotions, where appropriate
Approve Studio timesheets, time off requests, expenses, etc.

Project Management

Lead a team of professionals in the quality assurance and quality control procedures for all deliverables
Represent organization and interact in a professional manner with client and contractor representatives
Act in a project management capacity as required to optimize full use of time
Lead planning and scheduling of all Studio projects to prioritize activities and allocate resources consistent with project needs and objectives
Assist or determine project budgets, work plans and deliverables to fully plan project execution
Ensure all cost control, quality assurance and post-implementation reviews are conducted as per the project plan
Review business plans and project change notice submissions; ensure fee analysis is in keeping with operational requirements and client contract terms
Participate in monthly project reviews to analyze performance, profitability and risk

Project Delivery

Attend meetings with project managers as necessary and liaise with various stakeholders to determine project criteria, deliver presentations, coordinate resources and provide information as requested
Share expert knowledge of current design techniques, building systems, code analysis and construction methodologies to improve the skills of the Studio team and to ensure they are implemented on project work
Maintain effective dialogue with regulatory bodies and standards organizations
Routinely review work for general conformance to design, technical and quality requirements
Provide expert advice and recommendations to resolve issues
Ensure internal resources operate at a high level of professionalism

Operations

Develop, implement and manage an annual operating plan for own Studio; review and update plan on a monthly basis; strategize and modify plan moving forward to suit changing conditions
Balance project workloads with requirements to ensure the financial health of the Studio
Liaise with other Studios, as required, to exchange information on staffing levels and expertise as well as lessons learned documentation
Ensure operational, reputational, and proprietary risks are minimized; follow administrative and financial policies
Ensure the IQMS processes are established, implemented, and maintained within own Studio
Research and analyze processes, procedures, and working practices to identify and implement changes to increase efficiency, productivity and overall profitability.
Complete administrative paperwork such as timesheets, time off requests, expenses, etc.

Client Management

Participate in business development through personal and new client contacts; may provide input to proposals and presentations
Monitor level of service given to clients; analyzes trends and makes changes as required to ensure exemplary delivery
Attend client meetings as required

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