City : Hamilton , ON

Category : Buildings - Building Sciences

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

The Opportunity:

WSP  is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Building Sciences group, located at our Hamilton office.  Reporting to the SWO Director, this position will be responsible for leading restoration construction projects and condition evaluations.

Why WSP?
 

• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer,
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. We offer flexible work options including remote work.

#WeAre WSP

A day in the life:

• Oversee construction projects and deliver cutting-edge building science services, including restoration engineering and building envelope design and renewal;
• Expect to become a trusted partner to Canada’s leading asset managers who are investing in the development and improvement of billion-dollar national building portfolios;
• Be involved with other teams, particularly those providing Property Condition Assessments, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services;
• Communicate effectively with the team and collaborate with senior technical resources from across the country to ensure quality of deliverables and best in class service;
• Conduct roof / building envelope investigations and field reviews to determine design and repair options;
• Prepare client proposals, investigation reports and construction documents;
• Provide technical advice to clients and direct project teams (consultants and contractors);  
• Manage the contract administration and quality of restoration projects at the construction stage;
• Evaluate contractor performance to ensure project deliverables and quality standards are achieved;
• Keep the client informed of site issues impacting project quality and resolve issues as required;
• Make contributions to company knowledge management and practice systems;
• Contribute to the firm’s reputation in the market and maintain client base;
• Provide technical support to project team members;
• Integrate, coach and develop employees through daily project work;
• Apply Triple Bottom Line (financial, social and environmental) thinking to each client project; and
• Other duties as assigned.
• You will always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and take WSP's Life Saving rules to heart;

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building Science, Architectural Science, Diploma in Architectural / Engineering Technology or a construction-related discipline;
• Minimum of 5years of experience in building sciences, engineering or architecture;
• P.Eng. designation is an asset;
• Proven success managing restoration and construction projects involving large commercial, institutional and residential buildings;
• In-depth knowledge of building materials and constructions processes for design and/or repairs of roofs and / or building envelopes;
• Ability to quickly identify and understand project issues and opportunities;
• A team player who thrives on working with other successful, energetic people; and
• An excellent communicator, with strong verbal, written and presentation skills.

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