Building Science Project Managers (Newmarket/Toronto/Burlington/Waterloo) Job at Pretium Engineering Inc.

Pretium Engineering Inc. Greater Toronto Area, ON

_Building Science Project Managers (Toronto, Burlington, Newmarket* , Waterloo)_*

Pretium Engineering Inc. is a specialist building science, structural, and mechanical consulting engineering firm with offices throughout Ontario, in Breslau (Waterloo), Burlington, Newmarket, Ottawa, and Toronto, and a staff complement of over 75 engineers and technologists.

Our engineered solutions have solved building performance problems, on time and within budget since 1993. We are managed by our partners and senior management, all of whom have 10 to 40 years of experience. We provide our expertise to a wide variety of sectors, including commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, educational, institutional, industrial, recreational and hospitality.

Pretium is currently looking for Building Science Project Managers to join the team in all offices. We require energetic self-starters who can work independently and are interested in diagnostic and/or investigative engineering related to buildings and structures. Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and have experience with the preparation of detailed reports, specifications, design details and contract administration.

Pretium offers a diverse and rewarding career with many opportunities for growth and advancement as well as an attractive compensation package including health benefits, profit sharing and a registered pension plan. Salaries are commensurate with experience.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

  • Graduate of Civil or Structural Engineering, Applied Engineering, or Architectural Technology with 3 to 5 years of related project management experience.
  • Excellent technical writing skills. Reporting is to be concise, follow company report formats, and be based on project specific evidence.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
  • Building science knowledge including a thorough understanding of air, rain-water, and vapour control.
  • Knowledge of construction materials and products, material deterioration mechanisms, and repair and restoration methods with specific focus on building envelope assemblies, parking garages, balconies, and guards.
  • Effective, responsive communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other design related software is considered an asset.
  • Willingness to work at heights, including climbing ladders and accessing swing stages or lifts.
  • A valid driver’s license and insured vehicle to travel to the office and project sites within Ontario. Work related mileage is reimbursed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of a Project Principal the successful candidate will serve the role of Project Manager including but not limited to the following:

  • Managing and/or assisting with project investigation, reporting, specification and drawing preparation, tendering, project management, quality observation and liaison with clients, contractors and manufacturers, as needed;
  • Managing and/or assisting with field review/testing and data collection and preparation of performance audits, reserve fund studies, capital planning projects, technical/building audits or other investigative reports complete with observations, conclusions, recommendations and repair budgets;
  • Responsible for budget and schedule control, technical competence, documentation quality and physical appearance of construction work to the Client and Project Team;
  • Conduct onsite quality control and adherence to prepared specifications;
  • Peer review of reports, specification and/or drawings.
  • Maintain utilization targets and project costs and profit as determined by your Supervisor; and
  • Participate in the knowledge sharing culture through meetings and other training opportunities.

Diversity Statement
Pretium Engineering Inc. is committed to having an inclusive and diverse workforce, with recruitment based on objective criteria that is free of discrimination, ensuring all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

We appreciate the interest and efforts of all applicants; however only those short-listed as candidates will be contacted.

Consulting Engineers | Working Together, Better - Our slogan not only describes how we approach our internal operations, but also embodies the approach to our work and our service to clients.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $80,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • What does Building Science mean to you?

Experience:

  • Building Science Project Management: 3 years (required)



Please Note :
optimuspartners.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, optimuspartners.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.