Design Project Manager

Maple Reinders Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Burnaby is seeking a Design Project Manager specializing in water and wastewater construction. The role involves leading project proposals, ensuring effective design management, and supporting on-site execution. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of industry experience and relevant educational qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $100k to $120k along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Group Health Insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary Bonuses

On-Site Gym Facility

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience in a related role.
• Experience in water/wastewater and civil infrastructure construction.
• Professional Designation preferred - P. Eng and/or Gold Seal.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of RFP proposals.
• Manage design consultants and ensure timely designs.
• Support the execution team during construction.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Leadership

Communication

Construction Knowledge

MS Office Proficiency

Education

University degree in Engineering

Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma

Tools

BIM360

SharePoint

MS Project

Job description

Design Project Manager - Civil (Water/Wastewater Construction)

Maple Reinders is currently looking to add an experienced Design Project Manager to our Major Projects team in Burnaby, BC. The successful candidate will be focusing on projects in our Civil division.

As the Design Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the technical development of our RFP proposals and ensuring that the execution/project team has been brought up to speed by being the bridge between the pursuit team and the execution/project team. Your passionate spirit for your craft will be evident in the efforts you put forth and your team focus will help in coordinating the work that you deliver.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise to the pursuit team;
• Working with the pursuit team to assist in developing winning strategies, plans and schedules.
• Being involved at the RFP stage to provide technical support.
• Leading divisional resources in developing the estimate for pursuits.
• Managing design consultants to ensure an effective and timely design that meets the construction budget and schedule requirements for the project.
• Identifying concerns with the design for constructability, cost and schedule.
• Presenting and co-presenting presentations to clients on technical aspects of the design.
• Developing relationships with design and technical firms.
• Assist in selecting design and technical firms for projects.
• Attending industry events making presentations as required.
• Disseminating information from the project pursuit to the project team.
• Being embedded in the execution team by finalizing the design.
• Communicating the design and construction plan to the execution team.
• Being available to the execution team in an advisory capacity during construction.
• Coordinating and managing value engineering sessions internally and externally to find value added scope and maximize savings to project budgets.
• Assisting the execution team develop a commissioning plan and being a resource during commissioning as sponsored.

Qualifications / Skills

• University degree in Engineering, and/or Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma, or a combination of education and industry experience.
• At least 10 years experience as a Project Manager, a Construction Administrator or a Design Project Manager in the construction industry.
• Experience in Industrial, Commercial, Water/Wastewater, Energy projects, and civil infrastructure construction.
• Well rounded knowledge of all construction disciplines i.e. civil, structural, process, mechanical and electrical.
• Professional Designation preferred - P. Eng and/or Gold Seal.
• Proficient MS Office and Windows-based computer applications skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.).
• The ability to use/learn industry specific software programs such as BIM360, and SharePoint, MS Project.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven leadership abilities.

We want an individual who will embody Maple Reinders core values of

• People - Supporting employees to thrive.
• Integrity - Doing the right thing without compromise.
• Relationships - Building trust with clients & partners.
• Stewardship - Caring for communities & the environment.
• Ingenuity - Embracing challenges. Encouraging ideas. Engineering solutions.

Benefits (Full-Time Salary)

• Competitive Salaries
• Weekly Pay
• Group Health Insurance Plan (Extended Medical, Dental & Health Care Spending Account)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Employer Matching)
• Regular Performance Reviews & Yearly Salary ReviewLife Insurance and LTD Group Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Discretionary Bonuses & Profit Sharing
• Reward System (Maple Points)
• Discount Programs & Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program
• Growth Opportunities
• On-Site Parking
• On-Site Gym Facility

Salary Range 100k - $120k

If you are interested in a career with Maple Reinders, please submit your resume and a project list. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Maple Reinders is an equal opportunity employer and supports employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace. Upon request, Maple Reinders accommodates candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process.