Junior Engineering Professional, Project Management - Water Resources

CIMA+; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Junior Engineering Professional for their Vancouver office to assist Project Managers with administrative tasks for various engineering and construction projects. This role involves coordination with clients, budget monitoring, contract preparation, and supporting documentation management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and possess strong communication skills, with a focus on organization and problem-solving.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Annual opportunity to purchase shares

Flexible work schedule

Work/Life balance policy

3-5 weeks of vacation

Tailored training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience on engineering design ICI design projects.
• Ability to engage effectively with construction personnel.
• Familiarity with reading engineering plans and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multidisciplinary coordination with clients on large-scale projects.
• Prepare and review contracts and Work Plans.
• Assist PMs with monthly client invoices and document control.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

University Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

P6 Primavera

Microsoft Projects

Microsoft Dynamic 365 ERP

Microsoft Dynamic 365 CRM

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

CIMA+’s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget.We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are currently looking for an organized and detail-oriented Junior Engineering Professional, Project Management to support various Project Managers (PMs) in managing project-related administrative tasks and support medium to large scale engineering and construction projects. This person will assist with responsibility for projects of a diverse nature and provide support for clients in the execution of their most ambitious undertakings. The right person will possess outstanding interpersonal and communication and writing skills.

This position will be based in our Vancouver office.

Job Responsibilities

• Carrying out multidisciplinary coordination and follow-up with our clients in the realization of special large-scale projects
• Ability to engage with field presence and good communication skills with construction personal
• Proactively contributing to the search for solutions aimed at maximizing the quality and performance of projects
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team of engineers
• Identifying and monitor issues that may affect budgets and timelines within established milestones
• Liaise with clients, governments, regulatory authorities, and other project stakeholders to guide projects through the approval processes and effective information exchange
• Perform a variety of cost/budget studies and research assignments, requiring analysis and interpretation of data.
• Monitor progress and performance against established terms of reference and Work Plans.
• Prepare, coordinate, and review contracts, Work Plans, reports, and documents. Obtain signoffs as required.
• Prepare PPT for clients and internal stakeholders for summary of projects
• Manage the process of calls for tenders, awarding and negotiation of construction and professional services contracts
• Assembling, and delivering construction contracts and professional scopes of work
• Assist PMs with monthly client invoices by logging, filing, checking rates, and preparing any supporting attachments for PM input.
• Review and format reports and technical memos, ensuring grammar and spelling accuracy and verifying the use of correct templates.
• Assist in opening, closing, and archiving projects, including document control and obtaining COI (Certificate of Insurance) and WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) certificates.
• Provide occasional support with proposal preparation, ensuring proper formatting and content organization.
• Support Contract Administrators by assisting with the organization and management of construction documentation, including shop drawings, RFIs (Requests for Information), progress payment certificates, etc.
• Assist project managers by inputting project information into Microsoft Dynamic 365 ERP and CRM applications to ensure accurate project tracking and documentation.
  
  

Qualifications

• University Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience on engineering design ICI design and construction projects.
• Having the ability to read and understand engineering plans and technical specification
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional initiative and attention to detail.
• Skills in work organization, priority management and an interest in teamwork in an environment that can change direction quickly
• Proficiency in project management software, including P6 Primavera and/or Microsoft Projects (asset).
• Sound professional judgment, initiative, and ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines in a fast passed, deadline oriented and dynamic environment.
• Experience with managing multi-discipline designs and construction projects (asset)
• Experience in bidding/negotiating contracts & developing strong career partnerships as well as business development skills (asset)
• Mobile and willing to travel for projects within the lower mainland but also outside across British Columbia.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamic 365 ERP and CRM applications is a plus.
• Strong focus on accuracy and quality control in document preparation and formatting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, team members, and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

The expected salary for this position is from $68,000 to $75,000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills
  
  

For more information about this job opportunity, please contact Eric Fenyedi

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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