Project Coordinator

Pretium; Burlington; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm specializing in building science, where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions for diverse projects. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on client service and technical excellence, with responsibilities ranging from project management to quality control on construction sites. You'll engage with a collaborative team and have opportunities for professional growth, including performance bonuses and potential shareholding. If you're a motivated self-starter with a passion for building science, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced industry.

Benefits

Performance Bonuses

Registered Pension Plan

Team Building Activities

Shareholding Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate in Civil or Structural Engineering or Architectural Technology required.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project investigation and reporting, including quality control on-site.
• Conduct field reviews and prepare performance audits and technical reports.

Skills

Technical Writing

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Effective Communication

Building Science Knowledge

Construction Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Architectural Technology

Building Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pretium Engineering is an innovative building science engineering firm providing services to a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. We are a Canadian controlled private corporation with locations in Burlington, Newmarket, Ottawa, the Greater Toronto Area, and Kitchener/Waterloo Region. We are managed by our partners and senior management, all of whom have 10 to 30+ years of experience. We provide our expertise to a wide variety of sectors, including commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, educational, institutional, industrial, recreational, and hospitality.

We require energetic self-starters who can work independently and are interested in Building Science engineering services. The successful candidate is comfortable dealing with clients, communicating with contractors, both written and verbal, and working on active construction sites. A commitment to providing first-rate client service and technical excellence to deliver practical, creative solutions is essential. An inquisitive outlook, a hard worker who readily and quickly assumes responsibility and requires minimum direction are traits that are required to be successful in this role.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with project investigation, reporting, specification and drawing preparation, tendering, project management, quality observation and liaison with clients, contractors and manufacturers, as needed;
• Assist 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;
• Acquire skills that allow you to demonstrate the importance of 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;
• On occasion, prepare or oversee preparation of detailed computer aided drawings (CAD) for inclusion with reports and tender documents;
• Maintain utilization targets as determined by your Supervisor;
• Participate in the knowledge sharing culture through meetings and other training opportunities.

Our company culture provides a meaningful career experience in a dynamic growth-oriented environment. At Pretium Engineering there are many opportunities to engage in team building social activities, from skiing in the winter to golfing or baseball in the summer. A challenging opportunity is available to candidates who want to make a difference in this fast-paced working environment. We offer competitive compensation salary and benefit packages, performance bonuses, and Registered Pension Plan (RPP) group enrollment. Shareholding opportunities exist for experienced, driven individuals that advance the growth and profitability of the company and that demonstrate a team first attitude.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate of Civil or Structural Engineering, Applied Engineering, or Architectural Technology.
• 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.
• Post-Secondary education relating to Building Science, Building Envelope Engineering, and/or Building Architecture.
• 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Civil Engineering