Project Lead, Engineering

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and project management firm in Kelowna seeks a Project Lead, Engineering to support the Engineering Services department. This role is crucial for coordinating engineering activities for capital projects, ensuring alignment among various stakeholders, and maintaining project documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least five years of relevant experience, and proficiency in project management software. This in-office position emphasizes communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in engineering or construction project management.
• Ability to convey technical information effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering resources across multiple disciplines to meet project objectives.
• Organize and lead project engineering meetings.
• Ensure timely documentation for shop, field, and energization requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in project management software

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional registration (EIT, P.Eng.)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Asana

Jira

Job description

About Lauren Services

Lauren Services is a trusted leader in providing engineering, procurement, and construction management solutions across diverse industries. We are committed to delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective services that meet client expectations while upholding the highest standards of quality and integrity. Our team thrives on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring every project is executed with excellence.

Job Summary

The Project Lead, Engineering (PLE) supports the client’s Engineering Services department by coordinating engineering activities for capital sustainment and other projects. Acting as the central point of contact between Project Management (PMO), Operations, and engineering disciplines, the PLE ensures alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables. This role focuses on coordination, not design responsibility, while driving communication, documentation control, and milestone achievement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering resources across multiple disciplines to meet project objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineers of Record (EORs) to maintain schedules and manage scope changes.
• Organize and lead project engineering meetings; track deliverables using Primavera or similar tools.
• Ensure timely documentation for shop, field, and energization requirements.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with PMO, EORs, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical/project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years in engineering or construction project management.
• Professional registration (EIT, P.Eng.) considered an asset.

Skills

• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, Asana, Jira).

Abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for clear stakeholder engagement; ability to convey technical information effectively to non-technical audiences; skilled in facilitating meetings and fostering collaboration across teams.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proactive approach; strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure; adaptable and resilient in dynamic project environments; demonstrates leadership through influence rather than authority.

Knowledge

• Knowledge: Understanding of engineering processes, documentation control, and multi-disciplinary coordination.

This is an in-office position located at the client’s office in Kelowna.