Project Manager

RWDI; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance Bonus

Paid Vacation

Group Health Benefits

RSP Matching

Learning Spending Account

Fitness Spending Account

Job summary

RWDI in Guelph, Ontario is seeking a Project Manager to lead business development and project delivery from our Project Delivery - Zone 5 team. This full-time permanent role focuses on identifying opportunities, securing projects, and guiding RWDI consultants to successful outcomes.

You will manage client relationships, create proposals for RFPs, oversee documentation, and ensure on-time, quality deliverables while tracking revenue and managing project finances.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development and project management within the engineering consulting sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Understanding of building design and construction process, codes, standards, and protocols.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to clients effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to travel to the USA.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, negotiating, and facilitating new business.
• Creating proposals inclusive of scope, fees, and qualifications for public and client RFPs.
• Developing strong working relationships with clients.
• Assembling and guiding a team toward meeting project objectives by overseeing documentation.
• Accountable for project performance, on-time and quality delivery, and meeting client expectations.
• Managing financial activities of the project including revenue tracking, invoicing, and receivables.
• Ensuring Quality Assurance is completed and meets standards and scope.
• Tracking industry developments to deliver relevant services and innovations.
• Developing and delivering presentations at meetings and industry events.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Client relationships

Technical communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Project Manager

Department: Project Delivery - Zone 5

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Guelph, ON

Reporting To: Greg Thompson

Compensation: CA$80,000 - CA$100,000 / year

Description

As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities within the engineering consulting sector. This position requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully managing and closing projects, coupled with a strong aptitude for cultivating and maintaining client relationships. This is a full-time permanent position in our Guelph, Ontario office.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Responsible for effectively sourcing, negotiating, and facilitating new business.
• Proposal and Contract Management: Creating and delivering proposals inclusive of scope, fees, and qualifications for public and client RFPs.
• Client Relationship Management: Responsible for developing strong working relationships with clients.
• Project Oversight: Assembling and guiding a team of RWDI consultants toward meeting project objectives by overseeing the preparation of documentation developed by the technical team.
• Project Performance: Accountable for project performance, on-time and quality delivery, and ensuring client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Financial Management: Manage financial activities of the project including tracking revenue, issuing invoices, and recovering receivables.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring that Quality Assurances are completed, recorded, and meet company standards and project scope.
• Innovation: Track industry developments and innovations to ensure that RWDI continuously delivers relevant services and new and innovative deliverables.
• Presentations and Conferences: Regularly develop and deliver presentations at project meetings/workshops and industry events.

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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualifications (If you possess 80% of the qualifications listed, please apply since you may have additional skills that would align well with this role):

• Proven experience in business development and project management within the engineering consulting sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Understanding of building design and construction process, codes, standards, and protocols.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to clients effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to travel to the USA.

Job Benefits

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $80,000.00 -$100,000.00
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Paid Vacation
• Group Health Benefits
• RSP Matching
• Learning Spending Account
• Fitness Spending Account

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code. AI is not used in the recruitment process.