Project Manager - Expression of Interest

Strata Engineering; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Engineering Inc. in Burnaby, BC seeks a Project Manager to oversee building science projects from inception to completion, coordinating teams, schedules, budgets, safety, and quality.

This role focuses on envelope projects, client liaison, risk management, and adherence to engineering standards; strong PM practice and CAPM/PMP eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience managing building envelope projects throughout all lifecycle phases.
• Strong skills in client management and presenting to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with building permit processes and CCDC contracts.
• Experience with formal PM processes and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage building envelope projects through all lifecycle phases.
• Define scope with stakeholders and ensure engineering feasibility.
• Schedule vendors and internal resources to meet deadlines.
• Forecast workload and manage staff utilization.
• Provide weekly project summaries to operations.
• Communicate with clients regularly and present to strata councils.
• Oversee tendering and vendor relations.
• Support permit package preparation and negotiation.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Client management

Public presentations

Attention to detail

Team leadership

CCDC contracts

CAPM/PMP eligible

Permitting processes

PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Project Manager - Expression of Interest

Projects Full Time Burnaby, BC $75,000 - $95,000 CAD per year

As a Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of building science projects from inception to completion. You will use your project management expertise to coordinate people and processes to ensure that our projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results while ensuring quality, safety, and budget adherence. You are the go-to person for everything involving a project’s organization and timeline and will equip your teams with the tools to succeed and evolve through their participation in projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage building envelope projects through all phases of the project lifecycle
• Develop and communicate project scopes and objectives with involvement from all relevant stakeholders while ensuring engineering standards and technical feasibility are adhered to
• Schedule third parties/vendors and internal resources for successful, and timely, execution of project tasks
• Forecast workload and ensuring staff utilization is in line with company expectations
• Provide weekly summaries on active projects to the operations manager and identify any issues, risks or roadblocks
• Communicate with clients on a regular basis
• Present technical material to strata councils - be the liaison between the client and engineers
• Oversee the tendering administration and analysis including third parties and vendor relationship management
• Support the preparation and negotiation of building/development permit packages

Human Resources

• Conduct career planning and performance evaluations for direct reports
• Team motivation and management
• Development of detailed project plans and budgets to track performance and overall health of the project
• Maintain project profitability and minimize write-offs

Safety

• Be an ambassador for safety on all projects assigned
• Ensure Hazard ID's are determined before any staff start work on a project

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application. We are not currently able to sponsor or provide work permits or visas for this position.
• Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution or demonstrated work experience in construction management considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience building envelope or related construction sectors considered an asset
• Proficient in project management processes and best practices and use of project management software
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills
• Experience with formal presentations for public audiences
• Attention to detail and passion for quality
• Managed teams of 2-5 personnel
• Understanding of CCDC contracts
• Eligible for CAPM or PMP designation
• Familiarity with building permit application processes across lower mainland municipalities

In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $95,000.

* Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

This listing is for an expression of interest. While there may not be immediate openings, we continuously accept applications for future opportunities. We'll be in touch if your profile aligns with the specific requirements we're looking for. If you don't hear from us, please know we've reviewed your submission and truly appreciate your interest.

About Us

Strata Engineering Inc.is a consulting engineering firm specializing in building science, building envelope, structural, mechanical, and geotechnical engineering.

Our services include, but are not limited to: building envelope enclosure repair and consulting, condition assessments and engineering investigations, project management, 15-month, 2, 5, and 10-year warranty reviews, depreciation reports and more. By integrating engineering, architecture and construction expertise, Strata Engineering is able to offer a unique project or construction management service that sets us apart. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds, which allows us to provide our clients with cost-effective, tailored solutions.

We define ourselves by the quality of our work, service, and the satisfaction of our clients.