Structural Drafting Team Lead

Lemay; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Montreal seeks a Structural Workshop Manager to lead a team of 12 technicians. This role involves ensuring the quality of structural drawings and acting as a liaison between engineers and the drafting team. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma in architecture or civil engineering, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Revit and Microsoft 365. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in large-scale projects in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible group insurance program

Health & Wellness Programs

4 weeks of vacation minimum

Gym access

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a technical drafting department.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong initiative and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the technical team in the workshop.
• Plan, assign, and monitor the production tasks for structural drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers and other professionals to develop plans and specifications.
• Ensure compliance of drawings and documentation with project standards.
• Support engineers in technical design and 3D modeling.

Skills

Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

Strong communication skills in English and French

Advanced skills in Revit

Organizational skills

Education

College diploma in architecture or civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Planner)

Job description

Company Description

Founded by passionate consulting engineers who specialize in innovative building structure design, ELEMA has mastered an approach built on open communication and collaboration, both within our team and with our clients and construction industry partners.

With proven expertise across diverse projects, ELEMA leads the industry in bringing the most ambitious structural visions to life, working with concrete, steel, structural timber, aluminum, and structural glass.

Our transdisciplinary team is guided by one philosophy: masterfully responding to the architectural subtleties and inherent structural challenges of each project.

This approach enables us to provide our clients and partners with elegant, innovative, and optimized structural solutions that integrate exceptional quality at every project stage.

Job Description

As Structural Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for the technical and human management of the structural drafting team. You will supervise a group of 12 technicians, ensure the quality of deliverables, and act as a key liaison between engineers, external professionals, and the internal team.

Your structural expertise and leadership will be essential to the success of our projects.

What you will accomplish with us

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the technical team in the workshop
• Plan, assign, and monitor the production tasks for structural drawings
• Coordinate with engineers and other professionals to develop plans and specifications
• Ensure compliance of drawings and documentation with project standards and requirements
• Participate in project kickoff meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Support engineers in technical design and 3D modeling
• Estimate material quantities required for projects
• Provide technical site support when needed
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of production processes and quality standards

Qualifications

• College diploma in architecture or civil engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including team management or supervision of a technical drafting department
• Advanced skills in Revit and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Planner)
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Ability to share knowledge and train team members
• High adaptability and ability to prioritize in dynamic environments
• Strong communication skills in both English and French, written and spoken.

Additional Information

Why join our team?

• To actively participate in the evolution of an engineering firm that values innovation, rigour, and people
• To evolve in a position that offers great latitude, diversity of mandates, and close collaboration with management
• To contribute to concrete projects and truly make a difference daily.

What we offer

ELEMA considers the development and well-being of our team members to be absolute priorities. We therefore offer the following benefits:

• Stimulating large-scale projects
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible group insurance program (health and dental insurance) as of day 1
• Health & Wellness Programs: $1 008 Lifestyle Account, Virtual Healthcare.
• 4 weeks of vacation minimum
• Social activities throughout the year
• Gym access
• Telemedicine platform

Please note that only candidates whose application has been selected will be contacted for an interview.