Engineering Project Manager - Building Restoration

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our Restoration team.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing complex building science and restoration projects from inception to completion. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring successful project delivery in terms of time, quality, and budget.

KEY RESULT AREAS FOR THIS ROLE

Building Restoration

• Provide technical expertise and leadership on building envelope and rehabilitation projects.
• Manage work involving exterior glazing, opaque wall assemblies, roofs, balconies, parking garages, waterproofing, and cladding systems.
• Perform building science diagnostics, condition assessments, investigations, and testing of building envelope systems.
• Ensure restoration projects meet applicable industry standards, technical requirements, and client expectations.

Project Management

• Lead building restoration and repair projects from initial planning through completion.
• Define project scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress and control timelines, costs, quality, and risks.
• Prepare or review technical reports, specifications, schematic designs, and contract administration documentation.
• Review and approve project deliverables to ensure they meet technical requirements and client objectives.
• Guide and train Project Associates and junior staff throughout project execution.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and contractors.
• Resolve conflicts and address unusual site conditions that may affect project progress.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.

Client Management and Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Serve as the key liaison between project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide clear, timely, and responsive communication and follow up on requests.
• Seek client feedback and identify opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Identify future work opportunities at client properties.
• Foster long-term client relationships that support both client objectives and company growth.

Revenue Generation

• Contribute to short- and long-term strategic planning and company growth initiatives.
• Meet established revenue and financial performance targets.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets.
• Maintain project profitability through effective scope, schedule, and resource management.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Minimum 5+ years of building science experience within the consulting sector, with a strong focus on restoration and rehabilitation projects.
• Minimum 2+ years as a Project Manager.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or eligibility to obtain the designation.
• Proven project management expertise, including contract administration, budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and proposal writing/development.
• Demonstrated ability to take building science restoration projects from conception to completion, including defining scope of work, preparing detailed specifications, and overseeing the project lifecycle.
• Technical expertise in the preparation of specifications and schematic designs for the repair or replacement of existing building assets, including curtain walls, cladding, balconies, roofing systems, and parking garages.
• Extensive experience working on diverse building science projects across various building types, such as multi-residential (condominiums), community housing, municipal buildings, commercial offices, and recreational facilities.
• Strong technical experience with building science/restoration components such as exterior glazing, building envelopes, structural repairs, waterproofing, and parking structures.
• Expertise in preparing project proposals, technical specifications, and Building Conditions Assessment reports.
• Previous experience in providing accurate cost estimates for remedial repairs and guiding projects to meet financial targets.

Skills:

• Leadership and Influence: Proven ability to lead and inspire project teams to deliver exceptional results. Passion for coaching and mentoring building science professionals. Lead by example in performance and integrity, fostering a results-oriented work environment. Demonstrate strategic thinking and consider different perspectives to find solutions. Set the standard for professional conduct and motivate others through strong leadership.
• Analytical and Decision-Making: Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions. Master both statistical and qualitative project analyses. Effectively communicate risks and take ownership of decisions, ensuring transparency and clarity in the decision-making process.
• Interpersonal Relations: Promote teamwork and collaboration by valuing the strengths and synergy of working with others. Show respect, confidence, and a supportive attitude towards colleagues. Act as a team player, willing to make difficult or unpopular decisions when necessary for the greater good of the project or team.
• Communication: Maintain clear and open lines of communication with all stakeholders, ensuring they are appropriately informed. Demonstrate strong listening skills and the ability to facilitate meaningful dialogue. Write and speak with clarity and confidence, ensuring complex technical information is easily understood by clients and team members.
• Planning and Organization: Develop detailed project plans, including preventive and contingency actions, while setting clear priorities. Maintain excellent organizational skills, considering all aspects of project execution to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Approach challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation. Remain open to questioning and show confidence when dealing with ambiguity. Adapt to changes without frustration, maintaining composure and focus in dynamic environments.
• Motivation and Commitment: Display persistence and dedication to achieving project goals. Inspire and encourage others to meet their objectives, consistently driving the team toward exceptional results.

Abilities:

• Decision Making and Problem Solving: Analyze complex information and evaluate potential solutions to choose the best course of action. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Critical and Creative Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to assess the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions, developing innovative approaches to project execution. Foster creativity in designing new methods, systems, or processes that enhance project outcomes.
• Communication and Active Listening: Clearly and concisely communicate information in written or verbal form. Practice active listening by giving full attention to others, understanding their points, asking appropriate questions, and responding thoughtfully without interruption.
• Coordination and Social Perceptiveness: Adjust actions and strategies in response to the needs of others. Show a high level of social awareness by understanding team dynamics and anticipating how others may react in different situations, using this knowledge to guide interactions and decisions effectively.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary: Based on experience and expertise.
• Performance Rewards: Annual performance and profit-sharing bonuses for every employee, recognizing contributions and supporting long-term success.
• Health & Wellness: Health spending account (including dependents) and access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Vacation & Time Off: Paid vacation plus bonus vacation days over the Christmas–New Year period.
• Retirement: Generous RRSP matching.
• Shareholder Status: As an employee-owned firm, there are opportunities to gain shareholder status, giving you a stake in the long-term growth and success of the company.

Our Total Rewards package is designed not just to reward your expertise, but to support your well-being, career growth, and meaningful involvement in shaping our future.

Edison is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunity. We continually strive to sustain an environment in which each member of our team can excel, contribute, and benefit from different perspectives. Edison recognizes the importance of building a team that reflects the clients we serve and celebrates the vast range of voices, perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of our team members.

Edison positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or family status. We will interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments to support your application.

This position is for a current vacancy based in our Dundas office. Edison does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools at any stage of the hiring process.

Applicants are asked to apply through this job posting. Only those selected for further discussion will be contacted.