Project Manager - Structural
- Calgary, AB, Canada
$95,000 to $125,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- Pay
- $95,000 to $125,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within a structural engineering consulting firm.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Overview
An established engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its growing Structural Engineering Team in Calgary. This individual will play a key leadership role in delivering structural engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a focus on new and existing institutional, commercial, and residential buildings.
The role offers involvement throughout the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design and detailed engineering to construction and project closeout. The successful candidate will apply their technical expertise and project management capabilities to lead structural design initiatives, assess existing structures, develop practical engineering solutions, and ensure successful project delivery.
The ideal candidate is an experienced structural engineering professional with a strong background in technical design, project management, and client relationship development. They should thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary consulting environment and demonstrate a commitment to engineering excellence and high-quality project delivery.
General Responsibilities
This Opportunity Offers The Chance To
An established engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its growing Structural Engineering Team in Calgary. This individual will play a key leadership role in delivering structural engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a focus on new and existing institutional, commercial, and residential buildings.
The role offers involvement throughout the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design and detailed engineering to construction and project closeout. The successful candidate will apply their technical expertise and project management capabilities to lead structural design initiatives, assess existing structures, develop practical engineering solutions, and ensure successful project delivery.
The ideal candidate is an experienced structural engineering professional with a strong background in technical design, project management, and client relationship development. They should thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary consulting environment and demonstrate a commitment to engineering excellence and high-quality project delivery.
General Responsibilities
- Leadership & Teamwork: Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and collaborative mindset. Lead by example while promoting accountability, teamwork, and a client-focused approach.
- Business Development & Client Relations: Support business development initiatives through effective client engagement and relationship building. Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and industry partners.
- Technical & Professional Development: Continuously enhance technical expertise, stay informed about emerging industry trends, engineering standards, and best practices, and encourage knowledge sharing across the team.
- Lead the design and structural analysis of new construction, renovation, restoration, and rehabilitation projects.
- Assess existing buildings and structures, applying knowledge of construction materials, structural systems, and engineering assessment methodologies.
- Prepare and review structural engineering calculations, detailed drawings, technical reports, specifications, and project documentation.
- Manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring deliverables meet established timelines, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations.
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and scope management to ensure efficient project execution.
- Conduct site reviews, construction inspections, and contract administration activities while providing technical guidance and resolving construction-related challenges.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams throughout all phases of project delivery.
- Prepare structural evaluation reports, construction documentation, technical proposals, and project scopes of work.
- Participate in client meetings, industry events, and networking functions while maintaining professional and service standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, supporting their professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Undertake occasional travel within Canada, with the majority of projects located in Alberta.
- Perform additional duties as required to support project and organizational objectives.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization or focus in Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within a structural engineering consulting firm.
- Experience assessing existing buildings and designing new institutional, commercial, and residential structures is highly desirable.
- Strong technical knowledge of structural engineering principles, building materials, structural systems, and design methodologies.
- Registered or actively pursuing professional registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
- Proficiency in structural engineering design software, such as S-Frame, ETABS, and spSlab.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
- Demonstrated project management experience, including project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, scheduling, and scope management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership, initiative, and effective collaboration within a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
- Commitment to continuous professional development, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing.
- Valid driver's licence and access to reliable transportation.
This Opportunity Offers The Chance To
- Take a leadership role in a growing structural engineering team.
- Manage a diverse portfolio of institutional, commercial, and residential projects.
- Work on both new construction and existing building assessment projects.
- Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Contribute to technical excellence, business development, and the continued growth of an established engineering consulting practice.
- Develop leadership capabilities and mentor emerging engineering professionals.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead structural design and assessment projects for new and existing institutional, commercial, and residential buildings, preparing and reviewing calculations, drawings, reports, and project documentation. Manage project delivery from initiation through closeout, including budgets, schedules, resources, client and consultant coordination, construction reviews, and mentorship of junior engineers.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus and at least five years of relevant experience in a structural engineering consulting firm; APEGA registration or active pursuit of registration is also required. Candidates should have strong structural design and assessment expertise, project management and communication skills, proficiency with S-Frame, ETABS, and spSlab, familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit, and a valid driver's licence with reliable transportation.
Skills
- Structural Engineering
- Structural Design
- Structural Analysis
- Existing Building Assessment
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Budget Management
- Scheduling
- Scope Management
- Construction Inspection
- Contract Administration
- Business Development
- Technical Report Writing
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Consulting
Keywords
- Structural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Design
- Structural Analysis
- Building Assessment
- Institutional Buildings
- Commercial Buildings
- Residential Buildings
- Renovation
- Restoration
- Rehabilitation
- Construction Materials
- Structural Systems
- Engineering Calculations
- Technical Drawings
- Technical Reports
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Resource Allocation
- Scheduling
- Scope Management
- Construction Inspections
- Contract Administration
- APEGA
- S-Frame
- ETABS
- spSlab
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Microsoft Office