Senior Project Engineer

Job title: Senior Project Engineer

Company: Randstad

Job description: Randstad is excited to partner with one of our clients in their search for a talented Senior Project Engineer, who will be based in Vancouver, supporting capex projects across Canada. This position requires someone who is a licensed Professional Civil/Structural Engineer with experience in Alberta or BC projects.Advantages
This is a permanent opportunity with an established REIT; Offering a competitive salary, Benefits, and 3 Weeks Vacation.Responsibilities
– Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
– Contribute to capital budget planning by reviewing and extracting budgeting information from building and roof condition assessment reports prepared by consultants.
– Coordinate and participate in meetings with internal teams/stakeholders to ensure that all intersecting projects progress seamlessly.
– Provide Sr. Project Manager duties for all assigned structural and envelope projects and review specifications and reports prepared by Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
– Provide oversight, supervision, motivate, train, develop and mentor Project Managers and Coordinators as assigned.
– Create project budgets while managing and tracking progress as well as reporting unforeseen expenses as they arise.
– Identify and resolve project issues with the project team and ensure larger, more complex issues are escalated to key project stakeholders.
– Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.
– Work closely with Senior Director, Procurement to assist in the preparation and creation of scopes for repair/construction work & tender documents.
– Carry out Condition Audits, property inspections, and provide analysis and assist in the preparation of capital expenditure budgets.
– Project manage various construction, intensification and retrofit projects within the portfolio, including budget management, reporting, and quality control of general contractor and consultants.
– Assist with new acquisitions; 5-year capital plan.
– Support staff in tracking all EUBR requests and assist by reviewing their site review findings and specifications as required.
– Provide site inspections including quantitative analysis to various internal operational groups as they relate to the modernizing, upgrading, and maintaining the properties within the portfolio
– Maintain and constantly improve cost reduction initiatives relating to maintenance and repair works throughout the portfolio.
– Collaborate with the Procurement department in vendor selection, tender evaluation, and award recommendation.
– Assist in the preparation of bid analysis and recommendation letters and review and approve progress invoices.
– Lead discussions and work effectively with senior leaders.
– Support software enhancements to track projects and time management.
– Provide guidance and share PM best practices with Technical Services Managers and other internal stakeholders.Qualifications
– Post-secondary education in Structural Engineering, Building Science, Architecture or Construction Management, Professional Designation an asset.
– Licensed Professional Civil/Structural Engineer
– Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience with carrying out investigative building reviews, project management and quality control of restoration and construction projects.
– Capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal operational and management teams and external associates and vendors.
– Required to travel to support and lead capex projects across Canada.Required Skills:
– Knowledge and application of safety and environment principles and procedures.
– Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards.
– In-depth understanding of building restoration, procedures and materials and project management principles.
– Proven experience as a building science subject matter expert.
– Demonstrates the ability to manage time effectively, prioritize and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.
– Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
– Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture.
– Identify and manage risk and opportunities on construction projects.
– Ability to work at heights utilizing suspended access equipment such as swing stages and zoom-booms.
– Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
– Provide leadership, direction, and motivation to the project team.
– Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
– A team player with leadership abilities.Summary
If you are interested in this opportunity please apply here OR email rob.mortimer@randstad.caOnly qualified candidates will be contacted.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Expected salary: $110000 – 135000 per year

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:48:12 GMT

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