Project Manager, Building Condition Assessment

Job Description

The Opportunity :

WSP is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Building Sciences group, located at our Toronto (2300 Yonge Street) office.

Reporting to the GTA Regional Director, this position will be responsible for contributing to the Building Condition Assessment national team, based in Toronto.

The role also involves contributing to Building Envelope and / or Structural Deterioration and Repair specialty consulting services for all existing buildings of all types.

Why WSP?

Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer,
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

We offer flexible work options including remote work.

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A day in the life : Projects

Projects

• Manage and perform Building Condition Assessments (BCAs) on a diverse range of new and existing buildings across all market sectors, including office, retail, industrial, multi-residential, institutional, etc.
• Tailor the scope of work to support client BCA mandate including transactional (pre-purchase, pre-sale, re-finance), capital planning, problem-specific assessments and more.
• Prepare thorough, accurate and concise reports.
• Manage and contribute to the preparation of condominium Reserve Fund Studies, allowing owners to plan for the repair and renewal of major building systems.
• Manage and carry-out Performance Audits in the First, Second and Seventh Year of a condominium's registration, in support of construction warranty coverage provided to the builder.
• Contribute to delivering industry-leading Building Science Restoration services, including evaluation, design / specification and tender and construction review and contract administration services.
• Work closely with our related Buildings teams, particularly those providing Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Sustainability and Energy, and other services to inform and enhance BCA reporting.

Project Management

• Assign project team and manage project to achieve deliverables on time and on budget.
• Understand and manage client expectations and direct WSP performance to meet or exceed them.
• Lead meetings with clients and stakeholders to receive feedback, discuss revisions and enhance the trust relationship.
• Hold close-out meetings to review staff performance and provide timely and constructive feedback to team members; use project outcomes to enhance our processes and procedures.
• Handle P.O.s and invoicing and manage Accounts Receivable within targets.

Practice and Processes

• Commit to embracing and enhancing a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Contribute expertise and time to Building Science Centres of Excellence.
• Strive to maintain WSP industry-leading service delivery and reputation.
• Seek to innovate our delivery processes and procedures to improve efficiency, quality and liability control.
• Integrate, coach and develop peers and more junior co-workers through on-going project work.

Business Development

• Work to become a trusted partner to Canada's leading real estate owners and managers in the planning for, and implementation of, repair and replacement projects across national portfolios.
• Maintain a consistent project workload to achieve annual revenue targets.
• Prepare well-written and persuasive proposals, including pricing WSP services to achieve target profitability.
• Provide technical advice to clients, team members and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the firm's reputation in the market and maintain our client base.
• Provide technical support to clients, client industry reps and the broader Building Science community.
• Apply Triple Bottom Line (financial, social and environmental) thinking to each client project.

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building Science, Architectural Science, Diploma in Architectural / Engineering Technology or a construction-related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in building sciences, engineering or architecture
• P.Eng. designation is an asset
• Proven success managing restoration and construction projects involving large commercial, institutional and residential buildings
• In-depth knowledge of building materials and constructions processes for design and / or repairs of roofs and / or building envelopes
• Ability to quickly identify and understand project issues and opportunities
• A team player who thrives on working with other successful, energetic people; and
• An excellent communicator, with strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
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