Building Science Project Manager

We are currently looking for Building Science Project Managers for the Waterloo location. We require energetic self-starters who can work independently and are interested in diagnostic and / or investigative engineering related to buildings and structures.

Skills and Experience Requirements :

Graduate of Civil or Structural Engineering, Applied Engineering, or Architectural Technology with 3 to 5 years of related project management experience.

Excellent technical writing skills. Reporting is to be concise, follow company report formats, and be based on project specific evidence.

Excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Building science knowledge including a thorough understanding of air, rain-water, and vapour control.

Knowledge of construction materials and products, material deterioration mechanisms, and repair and restoration methods with specific focus on building envelope assemblies, parking garages, balconies, and guards.

Effective, responsive communication skills (verbal and written).

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other design related software is considered an asset.

Willingness to work at heights, including climbing ladders and accessing swing stages or lifts

A valid driver’s license and insured vehicle to travel to the office and project sites within Ontario. Work related mileage is reimbursed.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and have experience with the preparation of detailed reports

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Under the supervision of a Project Principal the successful candidate will serve the role of Project Consulting Engineer

Managing and / or assisting with project investigation, reporting, specification and drawing preparation, tendering, project management, quality observation and liaison with clients, contractors and manufacturers, as needed

Managing and / or assisting with field review / testing and data collection and preparation of performance audits, reserve fund studies, capital planning projects, technical / building audits or other investigative reports complete with observations, conclusions, recommendations and repair budgets

Responsible for budget and schedule control, technical competence, documentation quality and physical appearance of construction work to the Client and Project Team

Conduct onsite quality control and adherence to prepared specifications

Peer review of reports, specification and / or drawings

Maintain utilization targets and project costs and profit as determined by your Supervisor

Participate in the knowledge sharing culture through meetings and other training opportunities

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools.

Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.