Building Science Engineer - Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Pretium Engineering is an innovative building science engineering firm providing services to a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. We are a Canadian controlled private corporation with locations in Burlington, Richmond Hill, Ottawa, Toronto, and Kitchener. We are managed by our partners and senior management, all of whom have 10 to 30+ years of experience. Our strength is developing practical strategies to restore exterior building components and structures, and following these projects through to completion.

We require energetic self-starters who can work independently and are interested in diagnostic and/or investigative engineering related to buildings and structures. Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and have experience with the preparation of detailed reports.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with project investigation, reporting, specification and drawing preparation, tendering, project management, quality observation and liaison with clients, contractors and manufacturers, as needed;
• Assist 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;
• Acquire skills that allow you to demonstrate the importance of 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;
• On occasion, prepare or oversee preparation of detailed computer aided drawings (CAD) for inclusion with reports and tender documents.
• Maintain utilization targets as determined by your Supervisor; and
• Participate in the knowledge sharing culture through meetings and other training opportunities.

Our company culture provides a meaningful career experience in a dynamic growth-oriented environment. At Pretium Engineering there are many opportunities to engage in team building social activities, from skiing in the winter to golfing or baseball in the summer. A challenging opportunity is available to candidates who want to make a difference in this fast paced working environment.

Candidate Requirements

• 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.
• Post-Secondary education relating to Building Science, Building Envelope Engineering and/or Building Architecture.
• 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.
• competitive compensation salary and benefit packages
• performance bonuses
• Registered Pension Plan (RPP) group enrollment
• Shareholding opportunities exist for experience, driven individuals that advance the growth and profitability of the company and that demonstrate a team first attitude.

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