Project Manager - Building Restoration

Project Manager – Building RestorationPosition Overview

As a Project Manager within the Building Restoration Consulting Team, you will oversee projects through all phases, from initial design and planning to construction and final delivery. Working alongside senior engineering leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, within budget, and to the highest technical and professional standards.

The ideal candidate is proactive, technically capable, and client-focused, with strong project management skills and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering consulting services.

General Responsibilities

• Leadership & Teamwork: Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and collaborative approach. Lead by example while promoting accountability, teamwork, and a client-focused culture.

• Client & Industry Relations: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and industry stakeholders while representing the organization professionally.

• Professional Development: Continuously enhance technical expertise and stay informed about industry developments, building codes, regulations, and best practices.

Technical Responsibilities

• Manage building restoration projects from initial design and investigation through construction and final completion.

• Lead proposal development, including defining project scope, preparing fee estimates, developing schedules, and allocating resources.

• Conduct building condition assessments, site investigations, and technical evaluations.

• Prepare comprehensive technical reports outlining findings, recommendations, and proposed restoration solutions.

• Develop detailed restoration designs, including scopes of work, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.

• Lead client meetings and communicate design updates, project changes, progress, and key milestones to contractors and multidisciplinary engineering and architectural teams.

• Manage tendering processes and oversee contract administration, including bid preparation, contractor selection, invoice reviews, and change order assessments.

• Represent the organization at industry events, professional gatherings, and networking functions.

• Stay current with industry trends, applicable codes, regulations, and engineering best practices.

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members.

• Undertake occasional travel within Canada, with most projects located in Alberta.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in building envelope consulting, structural restoration, or building restoration projects.

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).

• Demonstrated experience applying project management principles, including project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, scheduling, and scope management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong relationship-building abilities and the capacity to establish trust 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 client-focused solutions.

• Creative problem-solving abilities, initiative, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Valid driver's licence and access to reliable transportation.

Additional Information

This opportunity offers the chance to manage diverse building restoration projects, work alongside experienced engineering professionals, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex consulting assignments.

Occasional travel within Canada is required, with the majority of project work based in Alberta.