THE OPPORTUNITY:

WSP has an opportunity for a Project Manager, with technical experience in building envelope restoration design and construction oversight, to join our Building Sciences team, located at our Ottawa (2611 Queensview Drive) office. This position will include coordinating internal project teams, schedules, and project resources to provide technical building envelope restoration solutions. The successful candidate will be supported by and coordinate with a team of experienced building sciences specialists locally and nationally.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO HERE:

• Contribute to delivering industry-leading Building Science Restoration services, including evaluation, design and tender, and construction review and contract administration services for restoration of a variety of building envelope assemblies, including walls, windows, roofing, waterproofing, and concrete structures.
• Complete site visits to evaluate existing building envelope system performance and identify repair solutions.
• Complete site visits for construction projects to ensure technical repair solutions are implemented in accordance with the project documents. Effectively communicate and collaborate with Owners and Contractors to meet project goals.
• Coach/train junior staff and ensure that appropriate data collection is completed in order to effectively communicate project progress and technical information to senior technical staff.
• Prepare client proposals, investigation reports and construction documents for building envelope evaluation and/or restoration projects. Ensure that draft documents (reports, specifications, letters etc.) are prepared to the level expected by senior technical project staff prior to submitting for review.
• Manage and contribute to the preparation of condominium Reserve Fund Studies, allowing owners to plan for the repair and renewal of major building systems.
• Understand and manage client expectations and direct WSP performance to meet or exceed them.
• Clarify roles and responsibilities of those on the project team and ensure expectations are understood. Manage project resources (including personnel) and establish task schedules/ deliverables to ensure deliverables are met.
• Communicate effectively with the team and collaborate with senior technical resources from across the country to ensure quality of deliverables and best-in-class service.
• Manage project budgets by clearly communicate production budget and schedule expectations; monitor and manage budget, multiplier and schedule to meet targets. Financial project management includes processing P.O.s and invoices and managing Accounts Receivable within targets.
• Maintain a consistent project workload and contribute to winning work to achieve annual revenue targets.
• Lead meetings with clients and stakeholders to receive feedback, discuss revisions and enhance the trust relationship.