Job Description

Design Project Manager - Civil (Water/Wastewater Construction)
Maple Reinders is currently looking to add an experience Design Project Manager to our Major Projects team in Mississauga, Ontario. The successful candidate will be focusing on projects in our Civil division.
As the Design Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the technical development of our RFP proposals and ensuring that the execution/project team has been brought up to speed by being the bridge between the pursuit team and the execution/project team. Your passionate spirit for your craft will be evident in the efforts you put forth and your team focus will help in coordinating the work that you deliver.
Other functions you can expect in this role:
1) Assist the Pursuit/Development team by:

• being in the loop on all civil and infrastructure project pursuits;
• providing technical expertise to the pursuit team;
• being embedded in the pursuit team to assist in developing winning strategies, plans and schedules;
• being involved at the RFP stage to provide technical support;
• leading the divisional resources in developing the estimate for the pursuit;
• manage the design consultants to ensure an effective and timely design that meets the construction budget and schedule requirements for the project;
• identify concerns with the design for constructability, cost and schedule;
• presenting and co-presenting presentations to clients on technical aspects of the design;
• develop relationships with design and technical firms;
• assist in selecting design and technical firms for projects;
• attending industry events making presentations as required.

2) Assist the Execution/Project Team by:

• Disseminating information from the project pursuit to the project team;
• Being embedded in the execution team by finalizing the design;
• Communicating the design and construction plan to the execution team;
• Being available to the execution team in an advisory capacity during construction;
• Coordinating and managing value engineering sessions internally and externally to find value added scope and maximize savings to project budgets;
• Assisting the execution team develop a commissioning plan and being a resource during commissioning as sponsored.

3) Ensure the continued advancement of new building materials and technologies for Maple by:

• Participating in trainings and conferences to explore new technologies and building materials;
• Witnessing and/or conducting testing of new technologies to determine suitability for partnering with Maple;
• Building relationships with potential international partners;
• Make informed recommendations to Director, Pre-Construction and the VP Major Projects as to new technologies and new building materials with potential for future projects;
• Assist in disseminating information on new technologies to the Maple team.

Miscellaneous:

• Participate in marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Understanding the Maple Reinders Vision and Mission Statement, our history, culture and capabilities, and performing your duties in that context.
• Update professional expertise and improve quality of advice by:

• Maintaining awareness of statutory requirements, new techniques, methods, materials, etc.
• Pursue training and development opportunities, striving to continually build knowledge and take opportunities to share expertise with others.
• Perform all other related duties as requested.

Qualifications/ Skills:

• University degree in Engineering, and or Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma, or a combination of education and industry experience.
• At least 10 years experience as a Project Manager, a Construction Administrator or a Design Project Manager in the construction industry.
• Experience in Industrial, Commercial, Water/Wastewater, Energy projects, and civil infrastructure construction.
• Well rounded knowledge of all construction disciplines i.e. civil, structural, process, mechanical and electrical.
• Professional Designation preferred - P. Eng and/or Gold Seal
• Proficient MS Office and Windows-based computer applications skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.).
• The ability to use/learn industry specific software programs such as BIM360, and SharePoint, MS Project.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proven leadership abilities.

We want an individual who will embody Maple Reinders core values of:

• People - Supporting employees to thrive.
• Integrity - Doing the right thing without compromise.
• Relationships - Building trust with clients & partners.
• Stewardship - Caring for communities & the environment.
• Ingenuity - Embracing challenges. Encouraging ideas. Engineering solutions.

Benefits (Full-Time Salary):

• Competitive Salaries
• Weekly Pay
• Group Health Insurance Plan (Extended Medical, Dental & Health Care Spending Account)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Employer Matching)
• Regular Performance Reviews & Yearly Salary Review
• Life Insurance and LTD Group Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Discretionary Bonuses & Profit Sharing
• Reward System (Maple Points)
• Discount Programs & Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program
• Growth Opportunities
• On-Site Parking
• On-Site Gym Facility

If you are interested in a career with Maple Reinders, please submit your resume and a project list. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Maple Reinders is an equal opportunity employer and supports employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace. Upon request, Maple Reinders accommodates candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Skills Required