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Project Manager

Guelph, ONOnsiteFull TimeCA$80,000–CA$100,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • business development
  • project management
  • engineering consulting
  • proposal management
  • client relationships
  • financial management
  • quality assurance
  • construction process
  • codes
  • standards

Role summary

RWDI is seeking a Project Manager for their Guelph, Ontario office to drive business development and manage projects within the engineering consulting sector. This full-time permanent role involves sourcing new business, managing proposals and contracts, cultivating client relationships, overseeing project teams, ensuring project performance, financial management, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of engineering principles, building design, and construction processes, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Travel to the USA may be required.

Project Manager

Department: Project Delivery - Zone 5

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Guelph, ON

Reporting To: Greg Thompson

Compensation: CA$80,000 - CA$100,000 / year



Description

Position Overview:

As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities within the engineering consulting sector. This position requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully managing and closing projects, coupled with a strong aptitude for cultivating and maintaining client relationships.

This is a full-time permanent position in our Guelph, Ontario office. 

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Business Development:
Responsible for effectively sourcing, negotiating, and facilitating new business.
Proposal and Contract Management: Creating and delivering proposals inclusive of scope, fees, and qualifications for public and client RFPs. Client Relationship Management: Responsible for developing strong working relationships with clients.
Project Oversight: Assembling and guiding a team of RWDI consultants toward meeting project objectives by overseeing the preparation of documentation developed by the technical team. Project Performance: Accountable for project performance, on-time and quality delivery, and ensuring client expectations are met or exceeded. Financial Management: Manage financial activities of the project including tracking revenue, issuing invoices, and recovering receivables.
Quality Assurance: Ensuring that Quality Assurances are completed, recorded, and meet company standards and project scope.
Innovation: Track industry developments and innovations to ensure that RWDI continuously delivers relevant services and new and innovative deliverables. Presentations and Conferences: Regularly develop and deliver presentations at project meetings/workshops and industry events.
Learn about our Projects.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualifications (If you possess 80% of the qualifications listed, please apply since you may have additional skills that would align well with this role):
  • Proven experience in business development and project management within the engineering consulting sector. 
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. 
  • Understanding of building design and construction process, codes, standards, and protocols. 
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and the ability to build and maintain client relationships. 
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to clients effectively. 
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed targets.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.
  • Ability to travel to the USA.


Job Benefits

Compensation:
  • Salary Range: $80,000.00 -$100,000.00
  • Annual Performance Bonus
  • Paid Vacation
  • Group Health Benefits
  • RSP Matching
  • Learning Spending Account
  • Fitness Spending Account
Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. 
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code.

AI is not used in the recruitment process.
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