Project Manager - Building Restoration

At Sense Engineering, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations through exceptional engineering services. We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member contributes to delivering solutions that make a meaningful impact. Sense Engineering has over 130 employees across North America, providing restoration, capital planning, structural, mechanical, electrical, building envelope, accessibility, and energy optimization services for buildings.

As a Project Manager within our Building Restoration Consulting Team, you will be responsible for overseeing all phases of a project from design, construction, and delivery under the support and guidance of a Project Principal. With a proactive and client-focused mindset, you have a passion for delivering outstanding engineering services.

• →Attitude: Exhibit a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team spirit. Lead by example and inspire collaboration, accountability, and a client-focused mindset.
• →Marketing: Build Sense Engineering’s brand through exceptional partner engagement. Represent Sense professionally, building positive relationships with clients, contractors and other consultants.
• →Knowledge Development: Enhance your technical expertise and stay current on industry trends and best practices

• →Manage restoration projects from initial design phase to completion
• →Lead proposal development, including scope definition, fee estimation, scheduling, and resource planning
• →Conduct site investigations and evaluations
• →Prepare detailed technical reports of findings, provide recommendations on project concept, and provide direction during construction phase
• →Prepare detailed restoration design, including scopes of work, specifications, and drawings
• →Chair client meetings and communicate design updates, changes, and key project milestones to contractors and other engineering and architectural disciplines
• →Manage the tendering process and oversee contract administration, including bid preparation, contractor selection, and review of invoices and change orders
• →Represent Sense at industry events and other networking functions
• →Commitment to continuous learning by staying updated with industry trends, codes, and best practices
• →Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• →Occasional travel within Canada required, with the majority of projects to be within Ontario
• →Other duties as assigned/required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
• Minimum 5 years of Building Envelope and/or Structural Restoration experience
• Registered with or eligible for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• Proven ability to apply project management principles, from strategic planning and budgeting to resource allocation and scope control
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and relationship building skills with a proven ability to build trust with clients and contractors
• Good working knowledge of MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail coupled with a client-centric mindset
• Commitment to creative thinking and approaching challenges from fresh perspectives, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing within the organization
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required