Land Development Project Manager

Surrey, BC, Canada Req #694
Wednesday, December 18, 2024

About McElhanney 

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals. 

The Opportunity
McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our growing Land Development Division in the Surrey region. As a Project Manager, you will have 8+ years of professional experience, while being a strong team player with high productivity and excellent attention to detail. Aside from your technical skills, you’ll also have the opportunity to leverage your established contacts and local experience to further build out the Land Development services group’s business.

We are looking for a dedicated senior engineer to focus on project management, detailed design, proposal writing, and business development in the Surrey region with opportunities throughout the Lower Mainland. We are looking for strong technical skills with knowledge of linear utilities design, roadworks design, Plumbing Code, construction contracts, and municipal design criteria.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage land development projects, with a focus on institutional clients, within the Surrey region with opportunities within the Lower Mainland.
  • Coordinate designers, drafters, survey, environmental services, subconsultants, direct the design, write technical specifications, prepare cost estimates, and be the Engineer of Record.
  • Prepare effective proposals, liaise with clients, and find opportunities to leverage our inter-disciplinary teams to provide value-added services.
  • Generate invoices, manage project budgets and financial reporting, and maintain project schedules.
  • Work at one of our three Vancouver region offices: Vancouver, Surrey (preferred) or Langley.
  • Coordinate and mentor junior and team members and monitor project progress to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved.

What You’ll Bring

  • Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution with 2+ years of experience acting as the Civil Engineer of Record on a breadth of projects.
  • Registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in British Columbia
  • Demonstrate a track record of maintaining satisfied clients and successfully delivering projects
  • Excellent communication skills are a must and demonstrate business development skills
  • Strong computer (Microsoft Office), technical writing and presentation skills
  • Ability to use or understand AutoCAD Civil3D would be an asset but is not required
  • High productivity, attention to detail, and an ability to work well in a team environment are essential
  • Strong organizational skills and flexibility to manage changing priorities on short notice.

What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $$95,000 - $130,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

  • Vibrant social atmosphere
  • Profit sharing through an annual performance bonus program
  • Ability to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company
  • Mentoring and technical guidance
  • Diverse career opportunities
  • Continuous support for your professional development and growth including access to courses on our Learning Hub, paid professional development, mentorship program, and encouragement to join internal committees such as, Young Professional, Women at McElhanney, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, and technical service groups
  • Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
  • Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
  • Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
  • Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
  • A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all 

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

 
At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
 

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

 

 

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  • Job Family Engineers
  • Pay Type Salary