Detailing Project Manager

About Us

DeSimone is a leading global structural engineering firm known for delivering innovative, high-performance design solutions across the built environment. Our team of engineers, designers, and technical experts collaborates on a diverse portfolio-from iconic high-rise buildings to complex, large-scale structures- shaping skylines and communities around the world. With offices across the U.S. and internationally, we partner closely with clients to bring bold ideas to life with precision, creativity, and technical excellence.

At DeSimone Consulting Engineering, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s most brilliant engineering minds on projects that redefine skylines and push the boundaries of design and innovation. From iconic skyscrapers to cutting-edge structures, our global portfolio reflects a commitment to excellence and creativity.

We are a team that values growth, collaboration, and real impact—you won’t just be part of the work, you’ll help shape it. With strong mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to advance, you’ll build a career as impressive as the projects you’re working on.

We offer a flexible, collaborative work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package-designed to support your well‑being and long‑term success.

At DeSimone, your contributions matter. You’ll be trusted with meaningful work, empowered to grow, and supported every step of the way.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing steel detailing projects from award through close-out, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and budget objectives are achieved. Based in the Langley, BC office, this role serves as the primary client liaison and oversees production teams both in Langley and abroad.

The Project Manager provides project-level direction, planning, and coordination, ensuring that detailing and checking resources are aligned with project requirements, customer standards, and contractual obligations. While the Project Manager does not perform detailed quality control or checking activities, they are responsible for ensuring that appropriate checking processes are in place, issues are communicated, and risks are escalated to the appropriate parties.

The Project Manager works closely with internal stakeholders, offshore teams, and clients to maintain clear communication, manage documentation and change processes, track project performance, and support the successful delivery of projects in accordance with company processes.

The Project Manager works closely with Senior Project Managers, Lead Project Manager and may report to the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operations Office (COO) as required. The role coordinates often with offshore production teams and provides direction to assigned detailers, checkers, and Project Coordinators. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients at the production level.

• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Act as the primary client representative for assigned projects.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, schedules, RFIs, invoicing and deliverables.
• Address client concerns and production-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Ensure project status reports are accurate, current, and shared through the Project Portal.
• Project Execution & Production Oversight
• Plan, coordinate, and manage steel detailing projects from kick-off through close-out.
• Lead and oversee local and offshore detailing and checking teams to ensure quality, accuracy, and schedule adherence.
• Ensure proper project kick-off and close-out meetings are conducted.
• Monitor production progress and ensure deadlines and production targets are met.
• Issue shop drawing and field packages in accordance with project requirements and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with customer standards, project specifications, and internal processes.
• Documentation & Contract Administration
• Review customer-supplied contract documents for awarded projects.
• Provide contract comments and recommendations to the EVP for review and approval, as required.
• Ensure all required…