Project Engineer, Operations Management

At Read Jones Christoffersen LTD (RJC) the Project Engineer oversees technical execution, supports project planning,maintainsclient relationships, and contributes to financial and business development efforts.

This role also mentors junior team members, fosters collaboration, and supports leadership initiatives.

• Foster technical excellence and innovation within RJC.
• Design and managestructural systems for projects,coordinatingthrough all phases as needed.
• Delegate and/or supervise construction review and coordinate with field staff.
• Seekfurtherstructuraltechnical development through courses,training,anddiversifyingexperiences.
• Work towards becoming an internal/external subject matter expert by takingadditionaltraining/courses, working on that aspect ofprojects,or learning from other experts in that area.

• Maintain and foster client relationships, ensuring satisfaction of existing clients and the development of new and emerging relationships.
  
  Anticipate client’s needs.
• Organize projects and develop work plans to deliver superior service to clients,anticipating,identifying, and responding to changing client wants and needs.
• Contribute to setting financial goals for the team,managingproduction costs, andparticipatingin financial planning to ensure long-term growth and sustainability in alignment with RJC’sorganizational strategies.
• Apply business principles to meet team goals, achieve financial stability, and contribute to organizational growth.
• Produce market-leading business proposals, negotiate competitive and realistic fees, and clearlydemonstrateto clients that their needsare met.
• Monitor and control job costs,initiatetimelyinvoicing, and resolve any fee and payment disputes quickly and effectively.
• Stay informed about industry trends, including typical fees and service expectations by regularlydiscussing benchmarksandbest practices within the organization.
• Pursuedevelopment courses and further education in business management to enhance skills and support team and organizational success.

• Support,coachand mentor team members to develop their skills and achieve their potential.
  
  Understand the needs of the team and junior staff.
• Share technical knowledge andanswersquestions in an encouraging manner.
• Identify opportunities to expose junior employees to clients.
• Actively works at building relationships to develop a network of internal and external contacts.
• Identify and discover meaningful ways to recognize junior team members and provide constructive feedback.

• Act as a coach for junior team members, dedicating time to their development and fostering their growth.
• Hold regular meetings with the team toestablishproject goals,priorities, andmanage the Project Management Plan (or similar work plans) for client projects.
• Address priorities and resource needs with the Group Leader,ensuring project successandmaintainingregular communicationon client-related issues.
• Provide clear linkages between current projects, RJC’s long-term goals, and client satisfactiontothe business.
• Understand and improve organizational standards, policies, and practices to achieve results;solicitand value input from others,leveragingexpertiseto form specific decisions or plans.
  
  Undertake external leadership development courses.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering(Master'sDegreeOptional)

• Registered or eligible to register as a P.Eng with PEO

• 4-10
  
  Years Experience in Structural Engineering

• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership & Team Coordination
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Adaptability