Product Manager​/Technologist - Manufacturing & Construction

About the Opportunity

Location:

Vancouver, BC

Employment Type:

Full‑Time | Permanent

An innovative company specializing in industrialized construction, advanced manufacturing, and building technology is seeking a Product Manager & Technologist to join its growing Product & Technology team. This is a unique opportunity to influence product strategy, engineering innovation, and manufacturing processes for next‑generation building systems. Working at the intersection of engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and construction, you will help develop scalable, high-performance building solutions that improve constructability, accelerate project delivery, and support the future of sustainable construction.

The Product Manager & Technologist will lead the development of innovative building products from concept through design, engineering, manufacturing, and implementation. This individual will work closely with internal teams, manufacturing partners, consultants, and industry stakeholders to develop practical, commercially viable solutions that improve product performance, manufacturability, and construction efficiency. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering or architectural expertise with product development experience and a passion for innovation in manufacturing and industrialized construction.

• Lead the development of new products and building systems from concept through production.
• Develop product specifications, technical documentation, and design requirements.
• Translate customer and market needs into practical engineering solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability, cost, and scalability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for existing products and systems.

• Develop conceptual designs and detailed engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical specifications, material selections, cost estimates, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate product development through design, prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and implementation.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary products, prototypes, and intellectual property.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, standards, and engineering best practices.

• Collaborate with clients, consultants, manufacturing partners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate third‑party consultants, engineers, architects, and technical specialists.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
• Support construction activities and field reviews when required to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and technical decision‑making.

• Work closely with manufacturing teams to optimize production processes.
• Evaluate materials, fabrication methods, and assembly techniques.
• Support the integration of product design with manufacturing capabilities.
• Promote design‑for‑manufacturing (DFM) principles and industrialized construction methodologies.

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product development, engineering, architecture, or construction.
• Professional registration (P.Eng., Registered Architect, or equivalent) with the ability to approve and seal designs where applicable.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary product development initiatives.

• Strong understanding of building science, building systems, and modern construction methods.
• Experience with industrialized construction, modular construction, prefabrication, or advanced manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of structural systems, structural steel, and integrated building systems.
• Experience developing prototypes and innovative building products.
• Proficiency with BIM, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, and other design software.
• Experience preparing technical specifications and construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, physics, and structural design.
• Experience…