Job Category : Detailing
Requisition Number : DETAI
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- Posted : July 27, 2026
- Full-Time
- Rate : $38 CAD per hour
Locations
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Langley, BC V2Y0G9, CAN
Description
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. Why DeSimone? 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. Ready to build what’s next? Join us.
Position Summary:
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.
Lines of Communication:
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.
Position Duties:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 contracts, purchase orders, and revisions are received and properly documented.
- Manage and maintain accurate project documentation, including IFC, IFA, RFA, Rev IFC, and related records.
- Maintain complete and up-to-date project folders and database entries.
4. Change Management (RFIs & EWOs)
- Prepare, review, and issue Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Maintain and distribute RFI logs to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor, track, and manage Extra Work Orders (EWOs), ensuring proper documentation and communication.
- Track project performance against budget and schedule.
- Update project invoicing forecasts at mid-month and month-end.
- Participate in bi-weekly Accounts Receivable reviews with the EVP and support follow-up actions for outstanding invoices.
- Ensure financial impacts related to changes and extra work are captured and communicated.
- Provide leadership and direction to Project Coordinators, detailers, and checkers assigned to the project.
- Mentor and support team members in project execution and professional development.
- Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Support learning and development objectives aligned with company initiatives and strategic goals.
Minimum Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the steel industry, including at least 2 years in a project coordination or assistant project management role.
- Strong understanding of steel detailing workflows, production standards, and construction documentation.
- Proficiency with Tekla Structures and related project coordination tools.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with tight schedules and competing priorities.
- Experience coordinating and managing offshore or distributed production teams is an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive client relationships.
- Proven leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive, accountable, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Assets and Future Career Development:
- Level 1: Project Management Diploma or Certification (CAPM or similar) and Tekla Evaluation.
- Level 2: BIM Part One Course and Dowco Processes Exam and Tekla Evaluation.
- Level 3: PMP and Tekla Evaluation.
At DeSimone Consulting Engineering, we’re committed to transparency—especially when it comes to compensation. The salary range listed reflects what we believe, in good faith, is a fair and competitive range for this role based on the market and location.
The hourly hiring range for this role is anticipated to be $38.00 - $48.00 dependent upon experience and qualifications. Most candidates are typically hired near the midpoint of the range, ensuring a balanced and equitable approach across our team.
That said, we recognize exceptional talent. In cases where a candidate brings significantly more experience or specialized expertise than required, we may consider an offer toward the higher end of the range. We’re excited you’re considering DeSimone and look forward to learning more about you.
DeSimone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion (including beliefs, practices, or absence thereof), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Scammers may attempt to impersonate DeSimone Consulting Engineering or represent opportunities on our behalf. All official communication will come directly from our team using company email domains. DeSimone is not working with external recruiting agencies. If you are contacted by a third party claiming to represent us, please reach out directly to Tess Garbarino, Head of Talent at DeSimone, to verify the legitimacy of the message.
Notice to Third-Party Agencies:
Consistent with our recruitment practices, DeSimone Consulting Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, staffing agencies, or search firms. We are not engaging external agencies for hiring at this time. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions—whether sent directly to our employees, hiring managers, or through any other channel—will be considered the property of DeSimone. We reserve the right to pursue those candidates independently, without obligation to pay fees or compensation.
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