Senior Geotechnical Project Manager

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.  

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.  

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.  

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home. 

Job Description

remaining responsible for your discipline. When you join our team, you’ll be working in a multidisciplinary group comprising geotechnical and geological engineers, as well as environmental specialists.

Your expertise in soil mechanics will enable you to contribute to a variety of challenging projects, including the design, rehabilitation or construction of buildings, engineering structures, hydraulic structures, earthworks, slope stability, roads, temporary and permanent retaining structures, deep and conventional foundations, and much more.

By combining your skills with your project management talents, you will bring real added value in terms of innovation, client support and the integration of CIMA+’s different areas of expertise in a multidisciplinary approach, while putting people at the heart of engineering.

We offer a flexible hybrid work mode, allowing you to work from home and from one of our offices.

Your contribution to the team

• Carry out and supervise complete geotechnical studies, from planning to report writing, including soundings, drillings, laboratory tests and design recommendations
• Inspect, assess safety and upgrade earth dams
• Coordinate studies, engineering and field work, as well as relations with subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare technical documents, such as bids for interdepartmental or public tenders, as well as plans and specifications for earthworks, slope stabilization and bank protection, with the support of experienced draftsmen.
• Supervise, train and guide young engineers, CPIs or trainees, while playing an active role in team development

Your project management responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, qualification files and project deliverables
• Manage projects as a whole: lead meetings (management, clients, teams), perform calculations and supervise preparation of deliverables
• Process, compile and analyze data to ensure the quality and integrity of deliverables
• Ensure administrative follow-up of projects, including management of timesheets, invoicing and tasks related to compliance with health and safety policies
• Contribute to business development by promoting CIMA+ services through strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• University degree in civil or geological engineering with specialization in geotechnics
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in geotechnical engineering
• Membre of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
• Experience or Master’s degree in hydrogeology or rock mechanics or soil dynamics or permafrost (an asset)
• Knowledge of specialized geotechnical software
• Proficiency in written and spoken French and English is required to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Proven multidisciplinary teamwork skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits to meet your family’s needs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well-being services
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares
• 37.5 hour work week with an opportunity to have any overtime banked or paid out (for hourly employees)
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• Up to five (5) weeks of vacation: based on years of relevant experience
• Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off
• Employee referral bonus program
• Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
• Mentoring programs at local and national level
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

For additional info or interest contact Réna Chont

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Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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