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

Come join our team providing cutting-edge expertise in geotechnical services, rock mechanics and materials control for the realization of design or construction projects of all types and complexities by offering added value in terms of innovation, customer support and multidisciplinary integration of all CIMA+ areas of expertise, while positioning people at the center of engineering. We offer a flexible hybrid work mode allowing you to work from home and from one of our offices.

Primary Responsibilities

Within the multidisciplinary teams of our Earth & Environnement department, you will participate in projects of design, rehabilitation or construction of buildings, roads, civil engineering structures, hydraulic structures, earthworks, slope stability, soil dynamics, temporary and permanent supports, deep and conventional foundations, for private or public, institutional or industrial clients, mainly in Quebec but also elsewhere in Canada. In your role you will:

• Conduct and supervise the completion of complete geotechnical studies from planning to report writing, including surveys, drilling, laboratory tests, as well as design recommendations
• Inspect, assess the safety and bring concrete and earth dams up to standard
• Participate in studies on tunnels and the stability of rock walls, including discontinuity surveys and potential landslide plans using a drone
• Coordinate studies, engineering, field work, subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare tender documents to respond to interdepartmental or public service offers
• Supported by experienced draftsmen, prepare plans and specifications for earthworks, slope stabilization, bank protection, etc.
• Supervise, supervise, train and guide the work of CPI or interns
• Participate in the development of the team

Qualifications

• University degree in civil or geological engineering and specialization in geotechnics
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in geotechnics
• Member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
• Knowledge of specialized software in the field of geotechnics.
• The candidate must demonstrate excellent teamwork skills within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical and geological engineers and environmental specialists
• Experience or master's degree in hydrogeology or rock mechanics or soil dynamics or permafrost would be an asset
• Fluency in French and English, both oral and written, is required for this position in order to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including our clients, partners and cross-sector staff at the national level.
• Strong ability to work simultaneously on various projects
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to ensure effective communication with clients on the progress of work
• Project management skills and experience to ensure compliance with budgets, established deadlines and administrative monitoring of files.

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 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 the local and national level
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

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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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