Assistant Manager- Structural Department (hybrid remote position)

Who are we?

With more than 500 professionals in our offices across Canada, GCM Consultants has been a leader in heavy industry for over 30 years. We are always looking for new projects that allow us to push the limits of creativity. Our consulting engineering services are built on the confidence of our clients in the quality of our work.

Reporting to the Director - Structure and Infrastructure, the Assistant Director is responsible for the performance and planning of a team of approximately 10 engineers and structural designer in the discipline. He manages the team to support GCM Consultants projects. The performance of this team is essential to the success of the projects and the satisfaction of the clients. Furthermore, he demonstrates his credibility and technical leadership both internally and externally by inspiring confidence in our clients, employees and potential resources. He has the courage to intervene and acts ethically, empathetically and is aligned with the company's values.

Why choose GCM Consultants?

Flexible working hours

Floating days offered upon hiring for personal reasons or illness, and redeemable if not used

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Telemedicine

Flexible support program (for sports activities, professional dues, home internet, etc.)

Deferred profit-sharing program with RRSP contribution options

Comprehensive group insurance plan

As part of your job, you will be required to:

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT

• Supervise and/or design steel and concrete structures, mainly for heavy industry, as well

as for buildings.

• Provide technical supervision to junior/intermediate engineers under their supervision.

• Provide problem-solving solutions and ensure their implementation. Demonstrate a

practical approach and concern for the constructability of the proposed technical

solutions.

• Participate in project definition and concept development in collaboration with the client

and other disciplines.

• Participate in design reviews.

• Have a demonstrated ability to converge rapidly in problem solving.

• Prepare project cost estimates.

• Ensure the overall quality of all deliverables of employees under their supervision.

• Identify technical tools to be developed and participate in their development through

individualized training plans.

• Actively participate in the department's marketing activities (project sheets).

• Prepare and evaluate the department's service proposals. Responsible for validating

service proposals of $50k and under.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• Participate in the recruitment process of their team.

• Coach and provide ongoing feedback to employees under their supervision.

• Actively participate in the development of employees under their supervision through

individual development plans.

• Distribute responsibilities according to the skills of the team members.

• Follow up on the performance of their resources (trio meetings with employees under

their supervision).

• Contribute positively to the working environment in order to keep teams motivated and

inspired.

• Supervise the work of employees under their supervision (e.g., work plan, performance

index, alignment, etc.).

• Participate in the allocation of resources to projects.

• Occasionally: Act as an interim Discipline Manager from a production standpoint.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.

• Ensure that all employees understand the importance of safety, quality of deliverables and

GCM values.

• Be familiar with internal processes and ensure their application.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in in civil engineering.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field of industrial structures

Experience in brownfield plant projects

Relevant in consulting engineering and team management experience

Significant experience in the design of steel structures and foundations

Knowledge of SAFI structural analysis software is an asset

Member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

Fluency in French and English required occasionally since the person will collaborate with colleagues and clients outside of Quebec, both written and oral.

Type : Permanent full time

Available office :

Montréal