Project Manager

Project Manager

Position: permanent, full-time (40 hours a week), based out of the office at 1801 Hollis, Halifax, NS

About EastPoint

EastPoint is a multi-discipline architectural and engineering firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Owned by its management and senior employees, EastPoint's leadership has worked together as a team for more than 20 years. It is the successor firm of Whitman Benn and Associates, which originated in 1933. We service an array of industrial, government, institutional, and commercial clients. Through decades of experience, we have accumulated a deep understanding of design, construction, accessibility, costs, regulatory issues, environmental, and technical solutions to support our clients.

We believe we can work on the most challenging and rewarding of projects, anywhere, with the right people. This entrepreneurial spirit has allowed EastPoint to enter new markets and deliver more than 10,000 projects. We've put our fingerprint on multidisciplinary projects from facility upgrades to community housing improvements, from new pumping stations to material handling systems. We work on large and small projects to shape places, not only in Nova Scotia, but across Canada and beyond.

Yet of all the things we've built, we're most proud of our company culture. We have organically grown our company since its founding to more than 120 architects, engineers, designers, and professionals.

By joining the EastPoint team you will be part of a fun, energetic and collaborative organization that focuses on the quality of your work and not the hours you log. This is an opportunity to work on exciting and creative projects while mentoring a talented and dedicated team of professionals.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering and architecture design projects from initiation to completion. This role reports to the VP of Special Projects and provides project management services to the Special Projects team and other departments. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ensure client satisfaction and high team performance.

Primary Accountabilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering and architecture design projects across various sectors.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/subconsultants for the flawless execution of projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, monitor progress, and adjust as needed to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and strong relationships.
• Manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
• Oversee project documentation, reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support proposal development, including scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling.

Skills / Training Requirements

This opportunity might be the right fit if you enjoy an open and collaborative office environment with a team that likes to have fun together, in and out of the office. Your ideas will be valued, and your technical expertise will have the opportunity to grow and develop.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline (Master's degree or PMP certification is an asset).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering project management, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and project lifecycles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Nova Scotia is an asset.
• All successful applicants must meet requirements to obtain a minimum of Reliability Status clearance through the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD) within 6 months of start date.