Building structural Director
On-site · Longueuil, Quebec, Canada or Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Job Summary
Building Structure Director overseeing structural engineering activities across the firm, ensuring technical quality, budget and schedule compliance, and team growth in the Gatineau and Outaouais region. Lead and mentor the structural engineering team; ensure design, verification, and validation of structural calculations and drawings (steel, concrete, wood, mixed structures); participate in strategic planning and business development; coordinate with architecture, mechanical, electrical, and civil departments; ensure compliance with the Québec Building Code (QBC) and CSA standards; supervise preparation of technical specifications, reports, and cost estimates; maintain relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors; participate in recruiting, training, and evaluating staff; stay current with technical and regulatory developments to integrate best practices and innovations. The role includes a relocation bonus and a hybrid work policy, with a 37.5-hour workweek, and a comprehensive compensation package plus professional development opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Building Engineering, structural option
- Active membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
- Minimum 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in structural engineering
- At least 5 years of experience as a manager or technical director
- Proficiency in design software (ETABS, SAP2000, ADA, SAFI)
- Strong knowledge of materials (steel, concrete, wood, masonry)
- Excellent understanding of the Québec Building Code and CSA standards
- Inspiring leadership and strong communication and team-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience in coordinating with architecture, mechanical, electrical, and civil departments
- Experience in preparing technical specifications, reports, and cost estimates
- Experience in client, partner, and subcontractor relationship management
- Relocation capability (relocation bonus)
- Participation in recruiting, training, and evaluating staff
- Familiarity with BIM and modern collaborative tools
- Fluency in relevant regulatory and professional contexts in Quebec
- Commitment to employment equity and inclusion statements
- Knowledge of the firm’s 37.5-hour workweek and hybrid work policy
- Ability to stay updated with technical and regulatory developments
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