Product Manager & Technologist – Manufacturing & Construction

Location: Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Opportunity

An innovative company specializing in industrialized construction, advanced manufacturing, and building technology is seeking a Product Manager & Technologist to join its growing Product & Technology team.

This is a unique opportunity to influence product strategy, engineering innovation, and manufacturing processes for next-generation building systems. Working at the intersection of engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and construction, you will help develop scalable, high-performance building solutions that improve constructability, accelerate project delivery, and support the future of sustainable construction.

Position Summary

The Product Manager & Technologist will lead the development of innovative building products from concept through design, engineering, manufacturing, and implementation. This individual will work closely with internal teams, manufacturing partners, consultants, and industry stakeholders to develop practical, commercially viable solutions that improve product performance, manufacturability, and construction efficiency.

The ideal candidate combines strong engineering or architectural expertise with product development experience and a passion for innovation in manufacturing and industrialized construction.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Lead the development of new products and building systems from concept through production.
• Develop product specifications, technical documentation, and design requirements.
• Translate customer and market needs into practical engineering solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability, cost, and scalability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for existing products and systems.

Design & Engineering

• Develop conceptual designs and detailed engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical specifications, material selections, cost estimates, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate product development through design, prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and implementation.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary products, prototypes, and intellectual property.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, standards, and engineering best practices.

Project & Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with clients, consultants, manufacturing partners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate third-party consultants, engineers, architects, and technical specialists.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
• Support construction activities and field reviews when required to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and technical decision-making.

Manufacturing & Industrialization

• Work closely with manufacturing teams to optimize production processes.
• Evaluate materials, fabrication methods, and assembly techniques.
• Support the integration of product design with manufacturing capabilities.
• Promote design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles and industrialized construction methodologies.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product development, engineering, architecture, or construction.
• Professional registration (P.Eng., Registered Architect, or equivalent) with the ability to approve and seal designs where applicable.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary product development initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of building science, building systems, and modern construction methods.
• Experience with industrialized construction, modular construction, prefabrication, or advanced manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of structural systems, structural steel, and integrated building systems.
• Experience developing prototypes and innovative building products.
• Proficiency with BIM, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design software.
• Experience preparing technical specifications and construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, physics, and structural design.
• Experience with budgeting, cost estimating, and project planning.

Professional Skills

• Creative and innovative problem solver.
• Strong technical leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for continuous improvement and product innovation.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Industrialized construction
• Modular or prefabricated construction
• Structural steel design
• Product engineering
• Advanced manufacturing
• Building systems innovation
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Research & Development (R&D)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment
• Opportunity to influence the future of advanced manufacturing and industrialized construction
• Work on innovative products and technologies that are transforming the building industry

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to help shape the next generation of construction technology. You will join a collaborative, forward-thinking team focused on developing innovative products that improve building performance, accelerate project delivery, and redefine modern construction through advanced manufacturing and engineering.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.