IT Project Manager

TAG HR; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Wellness credit

Paid vacation

Mileage reimbursement

Professional growth

Job summary

TAG HR is seeking a bilingual Project Manager to oversee technology installation and construction projects across multiple sites in the Ottawa area, including Orléans. The role focuses on budgets, coordination of subcontractors and trades, and strong client communication.

The ideal candidate will read floor plans and drawings, manage project milestones, and lead two Project Coordinators. A minimum of five years in delivery in relevant fields is required, with fluency in both French and English.

Qualifications

• Bilingual French and English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technology installation projects from kickoff through closeout, across multiple active sites.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Reading blueprints/ drawings

Vendor/subcontractor coordination

Team mentoring

Site travel

Waterfall project management

Tools

Google Workspace

CRM / ticketing systems

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Orléans, ON – In-Office with Site Visits

Compensation: $65,000–$85,000 per year, negotiable for the right candidate.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Language: Bilingual – French and English required, written and verbal.

Vehicle: Personal vehicle and valid driver's licence required. Mileage and fuel reimbursed for site travel.

Methodology: Waterfall

Scope of Work / Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of technology installation projects across multiple active sites.

The successful candidate will serve as the central point of coordination between internal teams, subcontractors, tradespeople, general contractors, building owners, consultants, and clients. This is a hands-on project delivery role requiring strong budget management, field coordination, technical understanding, and stakeholder communication.

The role will involve:

• Managing technology installation projects from kickoff through completion and closeout.
• Managing multiple concurrent projects across different sites.
• Owning project budgets, tracking financial variance, and proactively identifying cost risks.
• Preventing project overruns and escalating financial concerns when required.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for subcontractors and tradespeople.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, trades, general contractors, and other external partners.
• Coordinating with general contractors, building owners, consultants, and internal Sales, Procurement, Technical Support, and Accounting teams.
• Leading project meetings, site walkthroughs, milestone reviews, and project coordination activities.
• Reading and interpreting floor plans, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Identifying discrepancies in drawings or plans before they result in site issues.
• Tracking project milestones, risks, delays, deficiencies, and outstanding action items.
• Proactively escalating issues that could impact project timelines, budgets, or delivery.
• Ensuring project documentation is complete and up to date.
• Managing work orders, project notes, closeout packages, and customer sign-offs.
• Providing consistent project status updates to clients and senior management.
• Supporting improvements to project hand-offs, internal workflows, and delivery processes.
• Managing and mentoring two direct-report Project Coordinators.
• Supporting the growth and development of the project delivery team as the organization expands.

This is not a traditional software or IT project management position. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in technology installation, construction, low-voltage systems, audiovisual, security, systems integration, or a similar field environment, and will be comfortable working directly with trades and site teams.

Mandatory Qualifications

M1

Bilingual French and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Bilingualism is a firm requirement for this position and will be assessed during the recruitment process.

M2

Minimum 5 years of project management experience, ideally within one or more of the following environments:

• Technology installation
• Construction
• Low-voltage systems
• Audiovisual
• Security systems
• Systems integration
• Commercial or institutional technology projects

M3

Demonstrated experience working within a Waterfall project management environment.

Candidates must be comfortable operating in a Waterfall methodology; Agile-only project management experience will not be considered sufficient.

M4

Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, including accountability for financial variance, cost control, and identifying potential overruns.

M5

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret floor plans, blueprints, and technical drawings and identify discrepancies that could affect project delivery.

M6

Experience acting as a primary point of contact for subcontractors, tradespeople, field technicians, or similar external project resources.

M7

Valid driver's licence and personal vehicle required for regular travel to client and project sites.

Mileage and fuel expenses associated with site travel will be reimbursed.

M8

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively across clients, contractors, trades, internal departments, and senior management.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or formal project management training.
• Experience delivering healthcare, commercial, or institutional technology installations.
• Exposure to:
  • Nurse call systems
  • Access control
  • Networking
  • Low-voltage systems
  • Security technology
  • Audiovisual systems
• Experience managing subcontractors and field technicians across multiple concurrent projects.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring a small project team.
• Experience working with general contractors and building owners.
• Experience with Google Workspace / Google Suite.
• Experience with CRM, ticketing, or project management systems.
• Experience supporting process improvement and project delivery workflows.

Technical & Project Environment

The successful Project Manager will operate at the intersection of technology, construction, systems integration, and field operations.

The environment may include:

• Technology installation projects
• Commercial and institutional construction environments
• Low-voltage systems
• Security systems
• Access control
• Nurse call systems
• Networking infrastructure
• Audiovisual installations
• General contractors
• Subcontractors and trades
• Field technicians
• Floor plans and technical drawings
• Project management software
• CRM and ticketing systems
• Google Workspace

The successful candidate should be comfortable working alongside electricians, security technicians, AV installers, field technicians, general contractors, and other trades while maintaining accountability for project delivery.

Deliverables

Depending on project requirements, deliverables may include:

• Project kickoff and delivery plans.
• Project schedules and milestone tracking.
• Project budgets and financial variance tracking.
• Risk and issue tracking.
• Subcontractor and trade coordination.
• Site walkthroughs and milestone reviews.
• Project meeting coordination and documentation.
• Technical drawing and floor plan reviews.
• Work orders and project documentation.
• Project status reports.
• Deficiency tracking and resolution.
• Customer sign-offs.
• Project closeout packages.
• Internal project hand-off documentation.
• Process improvement recommendations.
• Team coordination and mentoring.
• Client and management communications.

Team & Reporting Structure

The Project Manager will report to senior leadership and will work closely with internal and external project stakeholders.

The position will directly manage two Project Coordinators, who are more field-forward and are responsible for day-to-day client site activity and more frequent travel.

The Project Manager will primarily operate from the Ottawa-area office while attending project sites at key milestones and as required.

As the organization continues to grow, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to help shape and develop the project delivery team.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $65,000–$85,000 per year, negotiable for the right candidate.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage with 85% employer coverage.
• $500 annual health and wellness credit.
• 2 weeks paid vacation.
• Mileage and fuel reimbursement for project site travel.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a growing technology organization.

Work Location & Travel

Primary Location: Orléans, ON / East End Ottawa.

Work Arrangement: Primarily in-office with regular project site visits.

Travel: Regular travel to client and project sites is required. The successful candidate must have their own reliable vehicle and valid driver's licence.

Mileage and fuel associated with approved site travel will be reimbursed.

Key Project Markets: Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara, and Vancouver, with Alberta representing an emerging market.

Language Requirements

French: Required – written and verbal.

English: Required – written and verbal.

The successful candidate must be genuinely comfortable operating bilingually with clients, contractors, internal teams, and other stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This position is best suited to a bilingual Project Manager with 5+ years of hands-on project delivery experience who understands the realities of technology installation and construction environments.

The ideal candidate will be more than an office-based project administrator. They will be comfortable walking a job site, reviewing drawings, coordinating trades, managing subcontractors, understanding project costs, resolving issues, and communicating directly with clients and contractors.

Candidates with backgrounds in technology integration, security systems, low-voltage, AV, nurse call, construction, or commercial/institutional installations are particularly well suited.

Additional company and project-specific information will be provided to qualified candidates during the recruitment process.