Operations & Project Delivery Manager

Rtsperfectplant; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RTS is seeking an Operations & Project Delivery Manager in Etobicoke, Canada to lead project execution across utility, industrial automation and water & wastewater sectors. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule and budget, and drive continuous improvement to deliver high-quality results.

The ideal candidate has a electrical engineering or project management background, PMP certification, 5 years in relevant projects, and hands-on knowledge of instrumentation/controls,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 5 years of experience with Industrial Automation, Water/Waste Water, or Utility projects.
• Strong project management skills with large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects.
• In-depth knowledge of municipal instrumentation/controls, protection & control technology (PCT), and Industrial automation systems.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• PMP certification is mandatory.
• Experience with ISO9001:2015 standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to identify and manage project risks while ensuring efficient execution.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen with ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Effective communication of technical and strategic information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful execution of Utility, Industrial Automation and Water & Wastewater projects while meeting customer timelines and expectations.
• Review contract documents and specifications to determine project scope, timeline, and resource requirements.
• Assist in formulating RTS’s project proposals and estimates when required.
• Lead project kick-off meetings and define clear deliverables, milestones, and responsibilities.
• Assign tasks and set deadlines for production team members to ensure seamless execution.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Optimize resources to maximize monthly deliverables and achieve forecasted revenue targets.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope via change orders, anticipate risks, and implement contingency plans.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to drive business growth.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and drive operational excellence.
• Maintain team morale and promote a culture of collaboration, integrity, and customer service.
• Identify and escalate project issues in a timely manner while ensuring effective resolution.
• Attend site meetings, provide technical guidance, and manage shop personnel as needed.
• Identify business development opportunities, including change orders and additional service offerings.
• Maintain project documentation accuracy and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Adhere to and continuously improve ISO9001:2015 best practices for project execution and management.
• Stay up to date with CSA and UL electrical standards and ensure compliance.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teams

Risk management

Communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

PMP certification

Tools

PM tools & methodologies

Job description

Etobicoke (South Steeles / Silverstone / Humbergate / Jamestown / Mount Olive / Beaumond Heights / Thistletown / Albion Gardens), Canada | Posted on 09/29/2025

• City Etobicoke (South Steeles / Silverstone / Humbergate / Jamestown / Mount Olive / Beaumond Heights / Thistletown / Albion Gardens)
• Zip/Postal Code M9W 5N6
• Country Canada

Job Description

About Us:
RTS specializes in providing cutting-edge solutions for the Electrical Utility,Industrial Automation and Water & Wastewater Treatment sectors. Our team iscommitted to delivering high-quality, innovative engineering and automationsolutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. We arelooking for a dynamic and results-driven Operations & Project Delivery Manager toleadproject execution and ensure successful delivery to our clients.

Job Summary:
TheOperations & Project Delivery Manager will directly oversee or execute project delivery,ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highestquality standards. This role involves leading cross-functional teams (controlpanel fabrication shop, instrument suppliers, PLC/SCADA programmers, etc),managing customer expectations, and optimizing RTS resources to maximizeoperational efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills,technical expertise, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in projectexecution and business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the successful executionof Utility, Industrial Automation and Water & Wastewater, projectswhile meeting customer timelines and expectations.
  
• Review contract documents andspecifications to determine project scope, timeline, and resourcerequirements.
  
• Assist in formulating RTS’sproject proposals and estimates when required.
  
• Lead project kick-off meetings anddefine clear deliverables, milestones, and responsibilities.
  
• Assign tasks and set deadlines forproduction team members to ensure seamless execution.
  
• Plan, schedule, and monitorproject timelines, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate tools.
  
• Optimize resources to maximizemonthly deliverables and achieve forecasted revenue targets.
  
• Proactively manage changes inproject scope via change orders, anticipate risks, and implementcontingency plans.
  
• Foster and maintain strongrelationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to drive businessgrowth.
  
• Conduct post-project evaluationsto identify areas of improvement and drive operational excellence.
  
• Maintain team morale and promote aculture of collaboration, integrity, and customer service.
  
• Identify and escalate projectissues in a timely manner while ensuring effective resolution.
  
• Attend site meetings, providetechnical guidance, and manage shop personnel as needed.
  
• Identify business developmentopportunities, including change orders and additional service offerings.
  
• Maintain project documentationaccuracy and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  
• Adhere to and continuously improveISO9001:2015 best practices for project execution and management.
  
• Stay up to date with CSA and ULelectrical standards and ensure compliance.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering,Project Management, or a related field.
  
• 5 years of experience with Industrial Automation,Water/Waste Water, or Utility projects.
  
• Strong project management skillswith experience handling large-scale and multi-disciplinary projects.
  
• In-depth knowledge of municipalinstrumentation/controls, protection & control technology (PCT), and Industrialautomation systems.
  
• Proficiency in project managementtools and methodologies
  
• PMP certification is mandatory.
  
• Experience working withISO9001:2015 standards and regulatory compliance.
  
• Ability to identify and manageproject risks while ensuring efficient execution.
  
• Excellent leadership,team-building, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Strong business acumen with theability to identify growth opportunities.
  
• Effective communication skillswith the ability to convey technical and strategic information clearly.
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing companyat the forefront of Utility and Industrial Automation solutions.
  
• Work with a dynamic team thatvalues innovation, teamwork, and integrity.
  
• Opportunity to lead impactfulprojects that contribute to sustainability and efficiency.
  
• Competitive compensation andcareer growth opportunities.