Project Manager - Electrical

Smith + Andersen; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and half day Fridays

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Share Ownership Program

Purchase Time Off Program

Transit Subsidy Program

Great Place to Work-Certified

Job summary

Smith + Andersen is seeking a Project Manager - Electrical in Calgary, AB in a hybrid work setup combining WFH and in-office days. The role requires oversight of electrical building services projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and client communications.

Candidates should have 5+ years of project engineering experience, a P.Eng. or eligible with APEGA, and familiarity with LEED or sustainable design. The firm offers strong benefits and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of project engineering experience in the field of electrical building services.
• Current P.Eng. or eligible to apply with APEGA.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple projects and clients.
• Sound communication skills with clients and staff.
• LEED certification / experience implementing sustainable design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop system engineering concepts and budgets; review design against construction budgets.
• Review existing installations and assess project impact.
• Prepare calculations and select equipment; mentor designers and CAD technicians.
• Ensure compliance with codes and communicate requirements to project teams and owners.
• Coordinate document flow with internal and external teams; supervise procurement.
• Apply and oversee project procurement methodologies and contract administration.
• Review deliverables for completeness and quality across stages.
• Enforce company standards for project administration and QA.
• Prepare and issue change notices; manage scope and amendments.
• Support accounts receivable processes and project finances.
• Maintain project schedule with hours and critical data for performance.
• Liaise with external consultants and vendors to ensure smooth delivery.
• Organize and attend client meetings; deliver presentations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Electrical design

Education

P.Eng. or eligible with APEGA

P.Tech. (Eng.) with equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Role: Project Manager - Electrical
Location: Calgary, AB
Job Type: Hybrid - WFH + In Office

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide. At Smith + Andersen, our employees contribute to some of the most innovative and sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions. Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as aGreat Place to Work™and selected as one ofCanada’s Best Workplaces™for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events
• Great Place to Work-Certified™
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™
• Canada’sBestWorkplaces™forProfessionalServices

What You'll Do

• Prepares, or assists Principal-in-charge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report. Reviews and manages the design in terms of construction budgets.
• Performs, or arranges for, reviews of existing installation and interprets/manages the impact on the project.
• Prepares all calculations and selects all equipment. May assign tasks to designer and CAD Technician where appropriate.
• Fully understands Codes and Standards relevant for the project and is able to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Ensures proper coordination of document with the internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).
• Fully understands (construction) project procurement methodologies and is able to recommend or apply such method for the project.
• Responsible for reviewing all deliverables for the project whether reports, calculations, drawings, or/and specifications. Reviews for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
• Promotes and enforces company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
• Where requested by the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal act as contract administrator for designated projects, ensuring timely completion of all contract administration activities for project.
• Ensures that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines.
• Coordinates with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.
• Prepares all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.
• Responsible for ensuring tasks are completed both accurately and with the assigned hours/fee.
• Responds to both technical and financial queries related to the project.
• Keeps the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal advised of all changes in scope of work and prepares amendments to the contract (e.g. Request of Additional fee-RAF) for review and submission to client.
• Supports the process of accounts receivable.
• Responsible for ensuring the internal project team discipline coordination processes are complete.
• Prepares and continually monitors a schedule of tasks required to complete the project including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance.
• Liaises with external consultants, vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Organizes and attends meetings including client meetings.
• Capable to deliver presentations to client/owner.

Who You Are:

• Possess five or more years of project engineering experience in the field of electrical building services.
• Possess current P.Eng. or is eligible to apply with APEGA. A P.Tech. (Eng.) with equivalent experience and abilities will also be considered.
• Demonstrate a strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
• Possess sound communications skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
• Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects.
• Knowledgeable about the provincial building code, electrical code, CSA, ULC, IEEE, IES and NFPA standards.
• Have excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• LEED certification / Experience implementing sustainable design (LEED projects) is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, methods and standards.
• Demonstrates initiative and practical problem solving.

Accommodations

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian consulting engineering firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax. Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as trusted mechanical and electrical consultants, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design.

Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the most exciting projects across Canada. From fully-integrated hospitals and welcoming schools, to healthy workplaces and secure transit stations, we have established lasting relationships with public and private sector clients across the country.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com .

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral with which Smith + Andersen does not have agreement place. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

Artificial Intelligence

Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.