Project Manager - Intelligent Integrated Systems

Smith + Andersen; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto is seeking a Project Manager for the Intelligent Integrated Systems team. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, focusing on the integration of smart building technologies. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience and will oversee significant projects across Canada, ensuring effective collaboration and timely delivery. Competitive benefits and a hybrid work model are offered.

Benefits

Flexible hours and half day Fridays

Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Share Ownership Program

Purchase Time Off Program

Transit Subsidy Program

Variety of community and social events

Qualifications

• 5 or more years in telecommunications, security, audiovisual or electrical.
• Possess relevant certifications (P. Eng, RCDD, etc.).
• Knowledge of industry standards (AVIXA, BISCI, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop system engineering concepts and reports for building systems.
• Review existing installation and manage the impact on projects.
• Ensure proper coordination with internal and external project teams.

Skills

Telecommunications

Security

Audiovisual

Electrical

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

5+ years experience in relevant fields

P. Eng, RCDD, PSP, CTS, CTS-D, MCSE, CCIE Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD/Revit

MS Project

Job description

Role: Project Manager - Intelligent Integrated Systems

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with 10 offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most 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 nearly six decades in business. We are proud of the highly collaborative culture we have built and for empowering our employees to do great work.

This Opportunity

The Toronto office of Smith + Andersen is seeking a Project Manager for our Intelligent Integrated Systems team. You’ve been interested in the convergence of building systems. You see this integration as the future of building system design. You also have fantastic prioritization abilities. While everyone else is focused on their individual tasks, you’ve got an eye on the larger goals of a project, and have a detailed road map for how to meet those goals. When others work with you, they know that deadlines do not slip and details will not get missed. As a natural leader, you are happiest when everyone is moving in the same direction, and you never hesitate to step up and get others the answers they need. You have clear communication skills, and can effectively wield those skills to make sure clients, consultants, and contractors are kept in the loop. Your cool, calm demeanor helps you easily manage multiple tasks without getting frazzled, allowing you to take on the intelligent (smart/IoT) building solutions, audiovisual, telecommunications, building automation and/or electronic safety and security systems for some of the biggest and most exciting projects in the country.

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)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• 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 TM

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, or assist Associate- and Principal-in-charge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept reports for specialty building systems including intelligent (smart/IoT) building solutions, audiovisual, telecommunications, building automation and electronic safety and security systems. Reviews and manages the design in terms of construction budgets.
• Perform, or arrange for, reviews of existing installation and interprets/manages the impact on the project.
• Prepare all calculations and selects all equipment.
• Fully understand Codes and Standards relevant for the project and systems and is able to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and Authorities having Jurisdiction.
• Ensure proper coordination of document with the internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).
• Fully understand (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.
• Review for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
• Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
• Act as contract administrator for designated projects (if required), ensuring timely completion of all contract administration activities for project.
• Ensure that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines.
• Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.
• Prepare all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.
• Responsible to both technical and financial queries related to the project.
• Responsible for ensuring the internal project team discipline coordination processes are complete.
• Organize and attend meetings including client meetings. Capable to deliver presentations to client/owner.

Who You Are:

• Possess 5 or more years in the telecommunications, security, audiovisual or electrical.
• Possess P. Eng, RCDD, PSP, CTS, CTS-D, MCSE, CCIE Certifications are an asset.
• Knowledgeable about industry standards including AVIXA, BISCI, EIA/TIA, ASIS and CSA.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD/Revit, MS Project.
• 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 communication skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
• Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major project.
• Display strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Have excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

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.

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 is an equal opportunity employer.