Project Manager - Non-Technical

Rtsperfectplant; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rtsperfectplant in Etobicoke, Canada, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead industrial/municipal shop-floor automation projects and fabricate electrical control panels. You will coordinate programmers, designers, technicians, and clients to deliver on time and within budget.

You will plan, manage scope, schedule, risks, and resources while maintaining strong client relations and ensuring ISO9001:2015 standards are followed. PMP certification is mandatory for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years in a related area with project leadership.
• PMP certification mandatory; ISO9001:2015 knowledge advantageous.
• Strong communication, leadership and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and specifications to define project scope and timeline.
• Lead kick-off meetings and delegate tasks with deadlines.
• Plan, schedule and track milestones using appropriate tools.
• Manage risks, changes in scope and contingency plans.
• Develop business relationships and identify add-on sales opportunities.
• Hold regular status meetings with clients and team members.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001:2015

PMP certification

Job description

Etobicoke (South Steeles / Silverstone / Humbergate / Jamestown / Mount Olive / Beaumond Heights / Thistletown / Albion Gardens), Canada

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

Job Description

This position requires managing and executing industrial/municipal shop-floor (PLC/SCADA) automation projects and fabrication of electrical control panels . The project manager will work with programmers, control designers, technicians, panel shop, general staff and clients to understand the project needs and system requirements to execute the project deliverables on-time and within estimate .

As an experienced professional, you will pay attention to details, plan , execute projects according to strict deadlines and within budget for software and control panel scope. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of your direct Team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review contract documents and specifications to gain an understanding of project scope and timeline.
• Help formulate RTS’s proposal and project estimate
• Lead project kick-off meetings, detailing all requirements of the project as assessed during the estimating phase.
• Delegating tasks and responsibilities with deadlines to the appropriate personnel.
• Setting and continually managing project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Focus resources on maximizing monthly deliverables and invoicing
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identifying potential crises and delivering contingency plans. Assess and control project risks.
• Developing and growing business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Conducting project post-mortems and creating recommendation reports identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Work effectively with other team members and maintain positive morale and a sense of teamwork.
• Ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Developing best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion. Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Attending site meetings as required
• Technical personnel management when required
• Identify business development and “add-on, Change Order” sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project.
• Hold regular status meetings with clients, project team and senior management.
• Keep track of lessons learned and share those lessons with team members.
• Assuring project legal documents are completed and signed.
• Evolving documented ISO9001:2015 best practices and tools for optimized project execution and management.
• CSA and UL electrical standards knowledge an asset.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor, or Masters, of Electrical Engineering required
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience in a related area.
  
• Strong project management skills with experience handling large-scale and 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 working 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 the ability to identify growth opportunities.
  
• Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical and strategic information clearly.
  
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