Project Manager - Non-Technical

Rtsperfectplant; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RTSperfectplant in Etobicoke, Ontario, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead industrial/municipal shop-floor automation projects (PLC/SCADA) and electrical panel fabrication. You will coordinate programmers, designers, technicians, panel shop and clients to deliver projects on time and within budget.

As a senior professional, you will plan, execute, and oversee project resources, formulate proposals, manage risks, and ensure ISO9001:2015 compliance while driving growth opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in electrical/automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of municipal instrumentation/controls, protection & control technology.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 standards and regulatory compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary projects from contract to delivery, ensuring scope, schedule and budget are met.
• Review documents, formulate proposals, and develop project estimates.
• Run kickoff meetings and assign tasks with clear deadlines to staff.
• Manage risks, changes, and communications with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop best practices for project execution and maintain team morale.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Etobicoke (South Steeles / Silverstone / Humbergate / Jamestown / Mount Olive / Beaumond Heights / Thistletown / Albion Gardens), Canada | Posted on 11/19/2025

• City Etobicoke (South Steeles / Silverstone / Humbergate / Jamestown / Mount Olive / Beaumond Heights / Thistletown / Albion Gardens)
• 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.
  
• Be part of a fast-growing company at the forefront of Utility and Industrial Automation solutions.
  
• Work with a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and integrity.
  
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects that contribute to sustainability and efficiency.
  
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.