Project Manager

Location:  Ottawa, Ontario

Job Id: 413

# of Openings: 1

Location: Ottawa, ON
Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with ten office locations 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. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the highly collaborative culture we've built and for empowering employees to do great work 

This Opportunity

The Ottawa 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

• 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. 
• Review and manage the design in terms of construction budgets.
• Perform, or arrange for, reviews of existing installation and interpret/manage the impact on the project.
• Prepare all calculations and select 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 documents 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.

• Five or more years in the telecommunications, security, audiovisual, smart buildings or electrical.
• 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.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
• Possess sound communication skills through client and staff relations.
• Demonstrated experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects.
• Display strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

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.