Project Manager, Structured Cabling

**About the position**:
Currently, we are seeking an experienced, innovative and driven Structured Cabling **Project Manager/Estimator** to join our Low Voltage Technologies team in Burnaby.

The Project Manager/Estimator performs a wide range of duties relating to low voltage and structure cabling projects. Strong product knowledge and practical understating of low voltage and structured cabling infrastructure design is required.

**Project Manager/ Estimator Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Create and complete estimates for data and telecommunications, low voltage solutions for our customer base
- Provide knowledge of IT, low voltage data and telecommunication systems for our other commercial, institutional and industrial construction projects
- Be the project point person, controlling the time, cost and quality of the structured cabling projects
- Plan and coordinate all aspects of the construction process for related projects, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors to meet our clients needs
- Manage project financial performance, develop project schedules and purchase project materials and equipment
- Support with contract development, reviewing contracts for onerous clauses and conditions
- Secure permits and licenses and ensure delivery of materials and equipment to construction sites
- Estimate project costs, changes, and submit tenders
- Be present on the job sites regularly, work with the onsite team members to review the project documents and discuss labour requirements and staffing
- Develop / assemble start-up submittals and other project documentation (This would include safety, environmental, QA/QC, insurance, bonding, permits, etc.).
- Work with the Safety Manager, foreman and superintendent to ensure safety on site is our #1 priority

**Experience and Skills**:

- Previous project management or estimating experience in a structured cabling or related industry required, with a proven ability to manage those projects effectively
- Strong technical knowledge and practical understating of low voltage and structed cabling industry/products required
- High school Diploma & Electrical TQ or Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Major Manufacturer's Systems, i.e. Corning, Belden, CommScope, and others, is required
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer certificate an asset
- Previous experience with estimating programs, specifically Accubid an asset
- Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office,
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Must be dependable and enjoy working autonomously
- Must take an innovative approach and be adaptable to changing situations

Culture is important at Houle. You must be collaborative in nature. You are a solution focused team player and always willing to learn. You are a bright, ambitious, honest, and a straight forward professional. Your personable nature will fit well within the friendly working environment.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. Houle offers an exciting, enjoyable work environment, competitive benefits package as well as a competitive incentive plan and many company sponsored events.

**About Houle**

At Houle, we are passionate about building resilient communities. From airports, shipping terminals, and water treatment facilities, to hospitals, universities, and shopping centres, we deliver integrated electrical solutions for our industrial, commercial, institutional and residential customers.

While we are leaders in electrical construction, we also specialize in a wide range of in-house technology solutions, including audio visual, building automation, healthcare systems, network systems, and security and life-safety. As a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, we take pride in our talented people and collaborative culture that bring our client's vision to life.