Project Manager - Ottawa, Canada - Smith + Andersen

Smith + Andersen

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

Does this sound like you? If so, here are some of the more detailed responsibilities you can expect in this position:

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).
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.

A few more qualifications which will help you with these responsibilities:

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 decisionmaking skills.