Electrical Project Manager

Overview

Manage electrical engineering projects, oversee design, budgeting, and team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• system design
• calculations
• equipment selection
• deliverable review
• installation review
• contract admin

Tasks

-Prepare the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report. Reviews and manages the design in terms of construction budgets. -Respond to Request for Proposals, including liaising with clients and establishing project fees and scope. -Involved with initiating and executing operational improvements to the local electrical team. -Provide assistance, coaching and mentoring to team members. -Perform, or arrange for, reviews of existing installation and interprets/manages the impact on the project. -Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management. -Responsible for reviewing all deliverables for the project whether reports, calculations, drawings, or/and specifications. Reviews for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development. -Assign tasks to project team where appropriate. Responsible for ensuring tasks are completed both accurately and within the assigned hours/fee. -Support the process of accounts receivable. -Keep the Principal-in-charge or Senior Associate advised of all changes in scope of work and prepares amendments to the contract (e.g. Request of Additional fee-RAF) for review and submission to client. -Act as contract administrator for designated projects, ensuring timely completion of all contract administration activities for project. -Prepare all calculations and select all equipment.

Requirements

• p.eng
• leed
• revit
• ms project
• 10+ yrs
• leadership

What You Bring

-Possess sound communication skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations. -Must have LEED Green Associate or specialty designation, or obtain a LEED Green Associate designation within 6 months of the start of employment. -Demonstrate a strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently. -Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project. -Have excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. -Knowledgeable about the provincial building code, electrical code, CSA, ULC, IEEE, IES and NFPA standards -Possess 10 or more years of experience as a Project Manager, managing and engineering projects of increasing complexity in the field of electrical building services -Display strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks. -Demonstrate the ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients. -Hold a valid Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Professional Licensee (P.L.Eng) designation, registered with APEGA to authenticate Professional Work Products. -Knowledge of CAD/Revit and asset -Fully understand (construction) project procurement methodologies and is able to recommend or apply such method for the project -Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects. -Fully understand codes and standards relevant for the project and is able to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and authorities having jurisdiction. -Experience managing major projects in a variety of industry types including healthcare, institutional and recreational experience considered an asset.

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Benefits

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. Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to 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! -Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions) -Great Place to Work-Certified TM -Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round) -Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program -Transit Subsidy Program -Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP) -Purchase Time Off Program (PTO) -Competitive salary

About Smith + Andersen

-Delivers integrated engineering solutions spanning mechanical, electrical, lighting, audiovisual, security, and building automation systems. -Tackles landmark projects like hospitals, transit hubs, and stadiums—such as Humber River Hospital, TD Place Stadium, and Mosaic Stadium. -A core strength lies in healthcare design, highlighted by engineering roles on projects like the Calgary Cancer Centre. -Known for specialty lighting and intelligent integrated systems on international projects, from Vimy Visitor Centre in France to a Beijing hotel spa. -Financially emphasizes organic growth—eschewing acquisitions—and consistently reinvesting in staff, mentorship, and technical excellence. -Accolades include national Great Place to Work certification and industry awards, reflecting a culture of collaboration and professional quality. -Maintains a national delivery model with local roots, enabling both local responsiveness and cross-Canada leadership in most project sectors.

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