Project Manager - AV at Smith Plus Andersen

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Audiovisual System Design, Client Engagement, Tender Package Preparation, Technical Coordination, Leadership, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication, Prioritization, Mentorship, Microsoft Office, CAD, Revit, MS Project, System Integration

Industry

Design Services

Description

Role: Project Manager - AV Location: Toronto, ON Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000 Who We Are Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide. 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 six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work! This Opportunity The Toronto office of Smith + Andersen is seeking a AV Project Manager. You’ve been interested in the convergence of building systems for a while now. You see this integration as the future of electrical building system design, and would like to be part of this growing field. 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 systems integrated design for some of the biggest and most exciting projects in the country. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Why choose Smith + Andersen? In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer: * Competitive salary * 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 * Transit Subsidy Program * Wide variety of community and social events * Great Place to Work-Certified™ * Best Workplaces™ in Canada * Best Workplaces for Inclusion™ * Best Workplaces for Professional Services ™ * Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness ™ What You'll Do * Lead client and user engagement to define audiovisual functional requirements and align with building design, budget, and construction schedule to support project success. * Project management of the audiovisual system design to develop, integrate, and deliver compliant, coordinated building designs from concept through construction documentation. * Provide effective communication with architects, owners, architects and other consultants in support of the audiovisual system design. * Prepare AV system tender packages. Ensure all drawings, details and specifications are fair, reasonable and constructible. * Work with architects and interior designers to ensure all audiovisual equipment is properly coordinated from an installation and maintenance perspective * Work with audiovisual integrators, general contractors and other trades to ensure that all site related issues are resolved in a timely manner. This may involve the issuance of site instruction, change notices and other related documentation. * Build and grow relationships with all members of the audiovisual department ecosystem (teammates, S+A colleagues, architects, end-users, manufacturers, suppliers and integrators) * Mentor junior members of the audiovisual department. Who You Are * Five or more years in the telecommunications, security, audiovisual or electrical field. (ICT/IMIT) * P. Eng., RCDD, PSP, CTS, CTS-D, MCSE, CCIE Certifications are an asset. * Knowledgeable about industry standards including BISCI, EIA/TIA and CSA. * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD/Revit, MS Project. * Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently. * Demonstrate the ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients. * Possess sound communication skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations. * Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major project. * Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks. * Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills. About Smith + Andersen Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, 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 some of the most exciting projects across Canada. For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com. Accommodation 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. Diversity Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status. 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 fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges. Artificial Intelligence Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities

Lead client engagement to define audiovisual functional requirements and manage the system design from concept through construction documentation. Coordinate with architects, contractors, and integrators to ensure compliant, coordinated building designs and resolve site-related issues.