Engineering assistant Jobs in Halifax, NS

What are the top 3 skills required for this role?
1. EUC Computing
2. Project coordination
3. Remote Desktop administration

Job Description/ Responsibilities:
1. Program & Project Management
Translate business requirements into executable project plans and delivery schedules.
Coordinate activities across Technology, Construction, Operations and third-party vendors.
Manage project scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, budgets, and change requests.
Track project progress, escalate issues, and provide status reporting to stakeholders.
Coordinate testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and transition to steady-state operations.

2. Technology Infrastructure Planning & Deployment
Plan and coordinate store technology infrastructure requirements for new store openings and facility expansions.
Collaborate with Windows, Network, Linux, Database, Security, and Application teams to define infrastructure requirements and deployment schedules.
Execute and coordinate end-to-end smoke testing of store technology components, including network connectivity, POS systems, user access, printing, telephony, security systems, and critical business applications
Coordinate provisioning and installation of server, network, security, and end-user computing infrastructure.
Ensure infrastructure components are deployed and validated according to approved design standards.

3. Hardware & Asset Procurement Management
Coordinate procurement and ordering of IT hardware, networking equipment, and associated infrastructure components.
Track procurement activities, vendor commitments, and delivery schedules.
Manage acquisition of additional IT assets required for store operations and business readiness.
Monitor and report equipment delivery status through project completion.

4. Vendor & Third-Party Management
Schedule and coordinate vendor activities for installation, configuration, and deployment services.
Manage interactions with contractors, suppliers, engineers, architects, and technology partners.
Track vendor deliverables, timelines, and issue resolution activities.
Ensure vendor work is completed in accordance with project schedules and quality requirements.

5. Compliance & Regulatory Coordination
Coordinate approvals, permits, and compliance requirements with county, state, and regulatory authorities as applicable.
Track approval status and associated dependencies impacting project delivery.
Ensure projects comply with CarMax policies, applicable regulations, industry standards, safety requirements, and environmental guidelines.

6. Facility & Store Readiness Management
Coordinate technology-related office, workstation, and cabin setup requirements.
Verify technology infrastructure readiness before store launch and operational handoff.
Conduct readiness reviews and support final go-live approvals.
Ensure all technology and infrastructure components are operational and deployment-ready.
7. Governance, Documentation & Reporting

Maintain project documentation, deployment records, infrastructure inventories, and operational readiness artifacts.
Prepare and distribute project status reports, risk registers, action trackers, and milestone updates.
Facilitate governance meetings and stakeholder reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain audit-ready documentation supporting delivery and compliance activities.