Project officer Jobs in Vaughan, ON

ASK Recruitment Services specialize in building strong connections and placing top talent in a reliable, professional and timely manner. As experienced HR professionals, ASK understands the hardships organizations and candidates experience in recruitment processes and that is why we take every step to ensure a stress free experience.

Our client, a leading supplier of entrance automation solutions is looking for a PM to join their team in Toronto, ON

Reports to: Regional General Manager

Position Summary

The Project Manager follows the entire project life cycle to ensure resources are utilized to meet the client s expectations and adhere to company quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Develop a solid understanding of the project scope and client expectations.
• Extract the project budget from the sales order to track profitability and remain within the parameters of the quote.
• Collaborate with the Sales Representative to obtain change orders when the project requirements change or additional labour is required.
• Maintain consistent communication channels with client contacts.
• Validate the quantity and details of each plan for the correct calculation of pricing.
• Order necessary materials and schedule labour to complete the work in a timely fashion.
• Interact with Sales, Technicians, Support Staff and Management to communicate goals and report on results.
• Manage subcontractors for larger projects and as needed.
• Ensure project maximizes profitability and meets budget expectations.
• Liaise with primary contractor and relevant trade organizations to ensure the smooth installation of company products.
• Coordinate and dispatch Automatic Door Technicians to complete the job.
• Ensure parts and materials are ordered and arrive onsite in a timely manner.
• Ensure special equipment required is available onsite when required.
• Accommodate change requests by client.
• Provide workers compensation clearance certificates, insurance certificates, and statutory declaration documents to clients when required.
• Collaborate with the Sales Representatives to ensure the quote addresses the client needs and contains compatible door hardware.
• Reviews site drawings received from the client to create an installation plan with a list of required sliding doors.
• Create shop drawings using internal Company software.
• Travel to client sites to take required measurements to ensure the appropriate door sizing.
• Collaborate with general contractors to ensure drawing accuracy and shop drawing approval.
• Send the client approved shop drawings to the factory for manufacturing.
• Create purchases orders for glass.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• High level of professional communication (written and verbal) skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail required.
• Analytical and statistical skills to develop and monitor budgets.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Maintain knowledge of the construction industry and automatic pedestrian entrance system technology.
• Manage time and guide others to obtain results and set goals.
• High level contributor who works well independently and on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of accounting software (SAP).
• A results-oriented approach coupled with high-energy, reliability and personal discipline.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A proficiency in reading plans, specifications, and a working knowledge of Storefronts and Door Hardware.

Education, Training, Experience

• 3 - 5 years experience in managing complex projects.
• 5 - 7 years experience in project management.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Relevant post-secondary education or relevant combination of education and experience.
• PMP Certified Preferred
• Valid driver s license.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Clean indoor office environment or visiting clients in office settings.
• May from time to time be subject to tight deadlines.
• Worksite visits as required, wearing appropriate PPE.