Project Manager

Founded over 40 years ago, Solotech is a world leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology with 18 strategic locations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and China. Thanks to an inventory encompassing over 300 renowned manufacturers, Solotech is the single source for audio, video, lighting, rigging, soft goods, control and collaboration solutions and services. The company is internationally recognized for its expertise in Live Productions and Systems Integration in various markets, namely music, sports, business, culture and education. Clients can also benefit from its Service Center, Online Store and virtual technology know-how. Solotech is fully supported by three major shareholders: Claridge, Desjardins Capital and Investissement Québec. The company employs 1,360 professionals in its offices located in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Nashville, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saguenay, Halifax, Macau and Hong Kong. Job summary : Reporting to the Operations Director, the Project Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating the material, financial, labor and transportation needs for the smooth running of projects. He is responsible for the quality of the projects delivered by the team.

Your day will look like this :

• In collaboration with the project office team, participate in the preparation of studies, plans and specifications of the projects
• Prepare the implementation of the different phases of the projects schedules: develop both the work plan, budget, resources allocation, timing and estimated deliveries
• Participate in kick off meetings and post-mortem
• Ensure the integration and synchronization of the various team involved
• In collaboration with the Operations Manager, participate in the establishment of performance measures, gives guidance as part of their daily activities on the project sites
• Perform various monitored project processes and make the associated reporting (actual and anticipated costs, timing, deliverables, risks, other if applicable)
• Monitor the change notices
• Establish and maintain communication links with customers, general contractors, architects and act as a liaison officer (inform the client of any anomaly or unexpected in the context of the project, official correspondence, monitoring deliverables, meeting, minutes, etc.)
• Ensure the administrative management of files
• In collaboration with the controller of the division, perform constant monitoring of the budget and present a periodically job cost
• Ensure that the required quality standards as stipulated in the contract documents are applied
• Obtain all required approvals of organizations and ministries for the implementation of projects
• Ensure the health and safety on sites through training and prevention
• Other related tasks

Your profile :

• University or College degree in project management or in a related field.
• Work experience: 5-10 years of experience in the Audiovisual industry.
• Have a PMP certification (an asset)
• Have a CTS certification (an asset)
• Able to comply to INFOCOM standards and guidelines for AV installation
• Expertise on construction sites (Health & Safety meetings, inspections, OHS prevention, etc.)
• Knowledge of project management tools
• Excellent knowledge of Office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook)
• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team
• Able to act as a system designer before installation on site (an asset)
• Experience with system design and AutoCAD (an asset)
• Hold the ASP Construction Training
• Ability to travel on different sites
• Basic knowledge of the audiovisual field (an asset)
• Fluency in both official languages at a high level, both oral and written

Our offer to you :

• Competitive compensation and group insurance plan, including telemedicine service
• Corporate savings plan with employer contribution
• Skills development activities and opportunities for career advancement
• Reimbursement of professional fees required for employment
• Reimbursement of professional development fees
• Work environment conducive to personal health and well-being
• Recognition program
• Employee assistance program
• We thank all applicants for their interest in Solotech, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Solotech is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. At any stage of the hiring process, the Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation._
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Schedule:

• 8 hour shift