We Are Canem Systems

Canem Systems is a leading full-service electrical and mechanical contractor, offering comprehensive services across Canada. Our expertise spans design assistance, pre-construction, planning, installation, and maintenance. We excel in delivering sophisticated solutions for complex projects and provide a wide range of specialized trade services, including electrical, mechanical, data, and communications.

With eight offices across Canada and a dedicated workforce of over 700 professionals, Canem Systems operates in diverse public and private market sectors. Our extensive knowledge, capabilities, and experience enable us to support projects in commercial, healthcare, transportation, light industrial, and data centre sectors.

The Project Manager - Technology is responsible for effective management
of large projects assigned and marketing the company and its services to obtain new
projects with a focus on technology, security, data communication and our new product offerings. This includes building ongoing relationships with clients, partners, suppliers, and staff. This role is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness, quality, compliance, and profitability of each project. The Project Manager - Technology must be willing to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-first environment.

This role is based out of the Canem Edmonton office and reports directly to the Construction Manager.

What You Will Be Working On

• Building effective relationships with existing and new clients and partners, marketing the company and its services to existing and new clients, engineers, planners and potential contacts.

• Advising clients about new and effective products and services when applicable, either upon request or when opportunity presents itself.

• Providing guidance and mentorship to other project managers and estimating team on technology, security, and data opportunities.

• Leading pre-planning activities for assigned projects, obtaining agreement on effective project plan, ensuring approved project plan is successfully implemented on site, building positive relationships and a positive image forthe company,

• Achieving, and exceeding financial profit of projects, and maximizing project cashflow through careful planning and implementation of project.

• Working closely with relevant management in building / writing quotations, administering of contracts, negotiating / obtaining contracts as applicable, preparing tenders for subcontractors / suppliers, obtaining relevant management approvals for all estimates, proposals, and contracts prior to disclosure to an outside party.

• Setting up projects in relevant software applications and working with the internal team and with general contractors and consultants to ensure success on current projects and future work.

• Management of the project, labour and materials to achieve project outcomes through building positive relationships with crew and foreman. Supervising foremen and attending regular site meetings, continuously monitoring projects and controlling costs to maximize project profitability, making corrective action when necessary and solving problems to achieve or exceed project targets.

• Ensuring quality of workmanship is to company standards, enforcing company’s safety policy and identifying areas for improvement, providing effective training for forepersons and ensuring correct training levels for other staff including apprentices and new employees, and ensuring that all electrical codes, safety codes and proper work practices are followed.

• Working closely with relevant management staff in documentation of project, including the approval of shop drawings, ensuring timely and effective billings, estimating, reviewing, pricing and submitting of all change orders, providing accurate forecasting and project reporting, reporting project progress on a monthly basis and effectively closing out of projects. 

• Providing leadership and positive motivation for project staff and company partners by acting as a responsible and goal-oriented team player and leading by example in achieving excellence and being accountable for results and outcomes.

What We Are Looking For

The Project Manager - Technology position requires a motivated and experienced professional with excellent current knowledge of building and municipal codes and regulations, in-depth technical knowledge of security, communication and low-voltage systems and excellent management and people skills.

The ability to network, market and sell services is a key attribute of this position.

Proficiency in related computer programs is a requirement.

• 2-4 years’ experience as project manager or estimator for, communication and security projects.

• 4-8 years’ hands-on experience with communication and security projects

• Knowledge of the security and data/communication industry is required

• Background in electrical construction projects is an asset

• Experience with AutoCAD and Accubid estimating software is an asset

• Experience with BlueBeam, LiveCount and other document control software is an asset

• Strong knowledge working in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Outstanding sales, marketing and networking skills

• Ability to learn quickly, be flexible and adaptable

• Strong organizational abilities and demonstrated attention to detail 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong time management skills, specifically the ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Able to work both independently and with a team

• PMP Certification an asset

The People Behind our Work

At Canem, we prioritize a high commitment to the employee experience, fostering a professional and engaged workforce. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and collaborative community, driven by a strong sense of belonging, well-being, and social responsibility. Our people are what matter most; without them, our business would not exist. Our teams are comprised of construction professionals who deliver on our commitments with integrity and professionalism for all clients across diverse market sectors throughout Canada.

Safety, To Us It’s Personal

We put safety first. Our holistic health and safety culture is rooted in our commitment to work in a spirit of collaboration with all employees, trade partners, clients, and suppliers to foster the healthy and safe work environment that every worker deserves. Our goal is to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day.