LEAD Project ENGINEER
Embark on an exciting journey as a Project Engineering Lead, where your coaching and mentorship ignites excellence in others. Are you a natural coach of others, an engineer who's as talented in inspiring and mentoring others as a technical expert in your field? Do you have deep curiosity and interest in smart home, smart city, and smart community technologies? If the answer is yes, we want to talk with you !
A BIT ABOUT US
We are a technology company with a conscience for outstanding internal culture, diversity and innovation. As a family of talented people we have doubled in size over the past year, and will continue stable, well thought out growth, that rewards the individual as well as the entire team. If you enjoy working in Startup environments but yearn for long term stability and a rewarding sense of achieving together as ONE, then apply without delay.
We are an award-winning Canadian technology company founded in 2016, enthusiastic about smart communities, and we are very proud of having created the segment in Canada. Our innovative and proprietary IoT based solutions connect hundreds of smart homes together through a dedicated network to create a smart technology platform that enhances the experience and quality of life for homeowners in multi-unit residential buildings.
Our product has created quite the buzz, so we need to add a Lead Engineer who shares our passion for innovative technology, social impact for good, and the thrill of helping companies grow.
Responsibilities
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Lead a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators on portfolio of projects.
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Monitor project health and ensure the team members are carrying out the tasks efficiently while upholding company's standards.
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Use in-house project management tool for continuous evaluation of projects to ensure Project teams are meeting company standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines.
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Conduct research and maintain technical documentation on relevant codes and Smart community services.
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Work with clients to define the vision and specifications for the solution.
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Review and optimize drawings to accommodate the SmartONE solution.
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Lead technical and site meetings to oversee construction activities.
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Resolve technical issues that arise due to changes in scope, requirements, and design.
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Establish engineering practices for SmartONE product development and ensure quality standards are adhered to within the team.
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Assist real estate developers in integrating the SmartONE solution and adjust their scopes of work accordingly.
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Identify areas for improvement and lead technical and project management activities to drive process improvements.
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Source and integrate products into SmartONE in collaboration with the manufacturing partner and selected supplier/manufacturer.
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Lead research on technical feasibility of a new hardware, integration, or service.
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Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients.
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Establish priorities for product development based on client requirements and market research.
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Represent the department as Subject Matter Expert on several Product Development and Improvement Areas.
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Establish, manage, and enforce SmartONE Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
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Provide leadership and guidance and greenfield projects establishing guidelines and proves to execution.
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Document and communicate lessons learned and share relevant information with the engineering team.
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Coordinate and Collaborate with various internal and external teams, including Implementation, QA, and customer support, to ensure smooth operation of services in production.
Qualifications
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An undergraduate or masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related engineering fields or equivalent work experience is required.
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8-10 years of experience in project management and/or engineering positions.
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Experience reading and understanding construction drawings and Schedules.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Proactive and strong presentation skills (virtually and in-person).
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Strong scheduling and effective time management skills.
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A valid Ontario drivers license and current ownership of a vehicle is required.
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MS Office proficiency and experience documenting project tasks, procedures and scheduling is required.
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Exceptional leadership, management, communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
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Curiosity about Smart Home Automation and products.
Nice to have
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Knowledge of networking technologies is an asset
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Work experience in the construction industry is an asset
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IoT knowledge is considered an asset
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Business process expertise is an asset
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Understanding of KPIs and performance drivers is an asset
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Experience of using Project Management software is an asset
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Understanding of software integrations is an asset
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PMP Certification will be considered an asset
SOME THINGS YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW
We are focused on three priorities: culture, imagination, and family. This is not just a place to work but it is an organization focused on the well-being of our team and their families. We already have a great core of passionate people just like you, who enjoy building stuff that matters. Because we value our team, we offer competitive base salaries, comprehensive benefits, company events, and a cool office in Richmond Hill that you will be based from.
SmartONE is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] or (289) 819 6884 to make your needs known in advance.
SmartONE 45 Vogell Road, Suite 100, Richmond Hill, L4B 3P6 www.smart-one.ca
