SITE MANAGER Do you like being where the action is, leading field teams and seeing a project come together on site? PHS Canada is looking for a Site Manager to oversee the safe, efficient and high-quality execution of HVAC controls and automation projects in critical environments such as data centres, laboratories and pharmaceutical facilities.
As PHS Canada's primary representative on site, you will play a key role in coordinating field teams, project management, general contractors, subcontractors and clients.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE- Lead and coordinate field teams on a daily basis, including automation technicians, electricians, cabling teams and specialized subcontractors.
- Plan work, resources, site access, materials and priorities to keep projects moving and on schedule.
- Prepare and maintain a three-week look-ahead work schedule.
- Verify the quality and compliance of installations against approved drawings, technical specifications, control sequences and PHS Canada standards.
- Track daily progress, identify delays or obstacles and coordinate corrective actions.
- Ensure strict compliance with health and safety requirements, including PPE, LOTO procedures, working at heights, confined spaces and site-specific requirements.
- Coordinate materials, equipment and subcontractor activities to prevent work interruptions.
- Participate in site coordination meetings and maintain clear, proactive communication with project stakeholders.
- Prepare required progress reports and quickly communicate risks, resource needs, constraints and issues that could affect project execution.
- Resolve unexpected field and technical issues by bringing in the right resources while maintaining a safe, collaborative and performance-focused work environment.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL- Diploma or degree in building mechanics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial automation or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated practical experience.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in automation, industrial controls, instrumentation or Building Automation Systems (BAS), including demonstrated site coordination, supervision or technical leadership experience.
- Experience in either industrial controls/PLC or building automation/DDC environments. Experience across both is a strong asset.
- Strong understanding of control and automation systems, including control architecture, I/O, instrumentation, wiring, sensors/actuators, HVAC equipment integration and commissioning principles.
- Ability to read and interpret control sequences, I/O lists, P&IDs, electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Practical knowledge of control networks and protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.
- Experience with platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000, Emerson DeltaV, Tridium Niagara 4 or comparable technologies is an asset.
- Strong field leadership skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in demanding environments.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and priority-management skills.
- Full professional proficiency in French; functional English is a strong asset for projects in Ontario and with English-speaking clients.
- Strong commitment to health and safety and the ability to enforce site standards.
WORK LOCATION: Brampton, OntarioFull-time position. Travel is primarily within the GTA, with occasional travel elsewhere in Canada. Schedule flexibility is required based on project and site needs.
