
Systems Integration Foreman - Capital Projects
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Engage with end users, general contractors, consultants, and trades to translate operational needs into integrated technical design requirements.
- Participate in design development and review sessions, ensuring systems and devices align with project output specifications and stakeholder expectations.
- Support interdisciplinary coordination efforts to ensure seamless integration of security, IT, AV, and building automation systems.
- Construction Document Development
- Contribute to the creation and refinement of construction documentation, including device layouts, integration diagrams, technical schedules, and installation details.
- Collaborate with design consultants and internal teams to ensure constructability, coordination, and compliance with integration strategies.
- Maintain version control and traceability of changes in design documentation throughout the lifecycle of the project.
- Specification and Compliance Review
- Evaluate shop drawings, submittals, and integration plans for compliance with project output specifications, industry standards, and end-user requirements.
- Identify deviations or gaps and coordinate clarifications, alternate proposals, or design modifications to uphold technical and contractual compliance.
- Track approval status and ensure timely review cycles in alignment with project milestones.
- Third-Party Provider Coordination
- Manage the scope, schedule, and deliverables of third-party vendors providing specialized services such as predictive wireless surveys, network assessments, or system modeling.
- Develop scopes of work, review deliverables, and coordinate technical input to ensure that outsourced services are integrated into the project effectively.
- Liaise between third-party providers, the design team, and the construction team to align outputs with broader integration objectives.
- Integration Planning and Interface Management
- Define and document integration points across multiple building systems to ensure interoperability and coordinated deployment.
- Manage interface dependencies, including sequencing, cabling, configuration, and commissioning between systems.
- Collaborate with technical leads to mitigate integration risks and preserve operational continuity.
- Test Environment Setup and Evaluation
- Establish and configure lab or test environments to conduct bench testing of devices, firmware, and system functions.
- Simulate operational conditions to evaluate integrations and pre-validate performance ahead of site deployment.
- Maintain detailed logs of testing conditions, configurations, and outcomes for internal QA and stakeholder review.
- Acceptance Testing and Functional Demonstration
- Develop test scripts, acceptance criteria, and evaluation frameworks for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and integrated commissioning.
- Conduct or oversee functional testing to confirm compliance with design intent and output specifications.
- Present test results and system demonstrations to client representatives, commissioning agents, and third-party reviewers.
- Technical Documentation and Reporting
- Produce detailed records of configuration parameters, integration maps, interface schedules, and test documentation.
- Generate reports for internal QA, stakeholder decision-making, and compliance audits.
- Maintain documentation libraries in coordination with document control protocols.
- Quality Assurance and Construction Support
- Participate in site reviews, inspections, and mock-ups to validate proper installation and adherence to integration standards.
- Collaborate with field teams and trades during installation to resolve integration challenges and verify system readiness.
- Support punch list development and closeout processes with a focus on system functionality and integration fidelity.
- Operational Readiness and Handover Support
- Assist in the development of transition-to-operations plans, including training documentation, SOPs, and maintenance handbooks.
- Ensure integrated systems are fully documented, tested, and handed over in a state that supports long-term operation and maintainability.
- Daily Operations
- Monitor and oversee on-site activities to ensure progress aligns with project plans.
- Conduct morning briefings with site personnel.
- Address and resolve any on-site issues or conflicts.
- Health and Safety
- Enforce compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and meetings.
- Report and address any safety incidents promptly.
- Coordination
- Communicate effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Update construction schedules as required and ensure deadlines are met.
- Manage deliveries of materials and ensure proper inventory.
- Quality Control
- Verify work quality meets project specifications.
- Perform site inspections and document findings.
- Collaborate with engineers and architects on technical requirements.
- Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare daily progress reports and submit to project manager.
- Maintain accurate records of materials, personnel, and machinery.
- Document any delays or changes to the project plan
- Problem-Solving
- Proactively identify potential issues and create mitigation strategies.
- Ensure the resolution of on-site disputes between teams or contractors
- Executes all work in accordance with Provincial, local regulations, general best practices as well as company health and safety policies and procedures.
- Always acts as “our customer’s best service provider” thereby ensuring Convergint is the customer’s first choice for service.
- Communicates with and works with the other team members consistently to improve overall operations of the Convergint Technology Center, and company.
- Keeps up to date and informed on all company policies.
- Always presents a professional image of Convergint in appearance and behaviour.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
- Strong knowledge of integrated building systems including security, IT infrastructure, RTLS, nurse call and building automation.
- Ability to interpret and develop technical drawings, system schematics, and construction documentation.
- Skilled in stakeholder communication, technical facilitation, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Familiarity with project output specifications, performance-based design, and compliance tracking.
- Competence in managing third-party vendors for specialized services (e.g., wireless surveys, penetration testing).
- Strong documentation and reporting skills using standard tools (e.g., Excel, Word, Bluebeam, Wrike, AutoCAD, Revit).
- Detail-oriented approach to quality assurance, interface management, and system commissioning.
- 5+ years of experience in systems integration, technical project delivery, or design coordination within large-scale capital or infrastructure projects.
- 5+ years of technical field experience in a construction environment.
- Direct experience supporting design development and construction documentation for complex technical systems.
- Hands-on involvement in testing and commissioning of integrated systems in lab or live environments.
- Experience working within a P3 or highly regulated environment (e.g., healthcare, transportation, education, government) is preferred.
- Previous coordination with general contractors, consultants, engineers, and trades during design and construction phases.
- Experience managing or liaising with external technical service providers for specialized system deliverables.
- At least 2 years previous supervisory experience is preferred
- Relevant trade certification and experience preferred
- Strong understanding of various construction processes and methods.
- Knowledge of construction scheduling software like MS Project or Primavera.
- Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
- Employer contribution to RRSP;
- Work environment committed to safety;
- Colleague Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary and compensation plan
- Corporate Social Responsibility Day
- And much more…