Senior Project Manager or Construction Manager - Substations

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Director in Toronto,Canada, the Senior Project Manager/Construction Manager will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of designated Power Distribution, Transmission & Substation Services for projects across Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the project from initiation to completion.
• Work closely with clients and stakeholders to understand project outcomes.
• Oversee quality, material & subcontractor management processes for assigned projects.
• Responsible for the financial performance of designated projects.
• Reports issues to Operations Manager regarding financial performance, workload status, potential legal issues, and potential opportunities.
• Resolves project-level legal disputes and escalates issues to Operations Manager.
• Ability to build and develop a project management team alongside the superintendent with clearly defined responsibilities, covering all aspects of the operation.
• Prepares employee development and succession plans for key positions in the department.
• Ensures that all activity on the designated project is consistent with corporate and divisional strategic plans, business plans, policies, and procedures.
• Understanding change order management & contract management
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Required Knowledge and Experience.

• Bachelors in civil or electrical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Project Manager role.
• Experience in the substation Contracting Industry.
• Experience working along rail corridors would be an asset
• Ability to handle multiple projects independently
• Solid understanding of estimating, project forecasting, and change management principles and processes.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and team building.
• Proven leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to resolve project disputes with minimal assistance.
• Availability to collaboratively work within both an office and site environment.
• Sound computer skills – MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project required
• Valid Canadian visa required - no sponsorship available

Salary - $120,000 - $150,000

All applications will be reviewed by the consultant posting the job and NOT an ATS tracker. Only those with the relevant experience will be contacted