Project Manager, Load Forecasting & Asset Analytics
Top Benefits
About the role
Type of position: Régulier
An Overview Of Your Future Role
BBA is a national, employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering and services firm with offices coast to coast, in the U.S. and abroad. We have an established Power and Renewables business line, which comprises Power Advisory and Asset Management (PAAM), Transmission and Distribution (T&D), Wind and Solar, Storage, Hydropower and Industrial Power groups. We want to strengthen our position in the PAAM group and Power Markets segment across Canada. As Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering load forecasting and asset analytics projects in the North American power utility market. You’ll leverage your expertise, industry knowledge, client relationships and engineering/data science experience to achieve our objectives. This role is a great position for being at the forefront of helping our clients meet the challenges of the energy transition.
You’ll deliver asset condition assessment and asset analytics projects for utility clients. This role provides structured project governance, commercial oversight and stakeholder coordination across multidisciplinary teams, enabling technical consultants to focus on delivering high-quality analytical outputs.
Unlike technical project leads, project managers are accountable for end-to-end project performance, including schedule, budget, risk and client engagement across multiple workstreams.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
Project governance and delivery oversight
Establish and manage overall project governance structures and reporting cadences Develop integrated project plans covering: Data acquisition Asset inspections (if applicable) Analytics/modelling phases Reporting and recommendations Coordinate across multiple workstreams led by technical consultants Ensure alignment between technical delivery and contractual scope
Schedule and resource management
Build and maintain detailed schedules across analytics, engineering, and client activities Coordinate resource allocation across: Asset analytics teams Engineering SMEs Data specialists Identify bottlenecks (e.g., data availability, SME constraints) and proactively resolve them Ensure workload balancing across concurrent projects
Budget and commercial management
Own project financials, including: Budget tracking and forecasting Burn rate monitoring Margin protection Manage scope changes, variations and contract adjustments Support invoicing and revenue recognition milestones
Stakeholder and client management
Serve as the primary non-technical point of contact for client stakeholders Structure and lead: Steering committee meetings Status updates Risk/issue discussions Ensure alignment between client expectations and technical outputs Support consultants in translating complex analytics into decision-ready messaging
Risk, issue and dependency management
Maintain and actively manage: Risk registers Issue logs Dependency tracking (especially data and client inputs) Anticipate risks specific to asset analytics projects: Data quality/availability issues Model validation delays Regulatory or stakeholder review cycles Lead mitigation planning and escalation when needed
Integration with technical teams
Work closely with consultants/advisors leading asset analytics to: Align timelines with modelling and analysis cycles Ensure clarity of deliverables and milestones Avoid overloading technical resources with admin overhead
Quality and deliverables coordination
Ensure consistency and completeness of deliverables across workstreams Coordinate internal reviews before client submissions Enforce adherence to delivery standards and templates Support development of repeatable delivery models for asset analytics projects
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
Autonomous Aptitude for self-development Results-driven Excellent communication and soft skills Attention to detail Strong organizational skills Thirst to learn and excel Rigorous and ethical Caring mindset that puts people first
Overview Of Certifications And Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field 7 to 10+ years of project management experience in Utilities, Infrastructure and/or Asset-heavy industries Experience managing data-driven or analytics-focused projects Strong experience in budget and schedule management, and multi-stakeholder coordination
Assets
Experience working alongside asset analytics/asset management teams and utility asset planning or performance groups PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification Familiarity with: Asset condition assessment programs Risk-based asset management frameworks Utility data ecosystems (SAP, Maximo, GIS, SCADA)
An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards
Annual base salary Annual premium program for regular employees Onsite mobility premium Time bank Cellphone fee reimbursements Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program Retirement savings plan for regular employees Annual vacation and sick leave Premium for employee referrals
BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.
At BBA, You Get Many Benefits
Custom training and development plans A corporate culture that values expertise Participation in innovation projects Generous pension and insurance plan Agility and listening: Your ideas are transformed into concrete initiatives Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces Participation in innovation projects A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
About BBA
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.
Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.
Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.
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Project Manager, Load Forecasting & Asset Analytics
Top Benefits
About the role
Type of position: Régulier
An Overview Of Your Future Role
BBA is a national, employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering and services firm with offices coast to coast, in the U.S. and abroad. We have an established Power and Renewables business line, which comprises Power Advisory and Asset Management (PAAM), Transmission and Distribution (T&D), Wind and Solar, Storage, Hydropower and Industrial Power groups. We want to strengthen our position in the PAAM group and Power Markets segment across Canada. As Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering load forecasting and asset analytics projects in the North American power utility market. You’ll leverage your expertise, industry knowledge, client relationships and engineering/data science experience to achieve our objectives. This role is a great position for being at the forefront of helping our clients meet the challenges of the energy transition.
You’ll deliver asset condition assessment and asset analytics projects for utility clients. This role provides structured project governance, commercial oversight and stakeholder coordination across multidisciplinary teams, enabling technical consultants to focus on delivering high-quality analytical outputs.
Unlike technical project leads, project managers are accountable for end-to-end project performance, including schedule, budget, risk and client engagement across multiple workstreams.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
Project governance and delivery oversight
Establish and manage overall project governance structures and reporting cadences Develop integrated project plans covering: Data acquisition Asset inspections (if applicable) Analytics/modelling phases Reporting and recommendations Coordinate across multiple workstreams led by technical consultants Ensure alignment between technical delivery and contractual scope
Schedule and resource management
Build and maintain detailed schedules across analytics, engineering, and client activities Coordinate resource allocation across: Asset analytics teams Engineering SMEs Data specialists Identify bottlenecks (e.g., data availability, SME constraints) and proactively resolve them Ensure workload balancing across concurrent projects
Budget and commercial management
Own project financials, including: Budget tracking and forecasting Burn rate monitoring Margin protection Manage scope changes, variations and contract adjustments Support invoicing and revenue recognition milestones
Stakeholder and client management
Serve as the primary non-technical point of contact for client stakeholders Structure and lead: Steering committee meetings Status updates Risk/issue discussions Ensure alignment between client expectations and technical outputs Support consultants in translating complex analytics into decision-ready messaging
Risk, issue and dependency management
Maintain and actively manage: Risk registers Issue logs Dependency tracking (especially data and client inputs) Anticipate risks specific to asset analytics projects: Data quality/availability issues Model validation delays Regulatory or stakeholder review cycles Lead mitigation planning and escalation when needed
Integration with technical teams
Work closely with consultants/advisors leading asset analytics to: Align timelines with modelling and analysis cycles Ensure clarity of deliverables and milestones Avoid overloading technical resources with admin overhead
Quality and deliverables coordination
Ensure consistency and completeness of deliverables across workstreams Coordinate internal reviews before client submissions Enforce adherence to delivery standards and templates Support development of repeatable delivery models for asset analytics projects
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
Autonomous Aptitude for self-development Results-driven Excellent communication and soft skills Attention to detail Strong organizational skills Thirst to learn and excel Rigorous and ethical Caring mindset that puts people first
Overview Of Certifications And Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field 7 to 10+ years of project management experience in Utilities, Infrastructure and/or Asset-heavy industries Experience managing data-driven or analytics-focused projects Strong experience in budget and schedule management, and multi-stakeholder coordination
Assets
Experience working alongside asset analytics/asset management teams and utility asset planning or performance groups PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification Familiarity with: Asset condition assessment programs Risk-based asset management frameworks Utility data ecosystems (SAP, Maximo, GIS, SCADA)
An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards
Annual base salary Annual premium program for regular employees Onsite mobility premium Time bank Cellphone fee reimbursements Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program Retirement savings plan for regular employees Annual vacation and sick leave Premium for employee referrals
BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.
At BBA, You Get Many Benefits
Custom training and development plans A corporate culture that values expertise Participation in innovation projects Generous pension and insurance plan Agility and listening: Your ideas are transformed into concrete initiatives Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces Participation in innovation projects A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
About BBA
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.
Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.
Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.