Electrical Project Manager, Large Projects

Job summary

Establish and achieve project targets to deliver large-scale electrical construction projects on time and within budget. Lead project quality assurance, commissioning, and handover while managing relationships with clients, general contractors, and engineers.

Job details

Do you welcome the challenge of working on complex, multi-million dollar projects and take pride on completing them on time and on budget? Take the leap and make your mark at Plan Group! This opportunity is located within the Greater Ottawa Area. As AProject Manager, Electrical Construction, You Will Establish and achieve project targets and milestones to deliver electrical construction projects on-time and within budget. Provide active promotion and leadership in Health and Safety. Monitor and provide status updates of work in progress, forecasts, cost control and project schedule in line with Plan Group's T.I.M.E. efficiency program. Proactively identify and bring to management's attention potential problems and/or schedule delays. Lead and manage project quality assurance, commissioning, and handover objectives. Develop and lead value engineering, cost savings, and pricing initiatives and activities. Monitor and analyze critical path activities and advise project team accordingly. Review and manage short interval planning. Lead pre-job planning including estimate turnover, kick off meetings, subcontractor selection, material handling strategies and opportunities for risk management and improved productivity. Follow up with site supervision on labour/manpower progress; identify and reduce roadblocks to success. Manage project team to ensure requirements for document control, change order process, coordination of equipment and material deliveries, site meetings and progress documentation are adhered to. Identify opportunities to provide project team members with regular feedback, coaching and training. Build strong relationships with clients, GCs and Engineers to positively contribute to the success of the project. Our Ideal Candidate Has Electrical Engineering post-secondary education or related. A minimum of seven (7) years construction project management experience; trade experience a definite asset. Experience managing large scale electrical hospital, commercial and institutional projects. When you join #TeamPlanGroup, you’re not just starting a job - you’re building a career with one of Canada’s most respected contractors. Proudly recognized as a Top Employer in Canada for four consecutive years, Plan Group offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects that shape communities for the future. As part of our global network, you’ll gain access to unparalleled resources, innovative technologies, and endless opportunities to contribute to impactful work. From advanced technology to complex infrastructure, every project is a chance to build your skills and leave a legacy. Bring your talent, energy, and ideas, and let’s build something extraordinary - together. For more information, follow us on social media and visit our website at www.plan-group.com. Thank you for your interest in joining Plan Group, an equal opportunity employer. Please note that due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process. Should you be contacted for an interview, please advise if accommodations are required. Plan Group does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

What you’ll do

Establish and achieve project targets to deliver large-scale electrical construction projects on time and within budget. Lead project quality assurance, commissioning, and handover while managing relationships with clients, general contractors, and engineers.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering or a related field and a minimum of seven years of construction project management experience. Experience managing large-scale electrical projects in hospital, commercial, and institutional sectors is required.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Electrical Construction
• Cost Control
• Project Scheduling
• Quality Assurance
• Commissioning
• Value Engineering
• Risk Management
• Document Control
• Change Order Process
• Stakeholder Management
• Short Interval Planning
• Budgeting
• Health and Safety Leadership
• Resource Planning
• Material Handling

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Trades