Project Manager Transmission & Distribution

A full-time temporary opportunity (up to 12 months) is available for a Project Manager to support Transmission and construction projects in Edmonton Alberta.

Key Responsibilities

Planning

• Contribute to the development of annual project management plans aligned with operational strategies asset management and long-term planning requirements.
  
• Identify budget resource and staffing needs to deliver engineering design and construction projects safely efficiently and cost-effectively.
  
• Develop procurement strategies and coordinate with supply chain teams to execute sourcing activities including preparing tender documents evaluating proposals and recommending contract awards.
  

Project Delivery

• Manage capital projects from initiation through completion ensuring they are delivered on time within budget and to quality standards.
  
• Monitor project performance using key metrics and adjust plans as needed to meet targets.
  
• Select and oversee contractors and consultants ensuring compliance with safety environmental legal and procurement requirements.
  
• Incorporate environmental and safety considerations into design and construction activities including site inspections and risk mitigation.
  
• Administer contracts track progress facilitate meetings and manage project close-out processes.
  

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead multidisciplinary teams including internal staff and external consultants and contractors.
  
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve issues align priorities and support project success.
  
• Maintain regular communication with clients and stakeholders providing updates on progress and responding to changes or concerns.
  
• Support team development through mentoring and performance guidance when required.
  

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  
• Identify and manage risks related to project delivery stakeholder impact and operational integration.
  
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and practices.
  

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  
• Professional engineering designation (or working toward certification) is required.
  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.
  

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in engineering design and construction project management.
  
• Proven experience managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and leading teams with minimal supervision.
  
• Financial and budget management experience is an asset.
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of water/wastewater treatment systems and infrastructure.
  
• Expertise in project management methodologies from planning through close-out.
  
• Ability to manage scope schedule cost and quality effectively.
  
• Strong analytical decision-making communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Proficiency with project management tools software and reporting systems.
  

Additional Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and track multiple projects.
  
• Commitment to safety compliance and continuous improvement.
  
• Willingness to work in a professional environment with standard weekday hours (40 hours per week).
  
• Candidates must meet legal work requirements and successfully complete background checks if required.
  

Primus Workforce ltd. provides safety- minded experienced professional personnel support throughout the energy construction and technical trades sectors to our clients long-term and short-term personnel requirements. We are a growing and dynamic company to work with providing the key to your future success.