Senior Project Manager - Substation & Transmission Line

Phasor Engineering Inc

$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility.
  • Minimum 8 years of project management experience in engineering consulting or infrastructure.
  • Experience managing Transmission Line and Substation projects.
  • Knowledge of project management principles like budgeting and scheduling.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of Transmission Line and Substation engineering projects.
  • Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and financial performance.
  • Act as primary contact for clients, providing regular updates.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering and construction.
  • Monitor milestones and identify risks or conflicts proactively.
  • Facilitate project meetings and ensure action items are completed.

Benefits

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program
Full Job Description
The Role

Phasor Engineering is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing team in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Project Management Office, this position is responsible for leading the successful delivery of Transmission Line and Substation engineering projects from initiation through completion.

Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams, the Senior Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project execution, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, quality, and client communication. This role is ideal for an experienced project leader who thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment and is passionate about delivering complex utility infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of Transmission Line and Substation engineering projects.
  • Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and overall financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships through regular communication and project updates.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, drafting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and field services.
  • Monitor project milestones and proactively identify and mitigate risks or scheduling conflicts.
  • Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, distribute meeting minutes, and ensure action items are completed.
  • Coordinate project documentation, technical deliverables, document control, change management, and project reporting.
  • Track project financials, including forecasting, purchase orders, invoicing support, and contract administration.
  • Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with client requirements, applicable engineering standards, and Phasor's Quality Management System.
  • Provide technical guidance and project leadership while supporting collaboration across multiple departments.
  • Support proposal development, project planning activities, and business development initiatives as required.
  • Promote and maintain Phasor's commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Travel to project sites as required.


Requirements
Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with a Canadian provincial engineering association.
  • Minimum 8 years of project management experience within engineering consulting, utilities, EPC, or infrastructure projects.
  • Experience managing Transmission Line, Substation, or other utility infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles, including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, risk management, and project controls.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred
  • PMP certification or willingness to obtain.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with EPC, utility, transmission, or substation projects across North America.

Benefits
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

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