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Electrical Project Manager

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

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Company Description Can-West Electrical Contractors Ltd. is a locally owned, full-service underground and electrical contracting company founded in 2006 and based in Alberta. The company has become an industry leader, successfully completing thousands of projects across the province. Can-West specializes in underground electrical installations, including URD subdivisions, utility work, street lighting, and gas installations, serving developers, municipalities, government agencies, industrial facility owners, and utility companies. The team provides turnkey electrical construction services from pre-construction planning and facility construction through to ongoing maintenance. Can-West is committed to safety, knowledge sharing, and building long-term career opportunities for individuals entering the electrical industry.
Role Description The Electrical Project Manager is a full-time, on-site role located in Canada, responsible for overseeing electrical construction projects from initiation to completion. This role includes planning project scope, schedules, and budgets; coordinating underground and electrical installation activities; and managing resources, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. The Electrical Project Manager will review electrical designs and specifications, monitor progress, resolve technical and operational issues, and ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and client requirements. Day-to-day tasks involve communicating with clients and stakeholders, preparing status reports, supporting site supervisors and field crews, and promoting a strong safety culture across all project phases.
Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong foundational knowledge in electricity and practical experience in electrical contracting.
Candidates should possess skills in electrical design and electrical engineering relevant to industrial, commercial, and underground electrical projects.
Candidates should possess budgeting and cost control skills, including estimating, financial tracking, and project financial reporting.
Relevant education such as a diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience managing construction or electrical projects, ideally in underground utilities, street lighting, or similar environments.
Knowledge of Canadian electrical codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and multiple projects.
Proficiency with project management tools and common office software; a valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

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Responsibilities

Oversee electrical construction projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedules, budgets, resources, subcontractors, and suppliers. Review designs, monitor progress, resolve technical and operational issues, ensure code and safety compliance, and communicate project status to clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates need practical electrical contracting experience and knowledge of electrical design, engineering, budgeting, and cost control, ideally in underground utilities, street lighting, or similar construction projects. A relevant diploma or degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of Canadian codes and safety standards, strong organizational and leadership skills, project management software proficiency, and a valid driver’s license are sought.

Skills

Electrical Project Management
Electrical Contracting
Electrical Design
Electrical Engineering
Project Planning
Budgeting
Cost Control
Estimating
Financial Tracking
Schedule Management
Underground Electrical Installations
Subcontractor Coordination
Supplier Management
Canadian Electrical Codes
Safety Compliance
Leadership

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Keywords

Electrical Construction
Underground Electrical Installations
Underground Utilities
URD Subdivisions
Utility Work
Street Lighting
Gas Installations
Project Scope
Project Scheduling
Budgeting
Cost Control
Estimating
Financial Tracking
Electrical Design
Electrical Engineering
Subcontractor Coordination
Supplier Management
Canadian Electrical Codes
Safety Regulations
Industry Standards
Project Management Tools
Site Supervision
Field Crews
Client Communication
Project Reporting
Construction

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