Electrical Project Manager

Company Description

For more than 50 years, Keltour Controls has designed, built and certified electrical control panels, power distribution equipment and E-Houses for clients around the world, including major automotive manufacturers, global industrial OEMs and Canadian utilities. We are an ISO 9001:2015 registered, CSA and cULus certified shop, with in-house engineering, programming, manufacturing and testing. Our clients come from utilities, water, mining, automotive, oil & gas, steel, pharmaceutical, agriculture and other industries.

Role Description

This role is responsible for the successful execution of electrical control, automation, and protection & control projects from order handover through final delivery and closeout. This role acts as the primary point of contact for customers and internal teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and on budget.

The ideal candidate has experience managing control panel builds, engineering coordination, procurement, and FAT/SAT activities in industrial or utility environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from kickoff to closeout
• Act as the primary customer interface for project communication and coordination
• Review project scope, specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements
• Coordinate engineering, panel shop, procurement, quality, and commissioning teams
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Monitor project costs, change orders, and financial performance
• Identify risks and proactively resolve technical, schedule, or supply chain issues
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Ensure compliance with CSA, UL, NEMA, IEEE, ESA and customer standards, and with our ISO 9001 quality system
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical controls, automation or electrical systems (required)
• 1+ year of project management or project coordination experience (preferred)
• Strong understanding of control panels, PLCs, SCADA, and protection & control systems
• Experience working with utilities, EPCs, OEMs, or industrial clients
• Familiarity with FAT/SAT processes and quality control requirements
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree, technologist diploma, or equivalent experience
• Experience with UL 508A, CSA, or utility protection & control standards
• Exposure to Rockwell, SEL, or similar platforms

What We Offer

• Salary: $60,000 – $75,000 per year, based on experience
• RRSP/DPSP profit sharing
• Dental, vision and extended health care
• Hands-on work on technically challenging utility and large-scale industrial projects
• A stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities

Location

• Burlington, Ontario
• Some travel may be required for FAT/SAT or customer meetings

Job Type: Full-time, in-person

How to Apply

Please send your resume to hr@keltour.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, and all interviewed candidates will be informed of the outcome.