Electrical Construction Project Manager
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Do you thrive on delivering complex electrical projects and ensuring they are completed on time and on budget? Do you take pride in leading teams and supporting successful project execution? Join Plan Group’s Electrical Construction team and contribute to the delivery of major projects across the region.
We are seeking an Electrical Construction Project Manager who brings a hands on approach, strong leadership, and a commitment to collaboration. You will take ownership of critical and complex work packages, support field operations, and help ensure our projects meet the high standards our clients expect.
As a Electrical Construction Project Manager, You Will
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.
We are seeking an Electrical Construction Project Manager who brings a hands on approach, strong leadership, and a commitment to collaboration. You will take ownership of critical and complex work packages, support field operations, and help ensure our projects meet the high standards our clients expect.
As a Electrical Construction Project Manager, You Will
- Work full time on site with direct control, accountability, and responsibility for critical and complex work packages.
- Lead the hands on management of subcontractor construction teams for assigned scopes of work.
- Deliver electrical construction projects on time and within budget.
- Monitor progress, forecasting, cost control, and schedule performance in line with the TIME program.
- Identify risks or delays and present solutions to maintain project performance.
- Lead quality assurance, commissioning, and project handover activities.
- Support value engineering and cost saving opportunities.
- Lead pre job planning including estimate turnover, kickoff meetings, and subcontractor selection.
- Oversee short interval planning and critical path activities.
- Follow up on labour progress and remove obstacles to maintain productivity.
- Ensure accurate document control, change management, and coordination of materials and equipment.
- Build strong relationships with clients, general contractors, engineers, and consultants.
- Contribute to an open and collaborative team environment.
- Minimum 10 years of overall construction experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager.
- Minimum 3 years of experience on major projects.
- Experience performing the proposed role on one or more single-site projects.
- Experience managing large-scale electrical commercial or institutional projects.
- Ability to work effectively in a very open, team-oriented environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with a commitment to safety and quality.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current Health, Safety & Environmental regulations.
- Sound understanding of CISD security protocols.
- Up-to-date knowledge of electrical, security systems, and fire alarm codes.
- Working knowledge of electrical, security systems, lighting, lighting control, and fire alarm construction.
- Basic understanding of LEED and Green Globes principles.
- Sound understanding of recycling and waste-management protocols.
- Advanced scheduling skills for major projects.
- Familiarity with scheduling software and scheduling best practices.
- Previous experience with the Last Planner System.
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage complex electrical construction work packages and subcontractor teams, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Oversee planning, scheduling, cost and quality controls, commissioning, handover, and coordination with clients and project stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires at least 10 years of construction experience, including at least five years as a Project Manager and three years on major projects. Candidates should have experience managing large-scale commercial or institutional electrical projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Skills
- Subcontractor Management
- Project Scheduling
- Cost Control
- Progress Forecasting
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance
- Commissioning
- Project Handover
- Value Engineering
- Pre-Job Planning
- Critical Path Management
- Document Control
- Change Management
- Client and Stakeholder Coordination
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Electrical Construction
- Commercial Projects
- Institutional Projects
- Subcontractor Selection
- TIME Program
- Cost Control
- Schedule Performance
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance
- Commissioning
- Value Engineering
- Estimate Turnover
- Kickoff Meetings
- Short-Interval Planning
- Critical Path
- Document Control
- Change Management
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Regulations
- CISD Security Protocols
- Electrical Codes
- Security Systems
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Lighting Controls
- LEED
- Green Globes
- Waste Management
- Advanced Scheduling
- Scheduling Software
- Last Planner System