Project Manager Nisku, Alberta
Lead. Deliver. Build.
Company Overview
PTW is a leading industry solutions provider delivering electrical, instrumentation, construction, and fabrication services across Canada. We support major industrial sectors including oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, power generation, pulp and paper, nuclear, and renewable energy industries.
Role Summary
PTW is seeking a motivated Project Manager to join our team in Nisku, Alberta. Reporting to the OperationsManager, this roleserves as the primary client contact and manages the full lifecycle ofindustrial electrical and instrumentation projectsfrom estimating and planning through execution and closeout.
The Project Manager ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and in alignment with client expectations, while providing strong leadership and coordination across project teams, field operations, clients, and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion safety leadership and support a zero-incident workplace culture
- Define project scope and establish cost and schedule baselines
- Develop and implement project execution strategies and functional project plans
- Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
- Manage project schedules, including changes and impacts to timelines
- Serve as the primary communication link between internal teams and external clients
- Review bid documents, quantities, drawings, and estimates to identify discrepancies or omissions
- Support estimating efforts, including branch estimates and proposal development
- Review electrical and instrumentation drawings, specifications, P&IDs, cable schedules, vendor drawings, and other project documentation to determine scope, costs, and execution approach
- Represent PTW in client meetings, site visits, and pre-bid walkdowns
- Develop and maintain the Construction Execution Plan at a strategic level
- Lead and coordinate project teams to deliver electrical and instrumentation scope in accordance with specifications
- Maintain strong client relationships throughout all project phases
- Chair project kick-off, progress, and close-out meetings
- Oversee field execution to ensure alignment with design, budget, schedule, and project specifications
- Track project performance, including forecasting, progress claims, productivity, and cost control
- Ensure effective project communication and coordination meetings are held regularly
- Manage change orders and project financial forecasting
- Monitor and control project documentation, drawings, records, and turnover packages
- Complete post-project reviews and lessons-learned reporting
- Support additional branch activities as required by the Area Manager
Qualifications / Requirements
- Previous industrial electrical and/or instrumentation construction experience required
- Journeyperson Electrician (Inter-Provincial Red Seal), Instrumentation Technician/Mechanic, Engineer, PMP, or related technical designation considered an asset
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, instrumentation drawings, P&IDs, cable schedules, loop drawings, vendor drawings, specifications, and other construction documents
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems and construction practices
- Strong MS Office skills and experience with scheduling/project management tools and software
- Strong leadership skills with a self-motivated, results-driven mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong customer service focus with the ability to meet client expectations
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Valid Canadian Driver's License with acceptable 3-year driver's abstract
- Strong electrical and/or instrumentation background with an understanding of related industrial construction disciplines
- Willingness to travel locally to project sites and occasionally overnight
Compensation & Benefits
- Overtime opportunities where applicable
- RRSP program and retirement savings support
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Safety training and PPE provided
- Opportunity for career advancement within a growing organization
Why Work at PTW
- Strong pipeline of industrial electrical and instrumentation projects
- Safety-first culture built on accountability and leadership
- Opportunity to lead complex, high-impact industrial projects
- Collaborative team environment with experienced industry professionals
- Career growth in project management and operations leadership
- Opportunity to work on major industrial projects across Western Canada
- Values-driven organization grounded in Care, Excellence, and Passion
