Manager, Project Execution

Toronto Hydro Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP & Virtual Healthcare

Life insurance & long-term disability

Spending account for fitness goals

Paid time off including vacation and p

OMERS pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee engagement events

Job summary

Toronto Hydro Corporation seeks a Manager of Project Execution to lead end-to-end delivery of its capital, maintenance, and reactive programs. You will supervise a team, guide vendors, and ensure projects stay on time and on budget per Toronto Hydro standards.

The role requires a electrical engineering background with 5+ years in distribution, and 3–5 years in supervision or PM roles. Hybrid work with onsite Tue-Thu, Ontario residence preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or college diploma in Electrical engineering.
• CET or P.Eng in Ontario or eligible to obtain.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 5 years of professional experience in electrical distribution, system planning, design and construction.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or project management experience.
• Driver’s license (G Class) required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution system and safety requirements.
• Experience identifying and implementing productivity improvements (automation, AI).
• Familiar with OHSA and related safety regulations.
• Reading electrical drawings and standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance to vendors for cost, safety, and schedule adherence.
• Participate in pre/post construction meetings and audits for compliance.
• Review projects for current scope and contractor qualifications.
• Manage budget estimates and change orders via Program Management.
• Lead planning meetings and ensure safety, standards and resourcing.
• Monitor contractor performance and resolve issues.
• Oversee contract terms, invoicing and budget reconciliation.
• Act as SME on organizational projects to improve processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or diploma

CET or P.Eng in Ontario

PMP Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Manager, Project Execution

Posting Date: Oct 6, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Expected Salary Range: $116487 - $145609 Annually

Target Variable Performance Pay: 15%

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement, placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification.

Responsible for the day-to-day, end-to-end delivery of an outsourced portfolio of the organization’s planned capital, maintenance, and reactive programs and projects. This includes providing technical guidance and management of projects and programs using selected vendors through all phases of the project or program delivery to ensure on-time and on-budget completion of assigned work program in compliance with approved Toronto Hydro standards, procedures, and commitments. The incumbent is responsible for supervising a small team of professional and technical resources (internal and external) including providing coaching, feedback and mentoring on organizational processes and procedures.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides day-to-day guidance and support to assigned vendors to ensure the work package viability (cost, customer, assets function, reliability, safety, and environment) and timely, cost-effective work completion (schedule adherence, actual vs. estimate, change order management) of assigned work programs
• Participates in both pre and post construction meetings (planned and actual), working closely with the assigned third-party auditor to ensure compliance with all required processes and procedures is maintained during project work
• Reviews assigned projects and scope packages to ensure material is current and relevant and validates the assigned contractor has the right skills and experience for the required work (based on previous history and performance)
• Reviews budgetary estimates and initiates, as required,the change request process through Program Management
• Manages the relationships with assigned vendors to ensure project execution is completed according to work plans
• Leads short-interval planning and review meetings with vendors to ensure safety management, adherence to standards and quality, schedule attainment and resourcing
• Monitors contractor performance (including legal compliance, non-conformance reports, and compliance to Toronto Hydro policies), identifying issues and solutions to close gaps as required
• Takes action to mitigate and resolve project delivery issues as they arise with internal and external stakeholders that could impact work program attainment
• Reviews and oversees external services contractors to ensure the terms of the negotiated agreements are met, including invoicing, budget reconciliation for project, and unit price contract management
• Participates as a subject matter expert on organizational projects and initiatives, to improve systems, processes and practices

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree or College diploma in Engineering (Electrical discipline preferred)
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in the province of Ontario or eligibility to obtain in future.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) (Preferred)
• Five (5) years of professional experience in electrical distribution, system planning, design and construction
• Three (3) - Five (5) years of supervisory or project management experience
• Driver’s license (G Class) required
• Strong knowledge of the electrical distribution system, utility design, civil infrastructure, construction standards and operations
• Strong knowledge of applicable safety and legislative requirements and associated regulations and rules
• Experience identifying, leading and implementing productivity enhancements (e.g., automation, AI, process change)
• Knowledge of OHSA, Toronto Hydro/EUSA Rule Book and relevant safety, electrical and environmental legislation and regulations
• Familiar with reading electrical drawings, work protection codes, feeder/operating prints, overhead, underground work practices and standards
• Understanding of project management methodology, project oversight and control
• Experience in developing and administering contracts to leverage external resources to support capital work program
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

To support the overall well-being and success of our employees, Toronto Hydro provides a comprehensive total rewards package which includes:

• 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
• Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships)
• Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave)
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year

This position is based in a hybrid environment allowing for remote work two days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite Tuesday to Thursday. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process. As part of this, artificial intelligence (AI) systems may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used in combination with human decision-making to ensure fairness and consistency.

ACCESSIBILITY AND APPLICATION SUPPORT

Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call [phone]. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility .

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