Project Manager

Sabre Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre Ltd. is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead field-focused delivery of industrial electrical projects in Calgary.

You will work closely with customers, field supervision, and Sabre teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes across mining, forestry, manufacturing, utilities, and industrial sectors. The role combines project management, customer engagement, and on-site leadership, from planning and estimating support through execution, closeout, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in industrial electrical construction, maintenance, instrumentation, or related field.
• Experience leading field execution activities with site supervision.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, contracts, and scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical projects from award through planning, execution, commissioning and closeout.
• Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cash-flow projections.
• Coordinate field labour, supervision, subcontractors, materials, and site access.
• Act as primary client contact and build long-term relationships.
• Monitor performance: labour productivity, costs, schedule, gross margin, billing and cash collection.
• Identify risk and changes; prepare change orders and approvals.
• Review contracts and drawings to identify commercial and execution risks.
• Collaborate with estimating and operations to develop proposals and execution strategies.
• Conduct project kick-off, progress reviews, forecasting updates, and closeout meetings.
• Support field crews by removing roadblocks and aligning priorities.
• Ensure compliance with Sabre safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and turnover packages.
• Coordinate invoices and ensure timely billing.
• Identify follow-on opportunities and support account growth.

Skills

Project management

Field leadership

Client relationships

Budgeting & cost control

Schedules & forecasting

Communication

Industrial electrical construction

Safety & compliance

Education

Journeyperson Electrician

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Us

Sabre Ltd. is a leading electrical and instrumentation solutions provider headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We deliver customized electrical systems and field services to customers across a wide range of commercial and industrial markets.

Our capabilities include electrical construction, switchgear, modular buildings and E-Houses, instrumentation, control panels, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance. Sabre supports projects throughout Canada and the United States with a focus on quality, reliable execution, innovation, and long-term customer relationships.

The Opportunity

Sabre is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of industrial electrical projects. This is a field-focused role that combines project management, customer engagement, and on-site leadership, requiring regular collaboration with customers, field supervisors, and crews throughout project execution. From initial planning and estimating support through execution, closeout, and ongoing customer support, the successful candidate will combine strong project management and commercial skills with practical knowledge of industrial electrical construction to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations.

The Electrical Project Manager will work closely with customers, field supervision, project coordinators, estimating, procurement, safety, quality, and other Sabre divisions. This is a customer-facing role supporting key accounts in the mining, forestry, manufacturing, utilities, and industrial sectors.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a collaborative and results-driven leader who can build strong customer relationships, lead project teams, and deliver successful outcomes in complex industrial environments.

• Visible and supportive leader who builds strong relationships with customers, field supervisors, and crews while driving project success.


• Customer-focused with a commitment to building trusted relationships.


• Strong communicator who can influence, collaborate, and align customers, field teams, and internal stakeholders.


• Organized and accountable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Decisive and solutions-oriented when faced with challenges and changing conditions in both project and field environments.


• Commercially aware, balancing customer needs with project performance.


• Proactive in identifying risks, opportunities, and continuous improvements.


• Adaptable and resourceful in fast-paced industrial environments, with the ability to respond effectively to changing site conditions.


• Committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Manage electrical projects from award through planning, execution, commissioning, and closeout, with regular site involvement to support successful field execution.


• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and resource requirements.


• Coordinate field labour, supervision, subcontractors, materials, equipment, travel, and site access requirements.


• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned customers and develop strong, long-term client relationships.


• Monitor project performance, including labour productivity, costs, schedule, gross margin, billing, and cash collection.


• Identify scope changes, prepare change orders, and ensure additional work is documented and approved.


• Review contracts, purchase orders, specifications, drawings, and customer requirements to identify commercial and execution risks.


• Work with estimating and operations teams to develop proposals, budgets, schedules, clarifications, and execution strategies.


• Conduct project kick-off meetings, progress reviews, forecasting updates, and project closeout meetings.


• Provide leadership and support to field supervisors and crews by removing roadblocks, clarifying priorities, coordinating resources, and monitoring project progress at customer sites.


• Ensure project activities comply with Sabre's safety, quality, environmental, and project management requirements.


• Maintain accurate project documentation, including correspondence, meeting minutes, progress reports, cost reports, change logs, completion records, and turnover packages.


• Coordinate invoices and ensure completed work is billed accurately and promptly.


• Identify follow-on opportunities and support account growth with existing and prospective customers.


• Provide regular project reporting to divisional leadership and elevate emerging risks in a timely manner.


• Travel to customer sites as required, including occasional overnight travel.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in industrial electrical construction, maintenance, instrumentation, or a related field, with demonstrated experience working directly with field crews and site supervision.


• Journeyperson Electrician certification, Electrical Engineering Technology diploma, engineering degree, or equivalent industry experience.


• Experience leading field execution activities, coordinating labour resources, and managing work in active industrial environments.


• Strong understanding of industrial electrical construction, labour planning, commissioning, and field execution.


• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, forecasts, change orders, and customer relationships.


• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management or scheduling software.


• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.


• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.


• Red Seal Electrician or Master Electrician certification.


• Demonstrated success leading field-based project execution, coordinating labour and resources, and driving performance in active industrial environments.


• Experience delivering projects within mining, forestry, utilities, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial sectors.


• Experience managing shutdowns, maintenance programs, brownfield projects, and remote-site operations.


• Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, commissioning, and low-voltage electrical systems.


• Demonstrated experience managing a diverse portfolio of projects, from service and maintenance work to multimillion-dollar construction projects.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're a motivated project professional who thrives on building relationships, leading field and project teams, and delivering successful industrial projects, we'd love to hear from you. Join Sabre and help power critical projects across Western Canada's industrial sectors.