Project Manager

Adecco; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits—medical and dental

Paid training programs

Free onboarding and weekly pay

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Project Manager to lead a major electrical transmission program in Alberta. You will drive planning, execution, safety, schedule and budget across multiple high‑voltage projects.

The ideal candidate has PMP, 5+ years of utilities or capital projects experience, and strong leadership with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Hybrid work in Edmonton supports work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Technical Diploma with significant project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in utilities, transmission, construction, energy, infrastructure, industrial, or capital projects.
• PMP designation required.
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects from initiation to closeout.
• Experience with electrical transmission systems, substations, or power infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of OH&S, environmental compliance, and construction safety requirements.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, permitting, and regulatory approvals.
• Familiarity with Oracle Projects, SharePoint, ProjectWise, scheduling, or project management systems is an asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of transmission and infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead project execution while ensuring safety, quality, scope, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, contractors, and project controls teams.
• Manage procurement activities, including RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor management.
• Monitor project performance, financial forecasts, and change management activities.
• Prepare project reports, governance documentation, and executive updates.
• Support stakeholder engagement, permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in site visits, construction reviews, safety audits, and project inspections.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Regulatory Compliance

Procurement

OH&S

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PMP Certification

Technical Diploma with PM experience

Tools

Oracle Projects

SharePoint

ProjectWise

Job description

Adecco is currently hiring a Project Manager to support a major electrical transmission and utility infrastructure program in Alberta. This opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals with backgrounds in transmission, substations, power systems, utilities, construction, energy, or capital project delivery.

In this role, you will lead multiple high-voltage transmission projects from planning through execution, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.

• Location: Edmonton, AB

• Shift: Monday to Friday | Hybrid work arrangement available

• Job type: Temporary1 year with possibility of extension |Full-time

Here’s why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time
• Strong health and safety programs
• Medical and dental benefits once qualified
• Free training programs
• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of transmission and infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead project execution while ensuring safety, quality, scope, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, contractors, and project controls teams.
• Manage procurement activities, including RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor management.
• Monitor project performance, financial forecasts, and change management activities.
• Prepare project reports, governance documentation, and executive updates.
• Support stakeholder engagement, permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in site visits, construction reviews, safety audits, and project inspections.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Technical Diploma with significant project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in utilities, transmission, construction, energy, infrastructure, industrial, or capital projects.
• PMP designation required.
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects from initiation to closeout.
• Experience with electrical transmission systems, substations, or power infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of OH&S, environmental compliance, and construction safety requirements.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, permitting, and regulatory approvals.
• Familiarity with Oracle Projects, SharePoint, ProjectWise, scheduling, or project management systems is an asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.