Project Manager

Adecco; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a Project Manager to lead a portfolio of high‑voltage transmission projects in Edmonton, Alberta. This 1-year contract role requires navigating complex multi-stakeholder environments and delivering safe, on-time, on-budget outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in utility transmission, power infrastructure, or large-scale construction, with PMI PMBOK knowledge and experience managing capital projects through full lifecycle. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with PM experience.
• At least 10 years of project management experience if technical diploma.
• Min 5 years PM experience in electrical utility, transmission, construction, energy or infrastructure.
• Experience with AESO processes or regulatory approvals.
• Familiarity with PMI PMBOK methodologies.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple transmission projects from initiation through closeout.
• Develop schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk plans.
• Ensure delivery within scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate across engineering, controls, construction, operations, and external teams.
• Manage procurement: RFPs, tenders, evaluations, contracts and vendor management.
• Monitor costs and maintain accurate financial forecasts.
• Prepare governance reports and project performance metrics.
• Support stakeholder engagement and environmental compliance when required.

Skills

PM leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Negotiation

PMBOK knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Technical Diploma/Certificate + 10+ yrs PM exp

Tools

Oracle Projects

SharePoint

ProjectWise

Scheduling platforms

Job description

Adecco is Hiring: Project Manager (High Voltage Transmission Projects) | 1-Year Contract | Edmonton, AB

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in utility, transmission, power infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects?

Adecco is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to support a major transmission program for a leading utility organization in Edmonton, Alberta. This is a 1-year contract opportunity offering the chance to lead multiple high-voltage transmission projects that play a critical role in maintaining and modernizing Alberta's electrical infrastructure.

This position is ideal for a project leader who thrives in complex environments, can manage multiple stakeholders, and has experience delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

• Location: Edmonton, AB
• Hybrid work arrangement available
• Standard business hours: Monday to Friday
• Initial 1-year contract with potential for extension based on project requirements

Key Responsibilities

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of transmission projects from initiation through project closeout. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading multiple projects simultaneously, varying in size, scope, and complexity
• Developing and maintaining project execution plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies
• Managing all aspects of project delivery, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives
• Supporting hazard identification, risk assessments, and safe work planning throughout all project phases
• Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements, environmental regulations, and internal HSE standards
• Coordinating project activities across engineering, project controls, construction, operations, maintenance, and external contractor teams
• Managing procurement activities, including:
  • Development of Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
  • Tendering and bid evaluations
  • Contract negotiations
  • Contract administration and vendor management
• Monitoring project costs and maintaining accurate financial forecasts
• Preparing project reporting, governance documentation, executive updates, and project performance metrics
• Participating in field activities such as construction kick-offs, project walkdowns, site inspections, and safety audits
• Supporting stakeholder engagement, permit acquisition, and environmental compliance activities where required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering OR Technical Diploma/Certificate combined with 10+ years of relevant project management experience
• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in electrical utility, transmission, construction, energy, industrial, infrastructure, or related environments
• Proven experience managing complex capital projects through the full project lifecycle
• Knowledge of energized substations and associated construction safety requirements
• Experience with project permitting, environmental assessments, regulatory approvals, and stakeholder engagement
• Solid understanding of Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies and PMBOK principles
• Experience working on projects involving Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) processes or requirements
• Experience with major equipment procurement and construction services contracting
• Familiarity with project management and enterprise systems such as Oracle Projects, SharePoint, ProjectWise, work management, and scheduling platforms
• Strong understanding of project controls, forecasting, scheduling, budgeting, change management, and contract administration
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, construction personnel, project controls specialists, contractors, and external stakeholders
• Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical transmission infrastructure projects that support Alberta's growing energy needs. You will work alongside experienced engineering, construction, and project delivery teams while managing projects that directly impact the reliability and sustainability of the electrical grid.