Project Manager

Raise; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is hiring a Project Manager in Edmonton, Alberta, to lead projects in our client’s Engineering & Construction, Electricity division. The incumbent will ensure scope, schedule, cost, and HSE compliance, coordinating with AESO, AUC, customers and regulators.

The role requires 5+ years in project delivery within engineering/energy sectors, PMI methodology knowledge, and PMP certification. The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams and drive safety-first project execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project-related experience in engineering, construction, energy infrastructure or industrial sectors.
• Thorough understanding of HSE policies and regulations, PMI methodology, contracts and procurement processes, and project cost estimating, forecasting and scheduling.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills with ability to manage complex terms and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with proven ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Proficiency with industry PM tools: Unifier, P6, MS Project, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and coordinate the project business case, funding approvals, scope of work, cost estimates, schedules and success metrics.
• Monitor progress, maintain budget and schedule, coordinate change approvals, and resolve issues with regular tracking.
• Lead Planning, Engineering, Procurement and Construction activities across multiple project teams while ensuring HSE and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Procurement to plan contracting, long-lead equipment, and material delivery, resolving contractual issues.
• Identify and mitigate risks, maintain key documents in the document management system.
• Communicate scope, schedule, and budget with AESO, AUC, customers, regulators and consultants.
• Capture Lessons Learned to improve processes and project methodologies.
• Champion safety, HSE policies and B Corp culture across all sites.

Skills

Project management

HSE

Stakeholder communication

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Contract management

PMI methodology

Unifier

P6

MS Project

SharePoint

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

PMI PMP certification

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or RET

Tools

Unifier

P6

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

Project Manager

• Pay Rate: $100.00/hour, depending on experience


• Contract Length:1year


• Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Raise is currently hiring a Project Manager on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is a publicly traded Canadian Engineering, Logistics and Energy Holding Company

Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable.

Description

The Project Manager in this role will have the overall responsibility and accountability for the successful completion of assigned projects and programs, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, cost, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements. Operating within our clients Engineering & Construction, Electricity division, the successful candidate will provide critical leadership to the project team, ensure detailed project plans are developed and maintained, and act as the single point of contact for external parties including the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), customers, and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle & Business Case Management: Lead, develop, and coordinate the project business case, funding approvals, scope of work, cost estimates, schedules, and success measures. Guide projects from planning and procurement through execution, decommissioning, and closeout.


• Progress & Performance Monitoring: Lead the project team throughout the project lifecycle to monitor progress, identify critical activities, maintain budget and schedule parameters, coordinate change approvals, and resolve issues with daily, weekly, and monthly tracking against the plan.


• Cross-Functional Execution: Lead and direct Planning, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction activities across multiple project and program teams. Ensure all execution aspects comply with HSE and legal requirements.


• Procurement & Long-Lead Management: Work closely with Procurement to strategize contracting, identify and ensure procurement of all long-term delivery and long-lead equipment, monitor critical path material delivery status, expedite deliverables, identify substitutes for unavailable equipment, and resolve contractual issues or disputes.


• Risk & Issue Management: Identify all significant project and program risks, prepare comprehensive mitigation plans, track and manage risks and contingencies as they develop, and ensure key documents are properly maintained in the document management system (e.g., SharePoint).


• Stakeholder & Regulatory Communication: Act as the single point of contact for the project, ensuring clear communication among team members and external parties—specifically including AESO, AUC, customers, and consultants—regarding scope, schedule, and budget, especially for any material changes.


• Continuous Improvement: Ensure Lessons Learned are systematically collected and utilized to suggest enhancements to internal processes and project methodologies.


• Culture & Safety Leadership: Champion the organizaions uncompromising safety standards, HSE policies, and B Corporation culture across all job sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project-related experience within the engineering, construction, energy infrastructure, or industrial sectors.


• Thorough understanding of HSE policies and regulations, PMI methodology, contracts and procurement processes, and project cost estimating, forecasting, and scheduling.


• Superior analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to manage complex commercial terms and external stakeholders.


• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated success establishing collaborative relationships internally and externally.


• Familiarity with industry project management and scheduling tools, including Unifier, P6, MS Project, and SharePoint.


• Education and Certifications


• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Commerce, Business, or a related technical discipline.


• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Registered Engineering Technologist (RET) designation is strongly preferred.


• P.M.P. (Project Management Professional) designation is required.

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

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