Project Manager

HDR; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electrical design for buildings and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include stakeholder coordination, preparing electrical drawings, and ensuring project success across various markets. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in electrical design for buildings.
• Strong computer skills and experience with relevant software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications with project stakeholders.
• Perform electrical Building Condition Assessments.
• Prepare electrical drawings and specifications.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication skills

Project management

Education

5+ years of electrical design experience

Knowledge of Canadian electrical codes

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Project Manager role at HDR. At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, asking: What is our impact on the world?

Reporting to the Electrical Section Manager, the Project Manager is a dynamic engineer who collaborates within a multi-discipline team. This role contributes electrical engineering knowledge and analysis to the project during the design phase, with a core focus on Building Engineering Systems within Industrial, Transit, Data Centre and Healthcare markets. The role involves working on multiple projects in various locations, with opportunities for progression into project management or electrical engineering.specialized roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate regularly with all stakeholders (Electrical team, Project Manager, design team, and authorities having jurisdiction) to help achieve project success.
• Perform electrical Building Condition Assessments and deliver comprehensive facility condition reports.
• Prepare electrical drawings and perform relevant supporting calculations and/or modelling.
• Write and edit electrical specifications, select equipment, electrical systems and devices.
• Coach younger engineering and design staff; accountable for the work produced. Assign routine engineering tasks requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Work independently on small and medium projects and assist more senior engineers on larger projects.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to complete engineering tasks on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Provide construction contract administration/support as needed, including field inspections and commissioning. Review submittals for compliance to contract documents.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders; incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other electrical engineers, technicians, and drafters as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Scope of work (electrical engineering elements)

• Power Distribution (high, medium, and low voltage)
• Generators and Uninterruptible Power Supplies
• Lighting design and simulation
• Fire alarm and life safety systems
• Security and access control systems
• Communications (PA, intercom, CCTV, ICAT cabling)
• Industrial equipment installations
• Facility Commissioning

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience of electrical design for buildings (lightning/power/systems)
• Knowledge and experience with relevant Provincial and Canadian electrical codes and regulations
• Experience in industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. Data Centre, Healthcare, and/or High Voltage experience desired.
• Strong computer skills and experience using AutoCAD, Microstation, Revit, AGi32, Easy Power, ETAP, SKM, Bluebeam and the Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Experience in Revit would be an asset

Additional requirements

• Compliance with HDR and, as applicable, contractor safety policies and procedures
• Potential attendance at job sites to support design and construction activities

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Design Services