PROJECT MANAGER CAPITAL PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Toronto is seeking a Project Manager for Capital Projects & Initiatives within the Energy Unit of CPDD. You will lead energy-driven capital projects, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure alignment with the City’s Energy Transition Plan and Net Zero targets.

The role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and technical oversight across electrical and mechanical systems, with experience in decarbonization initiatives and budget control.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Building Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMP and/or CEM credentials are an asset.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario (mechanical/electrical) is an asset.
• CMVP and/or LEED credentials are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the planning and implementation of energy driven capital projects from inception to completion, ensuring budget, scope, and schedule compliance.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction documents to ensure feasibility and alignment with transition goals and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Conduct energy assessments and plan capital programs to achieve net-zero and align with City policies.
• Analyze energy and carbon data to assess consumption and project performance per IPMVP; prioritize projects based on cost-benefit.
• Coordinate with staff, divisions, consultants and stakeholders to support transition goals.
• Prepare RFPs, tenders, and contract documents; evaluate bids and manage contractor performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Building Science

Tools

RETScreen

EnergyPlus

IES VE

Job description

• Job ID: 67429
• Job Category: Project Management
• Division & Section: Parks and Recreation (P&R), Capital Projects Design and Delivery, Asset and Energy Management Unit (Energy & Net Zero Initiatives)
• Work Location: North York Civic Centre (5100 Yonge St, North York, Ontario M2N 5V7)
• Job Type & Duration: Full Time, Permanent
• Salary Range: $105,241.00 - $160,649.00
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 2
• Posting Period: 14-Oct-2026 to 28-Oct-2026

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Energy Unit, CPDD, the Project Manager Capital Projects & Initiatives will provide project management leadership and support on energy and carbon-reduction initiatives and projects including renovation and retrofit projects for P&R Division. The Project Manager will assist other project leads to complete a high-level electrical servicing and distribution analysis to prepare proper scope and budget during the project initiation phase.

The Project Manager will review the state-of-good-repair (SOGR) capital program and identify fuel switching scope, energy efficiency improvements, solar PV opportunities and other opportunities and ensure the scope and budget in the capital align with City's Energy Transition Plan and other policies such as TransformTO, the Toronto Green Standard, and Net Zero targets.

Major Responsibilities:

• Project Management and Support: Lead and support the planning and implementation of energy driven capital projects (e.g., fuel switching, renewable installations, deep retrofits) from inception to completion, ensuring budget, scope, and schedule compliance. Develops and implements project control systems, cost evaluation methodologies, performance evaluation criteria, in accordance with approved corporate policies and guidelines.
• Technical Oversight: Review and provide comments/ recommendations pertaining to mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings, specifications and construction documents to ensure feasibility and alignment with transition goals; identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and low-carbon technologies. Negotiates innovative solutions to complex project challenges involving multiple stakeholders to achieve City's objectives.
• Asset Management: Conduct comprehensive energy assessments, assist project leads in preparing electrical upgrade scope, project future energy consumption and assist in planning capital program to achieve net-zero, and develop long-term (5-10 year) capital transition plans.
• Energy and Carbon Data Analysis & Reporting: Conduct analysis of energy and carbon to assess consumption, GHG emissions, project performance and savings from efficiency projects as per International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) and ensuring compliance with Ontario Regulation 25/23. Prioritize energy efficiency projects and investments based on detailed analysis and cost-benefit analysis.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with Division staff, other City Divisions, agencies, boards, community groups, funding bodies, consultants, and authorities as required to support transition goals. Identify various grants and champion the application process.
• Procurement & Contract Management: Prepare RFPs, tender documents, and technical specifications; evaluate bids; supervise contractor performance; manage disputes and claims.
• Policy & Program Development: Support policy recommendations, funding strategies, outreach initiatives and the development of standard operating procedures related to the implementation of the Energy Transition Plan; provide technical guidance on the implementation of energy and carbon related initiatives.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to legislation, building codes, corporate standards, and health & safety regulations; track infractions and support litigation as needed.
• Leadership: Supervise staff, consultants, and contractors on a project basis; foster collaboration, high performance, and continuous learning. Supervises and coordinates the day to day operation of all assigned project staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work.
• Budgets: Develops, recommends, administers, monitors and reconciles project budgets, and ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.

Key Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Building Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario (mechanical/electrical discipline), CMVP and/or LEED credentials are an asset.
• Experience leading and supporting large scale energy, decarbonization and Net-Zero capital projects through the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, design & construction, cost estimation, budgeting, procurement, commissioning, closeout and post-implementation performance.
• Experience supporting project delivery, procurement, consultant and stakeholder coordination, and risk management, with strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience identifying, evaluating and implementing decarbonization measures such as fuel switching, deep energy retrofits, and other energy conservative measures, including integration with SOGR and long term capital plan.
• Experience analyzing energy and GHG data, including benchmarking, baseline, avoided energy and emissions, lifecycle analysis and business case development for energy and carbon-reduction initiatives.
• Experience applying measurement and verification (M&V) principles, including IPMVP, performance tracking, and verification of energy, GHG and cost savings. Proficiency with RETScreen, EnergyPlus, IES VE or equivalent tools.
• Familiar with relevant energy and building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including IS0 50001, ASHRAE standards, Ontario building code, and applicable electrical / TSSA requirements.

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Accommodation

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