Project Manager, Substations and Transmission - Power Delivery Projects

ENMAX ENMAX Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

free onsite fitness facility

onsite massage

onsite child care centre

free parking

Job summary

ENMAX is seeking a Project Manager, Substations and Transmission - Power Delivery Projects in Calgary. You will lead capital projects, coordinate technical teams, and drive safe, on-time delivery while managing scope, cost and quality.

This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration and a focus on customer experience. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project engineering or management, experience with a power utility, and proficiency with Primavera and Maximo.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project engineering or project management.
• 5–10 years in power utility with construction experience.
• Experience in cost control, schedule, and risk assessment.
• Strong collaboration and customer-satisfaction focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects within the Power Delivery capital plan.
• Provide regular progress reporting and forecasts.
• Maintain stakeholder communications and customer satisfaction.
• Manage budgets, scope, and change management.
• Develop execution strategies and lifecycle documentation.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality and EHS objectives.
• Oversee Maximo work orders and project procurement.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet milestones.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & Primavera

Maximo

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

B.Sc. Engineering

P.Eng status (preferred)

PMP designation (preferred)

Combination of education & experience

Tools

Primavera

Maximo

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Posted: November 2, 2026 Closing Date: November 16, 2026 Position Type: Permanent Union: Exempt – Management Professional (MP)

Why ENMAX? We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you’ll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We’re proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we’re lighting the way together.

We are looking for a Project Manager, Substations and Transmission - Power Delivery Projects to play an important role in delivering projects that support the electricity infrastructure our customers and communities rely on every day. You’ll lead projects and programs within Power Delivery’s capital plan, working alongside technical teams, business partners and customers to turn plans into results. Within substations and transmission projects, you’ll have the opportunity to work across a variety of initiatives while taking ownership of safety, scope, cost, schedule, quality and customer experience. If you’re an experienced project professional who enjoys bringing people together, navigating challenges and delivering work you can see the impact of, there’s a lot to build on here.

Major Responsibilities

• Execute projects/programs within the Power Delivery capital plan to meet or exceed defined constraints including scope, cost, schedule, EHS and quality.
• Provide regular progress reporting including financial forecasting, variance explanations, schedule, safety, quality and risk status.
• Based on best information, expert judgement and risk assessments, provide financial forecasting including capital expenditures, contribution in aid of construction and capital additions with annual and monthly granularity.
• Maintain a high level of communication with the project stakeholders and strive for the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
• Provide contemporaneous Budget Owner Change Management.
• Leverage leadership skills to maintain co-operative, motivated, and successful teams to deliver on requirements.
• Resolve cross-functional issues impacting performance and elevate as needed.
• Develop and maintain optimal execution strategies and document within execution plans.
• Ensure process adherence and lifecycle requirements are met from initiation, through design, construction, commissioning, and close‑out.
• Provide support to the management team for implementing process changes and improvements.
• Manage and execute Maximo work order statuses and project procurement processes.

Education Required

• B.Sc. Degree in Engineering, B.Comm Degree, or similar degree
• P.Eng status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta (APEGA) is preferred
• PMP designation or commitment to obtain in short order is acceptable.
• A combination of technical education and experience will also be considered

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Project Engineering or Project Management experience in delivering relevant projects.
• 5 to 10 years of experience with a power utility with directly applicable experience in construction and project management.
• Experience in project cost control; schedule and critical path analysis would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects to cost, schedule, quality, and EHS objectives while also delivering high customer satisfaction.
• Strong computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, Primavera, and Maximo required.

Competencies

• Ability to lead, coach and motivate cross‑functional teams while working collaboratively to achieve project outcomes.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships, manage expectations and keep stakeholders informed.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting commitments.
• Sound judgment and analytical thinking, with the ability to assess issues, navigate complexity and make timely, informed decisions.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to work through challenges and maintain productive relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering predictable project outcomes while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Facilitation skills with the ability to collaborate across stakeholder groups and adapt approaches to meet project and business needs.

ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation

ENMAX Advantage

• free onsite fitness facility
• onsite massage
• onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141–50Ave.SE)
• free parking

Location: This role will be part of our hybrid work model that includes Core Days in office (Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays), and more time to focus on Mondays and Fridays, either in the office or at home. The office workspace is located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB).

Note: We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on‑boarding and job training may be completed remotely. If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know.

ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions. Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public.

Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required. Two professional references will be requested. Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

For more than a century, we have helped power Alberta, and our communities still count on us every day. What sets us apart isn’t just keeping the lights on, but how we do it. We put people first, act as good neighbours, and earn trust through promises kept, not made. Reliable by nature, we plan responsibly for tomorrow while keeping energy accessible and dependable today. This is energy people can count on now, and trust for the future. This is ENMAX.