Project Manager Testing Services

Spark Power ⚡; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of electrical services in North America is seeking a Project Manager for their Testing Services division. The role involves managing client relationships, coordinating resources, and ensuring project compliance and performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience in high voltage electrical roles and a relevant educational background. The company offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive wages with incentives

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

RRSP options

Opportunities for career growth and mentorship

Ongoing training and skills development

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in high voltage electrical roles.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and electrical testing plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with clients, internal teams, and third parties.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans to monitor progress.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and practices.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Power Factor

VLF

Hipot

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Position Overview

Spark Power, a trusted partner in power in North America, is seeking a Project Manager for our Spark Testing Services Canada division. This division, accredited by NETA, performs electrical testing, maintenance, and commissioning activities across Southern Ontario. The Project Manager will interact extensively with customers, interpret their requests, and coordinate with management to meet project needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage relationships with clients, internal teams, and third parties including vendors, subcontractors, ESA, and utilities.
2. Coordinate resources and third-party services for project execution.
3. Ensure resource availability and proper allocation.
4. Assist in developing project scopes and objectives, including risk mitigation strategies.
5. Develop and maintain detailed project plans to monitor progress.
6. Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes using appropriate techniques.
7. Measure project performance with relevant metrics such as timelines, costs, and scope.
8. Report issues to management and escalate as necessary.
9. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
10. Negotiate additional work items with customers, with management approval.
11. Evaluate team performance, identify training needs, and recommend improvements.
12. Ensure compliance with safety policies and practices.
13. Participate in budget planning, business development, and financial reviews.
14. Maintain high customer satisfaction levels.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages with incentives
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, extended health, and disability
• RRSP options
• Opportunities for career growth and mentorship
• Engagement in diverse industrial, commercial, and institutional projects
• Growing company with steady work
• Ongoing training and skills development
• Overtime opportunities

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in high voltage electrical roles
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and electrical testing plans
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Knowledge of power distribution troubleshooting and commissioning (asset)
• Familiarity with testing methods such as Turns Ratio, Power Factor, VLF, Hipot, and others
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented with multitasking ability and minimal supervision
• Computer literacy
• Understanding of financial terminology (asset)

About Spark Power

Spark Power is a leading independent provider of electrical services, specializing in operations, maintenance, and solutions for the industrial, utility, and renewable sectors across North America. We are committed to safety, technology, and delivering reliable power solutions to our clients.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide accommodations upon request during the recruitment process.