Project Manager, Transmission Projects

EPCOR; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking a full-time Project Manager for Transmission projects in Edmonton. The ideal candidate will possess a Professional Engineer designation and have a strong background in electrical transmission systems. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments. Application deadline is August 8, 2025.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) registered with APEGA.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical transmission systems.
• Experience managing complex utility construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of Transmission projects.
• Develop comprehensive project governance documents.
• Manage project lifecycle from approval to closeout.

Skills

Electrical transmission systems knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time, permanent Project Manager, Transmission Projects position based in Edmonton, AB.

We’re seeking a Project Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of Transmission projects and programs that support system growth and capital maintenance, as outlined in the General Tariff Application (GTA). This role involves managing budgets, securing approvals, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely, safe, and efficient project execution. The Project Manager may also support smaller AESO Direct Assign or external customer projects.

What you’d be responsible for

• Providing input to the Transmission Projects Business Plan and ensuring an appropriate understanding of the GTA filing and approval process. Supporting Transmission Asset Management in developing and writing the Capital Business Case documents and Post Implementation Review documents for upcoming GTA submissions.
• Planning and executing Transmission projects based on the project baseline, and coordinating with stakeholders across EDTI.
• Developing comprehensive project governance documents (PMP, CPJS, PPR), ensuring accurate budget/resource estimates, documented assumptions, and clear scope definitions for effective reporting and variance analysis.
• Initiating and overseeing the project lifecycle from approved PPR to project closeout, including stakeholder management, change management, regulatory permits, engineering work packages, detailed execution plans, procurement of equipment and construction services, hazCOM, preconstruction meetings, and lessons learned.
• Ensuring optimal use of resources by collaborating with other EDTI stakeholders to compare overall schedule alignment against resource availability and securing internal resources and external contractors to complete the work. Managing updates to all project schedules and forecasts, at minimum, monthly, in coordination with Transmission Scheduling and Project Controls.
• Ensuring compliance with EDTI procurement, regulatory, safety, and legal requirements when hiring external contractors, ensuring qualifications, cost minimization, and proper contractor management. Communicating safety and environmental requirements to all parties.
• Conducting project kick-off meetings for all projects within the Project Manager’s portfolio.
• Maintaining open communication with crews, inspectors, and contractors, conducting site visits to document progress, proactively identify risks and issues, and ensure compliance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Performing routine safety inspections, documenting deficiencies, and implementing corrective actions.

What’s required to be successful

• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with Power System Engineering option (preferred) or equivalent P.L. (Eng.)
• Registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is desirable
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical transmission systems, including direct design or construction experience
• Strong knowledge of substation and transmission line construction methods, protection and control systems, and utility project execution
• Experience managing complex utility construction projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Ivara, e-scheduler)
• Experience in procurement (RFPs, tendering, contract negotiation/administration), permitting, environmental assessments, and stakeholder engagement
• Skilled in managing complex budgets, schedules, and matrix-organized project teams
• Strong decision-making and stakeholder relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others
• Collaborative team player capable of thriving in dynamic environments

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction : PROF

Hours of work : 80 hours biweekly

Application deadline : August 8, 2025