Senior HV Transmission & Substation Project Lead

PTAG; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PTAG is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support high-voltage Transmission & Substation capital projects. The role requires a highly effective leader with deep utility experience to manage complex programs, align stakeholders, and deliver executive-level reporting.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of HV transmission and substation project experience, with the ability to lead in regulated utility environments and interface directly with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project Management experience in electric utility infrastructure.
• Direct experience with high-voltage transmission (115kV+) and substation projects.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and executive-level communication.
• Strong background in stakeholder coordination & management and reporting/presentation delivery.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and risk in complex capital projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of HV transmission (115kV+) and substation projects from initiation through close-out.
• Define and manage scope, WBS, cost baselines, and integrated schedules.
• Drive execution across engineering, construction, procurement, and commissioning teams.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Develop and deliver high-quality executive presentations and dashboards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Risk management

Education

PMP certification

P.Eng

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PTAG is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support high-voltage Transmission & Substation capital projects. The role requires a highly effective leader with deep utility experience to manage complex programs, align stakeholders, and deliver executive-level reporting.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of HV transmission and substation project experience, with the ability to lead in regulated utility environments and interface directly with senior stakeholders.