Senior Manager, Capital Projects

Toronto Hydro; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 147,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program & Virtual(

Job summary

Toronto Hydro is seeking a Senior Manager, Capital Projects – East to lead planning, execution, and continuous improvement of a high-volume capital project portfolio. You will drive safety, quality, budget adherence and stakeholder collaboration across design, construction and operations.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in leading capital projects and 7 years of people leadership, with an engineering background and Ontario P.Eng. preference.

Qualifications

• Ten years leading capital projects, customer connection programs or utility projects.
• Seven years of strong people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of design, construction, contract administration, and project delivery.
• Experience developing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategy, forecasts, plans and reports for a portfolio of capital projects.
• Lead capital project delivery from design through execution.
• Establish governance, metrics and reporting for a growing project portfolio.
• Build relationships with municipalities, transit agencies and regulators.
• Lead commercial negotiations for complex project agreements and partnerships.
• Collaborate with customer-facing teams to improve transparency and experience.
• Drive contractor oversight, performance measurement and process improvements.
• Manage contractor management, safety, and delivery of work programs.
• Provide coaching to grow employee capabilities and address performance gaps.
• Oversee annual budget, scorecards and departmental goals.

Skills

Leadership

Capital projects

Stakeholder management

Electrical engineering

Project management

Contract administration

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. in Ontario (preferred)

MBA or Engineering Masters (preferred)

PMP designation (preferred)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Expected Salary Range: $147140 - $183925 Annually

Target Variable Performance Pay: 25%

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement, placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification.

Reporting to the Director, Capital Projects, the Senior Manager, Capital Projects – East is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of capital projects within the annual work program including safety management, people management, performance management, adherence to standards and quality, budget and schedule attainment, and resourcing.

This role oversees a portfolio of high-volume, complex renewal projects, while being accountable for establishing scalable project delivery frameworks, managing budgets and reporting, coordinating engineering and construction activities, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing contractor oversight and delivery methods through process redesign, automation, and operational excellence.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manages the development of strategy, forecasts, plans, executes and reports for a portfolio of capital constructions projects
• Lead the delivery of capital projects from design through execution.
• Establish and mature project delivery processes, governance frameworks, performance metrics, and reporting structures for a growing portfolio of work.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including municipalities, transit agencies, developers, regulatory authorities, and project partners.
• Leads commercial and contractual negotiations for complex project agreements, coordination agreements, and infrastructure-related arrangements.
• Partner with customer-facing teams to enhance transparency, communication, and overall customer experience throughout the project lifecycle.
• Leads a team to drive continuous improvement initiatives related to contractor performance and oversight including; material delivery, auditing services, IT/OT systems, records and project close out functions.
• Lead all aspects of Contractor Management and Oversight including; Contract scope development and adherence, environment, health and safety requirements and delivery of the work programs.
• Provides coaching and feedback to motivate and engage employee outcomes in the attainment of organizational goals; acts to address gaps in performance which may impact outcomes. Provides varied growth opportunities and supports specific rotations for all employees
• Manages annual budget, plans, scorecards and measures consistent with corporate, divisional and departmental goals.
• Oversee and manages the relationships, attainment and performance for all elements of capital projects and planned work.
• Provides oversight of the management systems, processes and procedures to optimize safety, reliability, costs and outcomes in accordance with legal and regulatory obligations under various statutes and codes
• Acts as the subject matter expert in the development and defense of regulatory evidence to support large construction projects portfolio.
• Oversees the resolution of issues with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate and address risks associated with project/program attainment or organizational brand and reputation.
• Up to 20% of monthly travel is required to visit construction sites, field visits, off-site meetings, and other work locations.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (Electrical Engineering strongly preferred).
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in leading capital projects, customer connection programs, infrastructure projects, or utility-related project execution.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of strong people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of design, construction, contract administration, and project delivery practices.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing partnerships with internal/external stakeholders
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario (preferred).
• Masters level degree – Business Administration or Engineering (preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation (preferred).
• Strong understanding of utility relocation, utility coordination, permitting, and regulatory approval processes.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, risk management, contract administration, and capital project delivery.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence change with people at all levels of the organization

TOTAL REWARDS

To support the overall well‑being and success of our employees, Toronto Hydro provides a comprehensive total rewards package which includes:

• 100% employer paid Health & Dental benefits
• 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
• Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships)
• Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave)
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year

This position is based in a hybrid environment allowing for remote work two days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite Tuesday to Thursday. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process. As part of this, artificial intelligence (AI) systems may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used in combination with human decision-making to ensure fairness and consistency.

ACCESSIBILITY AND APPLICATION SUPPORT

Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call [phone]. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility.