Senior Project Manager, Power Generation

HDR; Calgary; On-site; CAD 159,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Power Generation projects in Alberta and British Columbia. The role involves developing client relationships, achieving project goals, and managing a team of engineers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, PMP Certification, and significant project management experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and financial support, with an expected salary range of $159,000 - $209,000 based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of project management experience.
• 10 years related experience in power generation projects.
• Professional engineering license recognized in Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships and achieve project goals.
• Lead project teams and ensure quality deliverables.
• Monitor budgets and schedules, providing recovery plans as needed.

Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Adobe

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Power Generation

We are seeking a qualified Senior Project Manager to help clients develop, contract, and implement natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects while serving as Owner’s Engineer and/or Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive and proactive client relationships.
• Achieve project schedule, quality, and profitability goals.
• Serve as proposal champion/manager and assist with proposal preparation, review of contract terms and conditions, and evaluate risks associated with the services being offered.
• Provide daily leadership to the project team and technical staff in completion of project activities.
• Provide regular communication and coordination within the project team and with the client such that the project work plan and the client’s expectations on deliverables are understood and aligned. Monitor project deliverables for quality, completeness and conformance to the client’s expectations.
• Proactively monitor and maintain the project budget and schedule. Develop appropriate recovery plans in the event of potential shortfalls.
• Monitor the contracted scope of work and identify scope changes.
• Provide training and mentoring to project team staff on project management and project consulting issues.
• Guide design or consulting work in the manager’s area of engineering expertise.
• Routinely report project progress to the local and regional accounting and operations team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Experience designing or managing simple cycle and combined cycle EPC projects as owner, owner’s engineer, OEM, or EPC contractor.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated business development skills.
• Good communication, leadership, planning, and mentoring skills.
• MS Office, Adobe, and other relevant software experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. The pay range for Vancouver, BC: $159,000 - $209,000.

Location

Primary: Canada‑Saskatoon

Other: Canada‑Alberta‑Calgary, Canada‑British Columbia‑Vancouver

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting Date

Apr 6, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.