Senior Project Manager - Substation & Transmission Line

Phasor Engineering Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site gym

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

Job summary

Phasor Engineering Inc in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of transmission line and substation projects from initiation to completion. Reporting to the Project Management Office, you will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, quality, and client communication.

You will coordinate with engineering, drafting, procurement, construction, commissioning and field services, ensuring delivery aligns with client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural or related engineering discipline.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration in a Canadian provincial association.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience in engineering consulting, utilities, EPC, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing Transmission Line, Substation, or other utility infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of Transmission Line and Substation projects.
• Develop and maintain execution plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and financial performance.
• Act as primary client contact with regular communication and updates.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, drafting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and field services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline

P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

The Role

Phasor Engineering is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing team in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Project Management Office, this position is responsible for leading the successful delivery of Transmission Line and Substation engineering projects from initiation through completion.

Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams, the Senior Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project execution, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, quality, and client communication. This role is ideal for an experienced project leader who thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment and is passionate about delivering complex utility infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of Transmission Line and Substation engineering projects
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and overall financial performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships through regular communication and project updates
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, drafting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and field services
• Monitor project milestones and proactively identify and mitigate risks or scheduling conflicts
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, distribute meeting minutes, and ensure action items are completed
• Coordinate project documentation, technical deliverables, document control, change management, and project reporting
• Track project financials, including forecasting, purchase orders, invoicing support, and contract administration
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with client requirements, applicable engineering standards, and Phasor's Quality Management System
• Provide technical guidance and project leadership while supporting collaboration across multiple departments
• Support proposal development, project planning activities, and business development initiatives as required
• Promote and maintain Phasor's commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Travel to project sites as required

Why Join Phasor Engineering?

At Phasor Engineering, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of North America's most exciting utility infrastructure projects while collaborating with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. We offer a supportive and entrepreneurial environment where innovation, professional growth, and teamwork are valued. As part of Quanta Services, you'll gain access to the resources and stability of an industry leader while maintaining the agility and culture of a growing engineering consultancy.

Accommodation For Disabilities

Phasor Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with a Canadian provincial engineering association
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience within engineering consulting, utilities, EPC, or infrastructure projects
• Experience managing Transmission Line, Substation, or other utility infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, risk management, and project controls
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites

Preferred

• PMP certification or willingness to obtain
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Familiarity with EPC, utility, transmission, or substation projects across North America

Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program