Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Toronto)

Burns & McDonnell

Toronto

On-site

CAD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Extended health insurance

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Toronto, ON is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale electric Transmission Lines projects from development through execution and close-out. This hands-on role requires deep technical, commercial, and project controls expertise in a regulated environment.

The position reports to the Program Manager, owning cost, schedule, risk, and client satisfaction while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
8 years of project management experience, with direct experience on transmission line projects.
Experience with environmental assessments and regulatory processes (PM perspective).
Route development and land acquisition interfaces.
Indigenous engagement and procurement on major infrastructure projects.
P.E. (P.Eng) and/or PMP considered strong assets.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead transmission line projects across the full lifecycle: route development support, environmental assessment coordination, permitting, regulatory interfaces, land acquisition coordination, engineering, procurement, construction, and close-out
Support and participate in Northern Ontario First Nations engagement, including relationship management, negotiation support, and Indigenous procurement coordination in alignment with client and regulatory requirements
Own commercial management including: contract review and administration, development of commercial frameworks, RFP strategy, packaging, and execution, change management and claims support, and development of project estimates with defensible business cases
Maintain full accountability for cost management: budget development and control, forecasting and cash flow, change control and executive-level reporting, and direct project controls functions (schedule, cost, risk)
Lead multidisciplinary teams (Engineering, Environmental, Community Relations, Indigenous Relations, Real Estate, construction) and align them to project outcomes; serve as primary client interface; manage expectations, risks and escalations; identify and implement practical, non-standard solutions; promote safety, quality, and risk-aware culture

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Independent work

Risk management

Contract management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Description

Our Transmission & Distribution global practice has an immediate need for a Senior Project Manager to lead large scale electric Transmission Lines projects from early development through execution and close-out. This is a hands on senior role requiring deep technical, commercial, and project controls expertise, with the ability to operate independently and drive results in complex, regulated environments.

This role reports to the Program Manager and holds full accountability for project delivery, cost, schedule, risk, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead transmission line projects across the full lifecycle: route development support, environmental assessment coordination, permitting, regulatory interfaces, land acquisition coordination, engineering, procurement, construction, and close-out
Support and participate in Northern Ontario First Nations engagement, including relationship management, negotiation support, and Indigenous procurement coordination in alignment with client and regulatory requirements

Own commercial management including:

Contract review and administration
Development of commercial frameworks
RFP strategy, packaging, and execution
Change management and claims support
Lead the development, review, and challenge of project estimates, and build clear, defensible business cases to support funding and investment approvals

Maintain full accountability for cost management:

Budget development and control
Forecasting and cash flow
Change control and executive-level reporting
Direct and integrate project controls functions (schedule, cost, risk), ensuring data driven decision making and actionable reporting
Lead multidisciplinary teams (Engineering, Environmental, Community Relations, Indigenous Relations, Real Estate, construction) and align them to project outcomes
Serve as the primary client interface, managing expectations, risks, and escalations proactively
Identify and implement practical, non-standard solutions when traditional processes are insufficient to achieve project objectives
Promote a strong safety, quality, and risk-aware culture across all project activities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8 years of project management experience, with direct experience on transmission line projects
Demonstrated experience supporting:
Environmental assessments and regulatory processes (PM perspective)
Route development and land acquisition interfaces
Indigenous engagement and procurement on major infrastructure projects
Strong commercial and financial project management capabilityProven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive results in complex delivery environments
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) and/or PMP considered strong assets
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being. This includes extended health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and wellness initiatives. Eligible employees also participate in our Canadian Equity Participation Plan (CEPP) and retirement savings program.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, or family status.

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