Senior Project Manager Transmission Lines

NES Fircroft; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale transmission line projects in Toronto, Ontario. This hands-on role requires expertise in project management, environmental assessments, and regulatory processes, with a focus on commercial management. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in project management specific to transmission lines and exceptional skills in communication and negotiation. This position offers the opportunity to engage with Indigenous communities as part of the project work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, particularly with transmission line projects.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental assessments and regulatory processes.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) and/or PMP considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lifecycle of transmission line projects from development to close-out.
• Manage commercial aspects including contract review and administration.
• Oversee budget development and control, managing cost forecasts.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Indigenous engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Transmission Lines

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.

Requirements

• 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, and strong commercial and financial project management capability.
• Proven 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.

About NES Fircroft

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.