Sr. Electrical Manager - Transit Market

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Electrical Manager to oversee projects in the Canadian transit market. The role involves providing leadership, ensuring project viability, and managing client relations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in electrical construction and a relevant engineering degree. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and values diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans with Matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in the electrical construction industry.
• Experience managing large contracts, including operations and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Promote project success internally and externally.
• Manage changes and assess risks effectively.
• Ensure safety policies and guidelines are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Requisition ID: 175696

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Electrical Manager is responsible for the overall accountability of one or more projects, ensuring the delivery of the agreed business benefits. This role acts as the organization's representative and provides leadership to support the Canadian transit market.

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, specializes in transit and rail system construction and maintenance across the US and Canada, including overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling, train control, communications, and control centers. We prioritize hiring the best talent, training for current demands, and providing growth opportunities.

Location

This position is based in Oakville, ON, supporting projects across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Promote project success internally and externally
• Provide business expertise and guidance to the Project Manager
• Serve as a link between the project, business community, and management decision groups
• Make decisions beyond the Project Manager's authority when necessary
• Validate business needs, prioritize correctly, and ensure proper project launch
• Maintain project viability as a business
• Manage changes and assess risks effectively
• Establish project organization, roles, and reporting structure
• Ensure safety policies and guidelines are followed
• Approve key project deliverables
• Initiate and support project reviews
• Resolve resource competition and priority conflicts
• Address conflicts and obstacles to progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four-year college or university
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in the electrical construction industry
• Experience managing large contracts, including operations, project administration, and client relations
• Proficiency with project control software like Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• Professional Engineer License (preferred)

Other Requirements

• Reliable attendance
• Ability to meet deadlines and work productively
• Effective communication and professionalism
• Adherence to safety standards
• Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to work at various locations and conditions

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and compliance with human rights laws.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Construction and Civil Engineering