Team Lead

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary seeks a Team Lead for the Design-Build team. Responsibilities include delivering electrical distribution projects from engineering through construction. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of project management experience in electrical utility design and a diploma or degree in engineering. This role offers competitive compensation and a focus on safety, quality, and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ relevant experience in project management or electrical utility design.
• 3+ years of estimating experience, including estimating system development.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple turnkey projects on time and budget.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, and stakeholders.
• Manage and report on schedules, budgets, and risks.

Skills

Project management

Electrical utility design

Estimating skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Civil or Electrical Engineering Technology

Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Estimating system

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Design-Build, the Team Lead – Calgary Design-Build is responsible for leading a team of project management, design, and reporting professionals delivering turnkey underground and overhead electrical distribution (4 kV to 25 kV) and street lighting projects.

Role Overview

• Foster a strong safety culture and high ethical standards across the Design-Build team.
• Provide hands‑on leadership, mentorship, and coaching across project delivery, reporting, financials, and professional development.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Deliver multiple concurrent turnkey projects on time and budget—from engineering through construction to energization—while maintaining quality.
• Prepare takeoffs, estimates, and proposals, including engineering, material procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Attend off‑site meetings, site visits, and field inspections in Calgary and surrounding areas.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, utilities, and other stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Manage and report on schedules, budgets, costs, risks, and communications.
• Proactively consult with clients to develop solutions aligned to their needs and communicate to mitigate risks and align expectations.
• Support project acquisition and customer relationship development.

People & Operations

• Provide peer mentoring and training; promote knowledge sharing.
• Lead employee engagement and foster strong client and team relationships.
• Manage escalations and issue resolution as required.
• Support recruitment to build a high‑performing team.
• Conduct EPDPs for direct reports; review/approve expenses, vacation requests, and timesheets.
• Oversee invoicing, AR, and financial tracking; manage WIP and change order processes.
• Identify market opportunities and actively solicit new work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Design‑Build Manager.

Qualifications (Required)

• 5–7 years’ relevant experience in project management, senior‑level design‑build, or senior‑level electrical utility design.
• Diploma in Civil or Electrical Engineering Technology, or a degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• 3+ years of estimating experience, including estimating system development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (drafting, construction, survey, civil).
• Strong organization and time management with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; passion for excellence.

Assets (Preferred)

• Eng., P.L.(Eng.), or equivalent.
• Project management education: PMP (PMI).
• Proficiency with Power BI and database systems.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to safety and ethical work practices.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands within schedule and budget constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective business relationships and team collaboration.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to keep projects on time, on budget, and compliant.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.