Project Manager

Project Manager – Nisku, Alberta

Company Overview

Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Champion safety leadership and support a zero-incident workplace culture
• Define project scope and establish cost and schedule baselines
• Develop and implement project execution strategies and functional project plans
• Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Manage project schedules, including changes and impacts to timelines
• Serve as the primary communication link between internal teams and external clients
• Review bid documents, quantities, drawings, and estimates to identify discrepancies or omissions
• Support estimating efforts, including branch estimates and proposal development
• Review electrical and instrumentation drawings, specifications, P&IDs, cable schedules, vendor drawings, and other project documentation to determine scope, costs, and execution approach
• Represent PTW in client meetings, site visits, and pre-bid walkdowns
• Develop and maintain the Construction Execution Plan at a strategic level
• Lead and coordinate project teams to deliver electrical and instrumentation scope in accordance with specifications
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout all project phases
• Chair project kick-off, progress, and close-out meetings
• Oversee field execution to ensure alignment with design, budget, schedule, and project specifications
• Track project performance, including forecasting, progress claims, productivity, and cost control
• Ensure effective project communication and coordination meetings are held regularly
• Manage change orders and project financial forecasting
• Monitor and control project documentation, drawings, records, and turnover packages
• Complete post-project reviews and lessons-learned reporting
• Support additional branch activities as required by the Area Manager

Qualifications / Requirements

• Previous industrial electrical and/or instrumentation construction experience required
• Journeyperson Electrician (Inter-Provincial Red Seal), Instrumentation Technician/Mechanic, Engineer, PMP, or related technical designation considered an asset
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, instrumentation drawings, P&IDs, cable schedules, loop drawings, vendor drawings, specifications, and other construction documents
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems and construction practices
• Strong MS Office skills and experience with scheduling/project management tools and software
• Strong leadership skills with a self-motivated, results-driven mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to meet client expectations
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Valid Canadian Driver's License with acceptable 3-year driver's abstract
• Strong electrical and/or instrumentation background with an understanding of related industrial construction disciplines
• Willingness to travel locally to project sites and occasionally overnight

Compensation & Benefits

• Overtime opportunities where applicable
• RRSP program and retirement savings support
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Safety training and PPE provided
• Opportunity for career advancement within a growing organization

Why Work at PTW