Project Manager

Job summary

Manage a portfolio of high-voltage transmission projects from initiation through closeout, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, quality, and safety. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contractors, manage procurement and contracts, support permitting and stakeholder engagement, and provide project reporting and field oversight.

Job details

Adecco is Hiring: Project Manager (High Voltage Transmission Projects) | 1-Year Contract | Edmonton, AB Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in utility, transmission, power infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects? Adecco is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to support a major transmission program for a leading utility organization in Edmonton, Alberta. This is a 1-year contract opportunity offering the chance to lead multiple high-voltage transmission projects that play a critical role in maintaining and modernizing Alberta's electrical infrastructure. This position is ideal for a project leader who thrives in complex environments, can manage multiple stakeholders, and has experience delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget. Work Environment Location: Edmonton, AB Hybrid work arrangement available Standard business hours: Monday to Friday Initial 1-year contract with potential for extension based on project requirements Key Responsibilities As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of transmission projects from initiation through project closeout. Your responsibilities will include: Leading multiple projects simultaneously, varying in size, scope, and complexity Developing and maintaining project execution plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies Managing all aspects of project delivery, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives Supporting hazard identification, risk assessments, and safe work planning throughout all project phases Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements, environmental regulations, and internal HSE standards Coordinating project activities across engineering, project controls, construction, operations, maintenance, and external contractor teams Managing procurement activities, including: • Development of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) • Tendering and bid evaluations • Contract negotiations • Contract administration and vendor management Monitoring project costs and maintaining accurate financial forecasts Preparing project reporting, governance documentation, executive updates, and project performance metrics Participating in field activities such as construction kick-offs, project walkdowns, site inspections, and safety audits Supporting stakeholder engagement, permit acquisition, and environmental compliance activities where required Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering OR Technical Diploma/Certificate combined with 10+ years of relevant project management experience Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in electrical utility, transmission, construction, energy, industrial, infrastructure, or related environments Project Management Professional (PMP) designation Proven experience managing complex capital projects through the full project lifecycle Knowledge of energized substations and associated construction safety requirements Experience with project permitting, environmental assessments, regulatory approvals, and stakeholder engagement Solid understanding of Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies and PMBOK principles Experience working on projects involving Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) processes or requirements Experience with major equipment procurement and construction services contracting Familiarity with project management and enterprise systems such as Oracle Projects, SharePoint, ProjectWise, work management, and scheduling platforms Strong understanding of project controls, forecasting, scheduling, budgeting, change management, and contract administration Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, construction personnel, project controls specialists, contractors, and external stakeholders Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical transmission infrastructure projects that support Alberta's growing energy needs. You will work alongside experienced engineering, construction, and project delivery teams while managing projects that directly impact the reliability and sustainability of the electrical grid. If you have a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects and are looking for your next challenge, please APPLY NOW!

What you’ll do

Manage a portfolio of high-voltage transmission projects from initiation through closeout, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, quality, and safety. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contractors, manage procurement and contracts, support permitting and stakeholder engagement, and provide project reporting and field oversight.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a technical diploma or certificate combined with at least 10 years of relevant project management experience, plus at least five years managing projects in a related industry and a PMP designation. Candidates should have experience with complex capital projects, energized substations, AESO processes, procurement and contracting, project controls, regulatory and environmental requirements, and multidisciplinary stakeholder coordination.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• High-Voltage Transmission Projects
• Capital Project Delivery
• Project Planning
• Scheduling
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Risk Management
• Project Controls
• Contract Administration
• Procurement
• Construction Management
• Substation Safety
• Regulatory Approvals
• Environmental Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Engineering
• Construction
• Security & Safety

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