Senior Project Manager - Electrical ICI
About the role
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING FOR US At Black & McDonald, We Believe In Building More Than Just Projects. We Build Careers, Relationships, And a Culture Where People Thrive. Here’s What Makes Us Different
- Family Values at Our Core As a family-owned business, we foster trust, respect, and collaboration in everything we do.
- A Connected Team Enjoy team events and outings throughout the year that bring us closer together.
- Competitive Rewards We offer compensation and benefits that recognize your talent and hard work.
- Challenging, Meaningful Work Be part of an industry leader in Utilities Safety Construction, tackling projects that make a real impact.
- Growth and Development Invest in your future with ongoing training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
- Long-Term Stability Build a career with a company committed to your success and professional growth.
- Inclusive Culture We’re proud to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our workplace.
What You’ll Contibute To The Team Black & McDonald’s Southern Ontario Electrical Construction team is growing and we’re looking for a Senior Project Manager who is independent, enthusiastic, and driven. If you’re ready to build a strong foundation for your career while leading impactful projects, this role is for you.
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be based on-site and report directly to the Division Manager. You’ll take ownership of planning, organizing, and delivering projects from start to finish ensuring they meet schedule, specifications, and budget. Your focus will be on safety, quality, cost control, and effective communication with all stakeholders.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead assigned projects to achieve cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance goals
- Define project objectives, policies, and performance standards in alignment with company and contract requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
- Develop and manage construction schedules and milestones
- Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations
- Monitor progress, productivity, budgets, and forecasts, providing accurate reports
- Prepare estimates and negotiate scope changes as needed
- Draft and manage contracts, including revisions and additions
- Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring deficiencies are corrected promptly
- Coordinate material and equipment availability for trades
- Complete monthly cost forecasts and weekly productivity reports accurately and on time
What You Bring To The Team We’re looking for a proven leader with the skills and experience to deliver exceptional results. Here’s what will set you up for success in this role:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management OR a Red Seal Electrical Journeyperson certification
- 10+ years of Project Management experience in a unionized construction environment
- Proven track record managing large-scale electrical ICI projects
- Experience leading major projects valued at $50M or more
- Expertise in overseeing projects from concept through commissioning
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements To excel in this role, you should bring a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership, and organizational skills, including:
- Construction estimation, scheduling, planning, and execution
- Ability to interpret project designs and specifications
- Knowledge of division practices, procedures, and business operations
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- PMP designation (asset)
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
- Knowledge of Procore Construction Management Software
Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
About Black & McDonald Limited
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and operated company with over 6,500 employees working out of 40+ offices across North America. With more than 100 years of diverse market experience across North America, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering customer-focused solutions and operational excellence.
For more information on our licenses visit: https://blackandmcdonald.com/licenses/
Senior Project Manager - Electrical ICI
About the role
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING FOR US At Black & McDonald, We Believe In Building More Than Just Projects. We Build Careers, Relationships, And a Culture Where People Thrive. Here’s What Makes Us Different
- Family Values at Our Core As a family-owned business, we foster trust, respect, and collaboration in everything we do.
- A Connected Team Enjoy team events and outings throughout the year that bring us closer together.
- Competitive Rewards We offer compensation and benefits that recognize your talent and hard work.
- Challenging, Meaningful Work Be part of an industry leader in Utilities Safety Construction, tackling projects that make a real impact.
- Growth and Development Invest in your future with ongoing training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
- Long-Term Stability Build a career with a company committed to your success and professional growth.
- Inclusive Culture We’re proud to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our workplace.
What You’ll Contibute To The Team Black & McDonald’s Southern Ontario Electrical Construction team is growing and we’re looking for a Senior Project Manager who is independent, enthusiastic, and driven. If you’re ready to build a strong foundation for your career while leading impactful projects, this role is for you.
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be based on-site and report directly to the Division Manager. You’ll take ownership of planning, organizing, and delivering projects from start to finish ensuring they meet schedule, specifications, and budget. Your focus will be on safety, quality, cost control, and effective communication with all stakeholders.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead assigned projects to achieve cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance goals
- Define project objectives, policies, and performance standards in alignment with company and contract requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
- Develop and manage construction schedules and milestones
- Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations
- Monitor progress, productivity, budgets, and forecasts, providing accurate reports
- Prepare estimates and negotiate scope changes as needed
- Draft and manage contracts, including revisions and additions
- Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring deficiencies are corrected promptly
- Coordinate material and equipment availability for trades
- Complete monthly cost forecasts and weekly productivity reports accurately and on time
What You Bring To The Team We’re looking for a proven leader with the skills and experience to deliver exceptional results. Here’s what will set you up for success in this role:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management OR a Red Seal Electrical Journeyperson certification
- 10+ years of Project Management experience in a unionized construction environment
- Proven track record managing large-scale electrical ICI projects
- Experience leading major projects valued at $50M or more
- Expertise in overseeing projects from concept through commissioning
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements To excel in this role, you should bring a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership, and organizational skills, including:
- Construction estimation, scheduling, planning, and execution
- Ability to interpret project designs and specifications
- Knowledge of division practices, procedures, and business operations
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- PMP designation (asset)
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
- Knowledge of Procore Construction Management Software
Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
About Black & McDonald Limited
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and operated company with over 6,500 employees working out of 40+ offices across North America. With more than 100 years of diverse market experience across North America, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering customer-focused solutions and operational excellence.
For more information on our licenses visit: https://blackandmcdonald.com/licenses/