PTAG is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support high-voltage Transmission & Substation (T&S;) capital projects. This role requires a highly effective leader with deep utility experience who can manage complex projects while driving alignment across stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, and delivering executive-level reporting. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience in HV transmission and substation projects , with a strong ability to lead in regulated utility environments and interface directly with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery

Lead end-to-end delivery of HV transmission (115kV+) and substation projects from initiation through close-out

Define and manage scope, WBS, cost baselines, and integrated schedules

Drive execution across engineering, construction, procurement, and commissioning teams

Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Stakeholder & Communication Management

Act as primary interface across project stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies

Lead project reporting, executive presentations, and status updates

Coordinate across internal teams, field teams, and external partners

Proactively manage risks, issues, and escalations

Communication & Reporting Excellence

Develop and deliver high-quality executive presentations and dashboards

Ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy in project reporting (cost, schedule, risk)

Translate technical project data into clear, decision-ready insights

Project Controls & Performance Management

Monitor and control performance using EVM metrics (SPI, CPI)

Partner closely with Project Controls to ensure cost and schedule alignment

Drive forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective actions





Construction & Utility Execution

Oversee activities such as:
Transmission line builds, reconductoring, and upgrades

Substation construction, expansions, and energization

Ensure construction readiness, commissioning planning, and protected execution

Support initiatives tied to grid reliability, wildfire mitigation, and system upgrades

Governance & Compliance

Ensure adherence to utility, regulatory, and safety standards

Maintain compliance with permitting, environmental, and interconnection requirements

Drive accountability across all project stakeholders

Qualifications & Requirements
Must-Have

10+ years of Project Management experience in electric utility infrastructure

Direct experience with:
High-voltage transmission (115kV+)

Substation projects (builds, upgrades, expansions)

Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and executive-level communication

Robust background in:
Stakeholder coordination & management

Reporting & presentation delivery

Experience managing cost, schedule, and risk in complex capital projects

Proficiency in:
Primavera P6 or MS Project

Excel (advanced)

PowerPoint (executive-level presentations)

Preferred

Experience working with major North American utilities

PMP, P.Eng, or equivalent certification

Experience in regulated utility environments (California preferred)

Familiarity with EVM, governance frameworks, and utility reporting standards

Key Success Factors

Exceptional communicator with ability to influence senior stakeholders

Strong executive presence and professionalism

Ability to operate in high-visibility, high-accountability environments

Proven track record delivering complex utility capital projects

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📌 Senior Project Manager (Ontario)
🏢 PTAG
📍 Ontario