Our client, a leading electrical contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team. In this role, you will lead projects through all phases of delivery, work closely with clients and stakeholders, and play a key role in ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Required skills and qualifications

- Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management and/or Estimating
- Demonstrated success coordinating and overseeing subcontractors and trade partners
- Experience leading large-scale construction projects valued between $500K and $5M
- Strong understanding of CCDC 2 contracts and construction project administration
- Eligible to obtain Secret-Level Security Clearance (clean criminal record, minimum 10 years of verifiable Canadian residency, and Canadian citizenship or permanent residency)
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; bilingualism in French is an asset
- Background in the electrical industry, particularly within the ICI or Utilities sectors, is considered a strong asset
- Professional designations such as PMP, P.Eng., or CET are considered assets
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Project, Microsoft Word, and Excel
- Experience using Procore and/or Jonas software is an asset
- Capable of working effectively both independently and within a collaborative team workplace
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel to project sites and client meetings
- Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Duties may include, but are not limited to

- Manage a portfolio of complex projects across multiple scopes
- Provide on‑site leadership by motivating and guiding project teams to meet goals, responsibilities, and milestones
- Oversee full project life cycle, including reporting on success criteria and outcomes
- Prepare estimates and develop detailed project plans for all project phases




- Secure and coordinate the resources required to meet project objectives within planned timelines
- Deliver status updates on milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues to leadership
- Manage project scope and changes; lead or support feasibility studies, vendor evaluations, and proposal reviews
- Serve as an internal quality control checkpoint and support resolution of quality‑related issues
- Assist with dispute resolution, negotiations, arbitration, or litigation when required
- Support the development and maintenance of formal and informal schedules to manage contract obligations
- Define Statements of Work and Specifications for required goods and services
- Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of project and program execution, including vendor relations, communication, resources, budget, change management, risks, and issues
- Ensure projects progress according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
- Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues to protect baseline commitments

Perks and Benefits

- Diverse portfolio of meaningful, complex projects across ICI and Utilities (far from “cookie‑cutter” work)
- Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits, plus a $2,500/year HSA top‑up
- Performance‑based year‑end bonuses
- Work‑from‑home flexibility for sick days and personal commitments
- Established, reputable organization with over 80 years of continuous growth
- Highly experienced, long‑tenured team with deep industry knowledge

Salary: $100,000 to $155,000 per year depending on experience

Typical Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm, overtime is required at times depending on workload and deadlines.

If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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📌 Project Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 Express Employment Professionals - Ottawa East
📍 Ottawa