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 environment
- 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 quick-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

- Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits, plus a $2,500/year HSA top‑up
- 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.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our selection process includes AI-enabled tools for screening based on keywords and minimum qualifications. A human decides who moves forward.

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