Senior Project Manager – Transmission and Distribution

AtkinsRéalis

. Manage successful delivery of multiple utility-sector projects of varying size and complexity .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$136,700 - CA$182,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing utility-sector projects, including transmission, substation, and power system infrastructure, while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder relationships effectively.

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Project ManagementUtility Sector ExperienceLeadership SkillsStakeholder EngagementProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.)

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Hard Skills

Project DeliveryCost ManagementSchedule DevelopmentRisk ManagementChange ManagementContract AdministrationProposal DevelopmentForecastingEngineering CoordinationQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship ManagementTeam BuildingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Industry Keywords

Utility ProjectsTransmissionSubstationInfrastructure ProjectsEnergy SectorCapital ProjectsProcurementConstruction ManagementClient EngagementMultidisciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage successful delivery of multiple utility-sector projects of varying size and complexity
Define project objectives, procedures, and performance standards in compliance with company and client processes
Proactively manage technical and financial aspects of project delivery
Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to multidisciplinary project teams from initiation and planning through construction and close-out
Drive project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change management
Ensure compliance with quality and safety expectations
Coordinate engineering, quality, safety, commercial, subcontractor, and partner teams
Lead project cost and schedule development, monthly progress tracking, forecasting, and internal and client-facing reporting
Support contract administration, proposal development, estimating, and procurement activities
Build and nurture relationships with clients and key stakeholders, serving as primary client contact where required
Report to a Projects Director
Mentor project teams and support growth of the Power Project Delivery business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or a related Engineering discipline
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada, or eligibility for registration with the applicable provincial engineering regulatory body, is preferred
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience leading utility, transmission, substation, distribution, energy, or other large infrastructure projects
Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams on complex capital infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of transmission, substation, and power system infrastructure projects, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning interfaces
Ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and technical interfaces
Experience coordinating utility clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Experience supporting project controls, forecasting, contract administration, procurement, and change management activities
Leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills
Ability to build high-performing teams and trusted client partnerships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Employee recognition
Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Generous time-off policies
Accommodation provided upon request throughout recruitment and hiring as required by company policy and AODA