T&D Project Manager (765kV)

T&D Project Manager (765kV)

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: C$60.00–C$80.00 / Hour (CAD)
• Travel Requirements: 20%

Job Summary

TheProject Manager with 765kV experience will lead and motivate a team in the day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, risk, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff, and other duties required to execute Design-Only, Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects. The Project Manager leads projects from inception to completion and may perform the role of EPC Project Manager or Program Manager, as well as provide guidance to others performing these roles as required by the specific project. The Project Manager is responsible for overall project execution and successful completion of projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance of all aspects of multi-discipline engineering projects from concept to completion, including overall safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Lead the Project Management team in administering request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and scope of work documents.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
• Manage the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Risk Department as required.
• Manage and approve internal and external reports, providing detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals to client(s) and Global Practice leadership as required.
• Manage project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
• Monitor progress on projects and provide input into areas of concern and direction or redirection to enhance achievement of project schedules, productivity of goals, budgets, quality, and overall profitability of the project.
• Responsible for managing contract closeout activities.
• Responsible for generating new business revenue by developing new client relationships or leveraging existing client relationships.
• Adhere to the company's safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the safety and health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Participate in and attend industry-associated conferences and/or committees.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Substantial 765kV experience — candidates must clearly demonstrate depth of involvement, scope of responsibility, and design, construction, and/or operational exposure at the 765kV voltage class
• Strong experience withProject Management, Substation Engineering, and Transmission Engineering
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency usingMicrosoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment; ability to work overtime on short notice
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or construction issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives
• Comfortable with client-facing work, presentations, and technical discussions with clients

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water
• 500kV experience is also valuable
• Directly involved in engineering studies and development of standard designs at any transmission level voltage (500kV and 765kV preferred)
• Directly involved in creating operations and maintenance procedures at any transmission level voltage (500kV and 765kV preferred)
• Experience in transmission engineering design or substation engineering design
• Strong experience running electrical studies
• Advanced engineering experience beyond application of existing standards; experience working on first-of-their-kind projects

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related degree from an accredited program — required

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years of 765kV project management experience — required (internship experience does not count toward years of experience)

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Senior-level Subject Matter Expert or technical leader background in transmission or substation engineering
• Experience outside the U.S. in jurisdictions where 765kV infrastructure is more established (e.g., India, Canada)
• Background as a consultant, independent engineer, or working through a personal LLC

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Travel required: up to 20%
• Candidate may be based at the closest office to their residence (open location)
• Ability to work overtime on short notice

About the Client

This client is a leadinginfrastructure engineering and utilities firm operating across the United States and Canada, with a portfolio spanning transmission line design, substation engineering, and grid distribution infrastructure. The organization manages multiple large-scale 765kV transmission and substation projects expected to run through 2030–2034, serving utilities and energy sector owners across North America. The firm employs project managers, transmission engineers, substation engineers, project controls specialists, and supply chain professionals who collaborate on complex, multi-discipline EPC and program management engagements — including some of the first-of-their-kind high-voltage infrastructure projects in the U.S.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-04649

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