Project Manager, Grid Operations

About Us

Grand Bridge Corporation is an investment holding company dedicated to driving growth and innovation through its fully owned subsidiaries, Grand Bridge Energy Inc. and Grand Bridge Group Inc.

Grand Bridge Energy Inc. is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions, committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy to our customers. Grand Bridge Group Inc. offers a wide range of energy services through its divisions:
Netoptiks, which provides cutting‑edge telecommunications solutions, and Enersure, which ensures our customers’ homes are comfortable and energy‑efficient with home comfort rentals.

Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to helping our communities navigate the transition toward a dynamic and evolving energy landscape. The principles and beliefs that guide our operations are deeply rooted in our values. Join us in our mission to shape the future of energy.

• Employer‑Paid Benefits Package
• OMERS Pension Plan
• Training and Educational Reimbursement Programs
• Professional Development & Career Opportunities
• Wellness Resources & Healthy Lifestyle Incentives
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Community Involvement

* This role is based out of our Brantford office but has remote/hybrid flexibility. Expectations will be discussed with selected candidates during the phone screening process.*

The Project Manager, Grid Operations is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering capital and operational projects that enhance system reliability, increase grid capacity, and support the modernization of the electrical distribution network. The role’s primary focus is managing the ongoing MTS#2 initiative while also leading other Grid Operations and Modernization projects, including station upgrades, protection and control improvements, SCADA initiatives, grid automation deployments, and other grid intelligence technologies designed to improve resiliency and reduce outage impacts.

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Grid Operations projects, focusing on MTS#2 and other initiatives such as transformer station upgrades, protection & control initiatives, SCADA enhancements, system reliability improvements, and grid automation deployments.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables for MTS#2 and other initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and system requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Operations, SCADA, Engineering, Planning) to incorporate requirements, constraints, and system impacts into project plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, including Hydro One, IESO, vendors, and consultants, supporting project approvals, technical reviews, and construction readiness.
• Monitor project progress against timelines, budgets, and milestones; prepare regular updates, status reports, and risk assessments for leadership.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, constraints, and interdependencies; elevate issues as needed to maintain schedule and scope.
• Manage project documentation, including schedules, design packages, meeting minutes, commissioning plans, and close‑out reports, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Coordinate system outages, field work, commissioning activities, and customer impacts in collaboration with Control Room, Operations, and SCADA teams.
• Support capital budget development, cost tracking, and financial reporting for MTS#2, other Grid Operations projects, and station‑related initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication by setting expectations, addressing inquiries, and ensuring timely resolution of project issues.
• Promote continuous improvement by conducting post‑project reviews and identifying opportunities to optimize processes, tools, and outcomes.
• Utilize project management tools and standard workflows to manage tasks, record decisions, and maintain transparent reporting as the Project Manager, Grid Operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5‑10 years of project management experience in the engineering field, with a demonstrated track record of successful project delivery.
• PMP certification is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with capital budgeting and financial tracking is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, tools, and techniques.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., , Microsoft Project).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid Class G Driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Grand Bridge Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is AODA compliant.