Project Manager, Commercial Electrical Electric Ltd

Position: Project Manager, Commercial Electrical AltaPro Electric Ltd.

Location:

Head office,  Street NW, Edmonton. In person.

Schedule:

Full time, permanent. Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 4:00. 40 to 44 hours per week.

About Alta Pro Electric

Build your career, not just your next project. At Alta Pro Electric, your skills contribute to commercial construction and renewable energy projects, while training, mentoring and opportunities for advancement help you take the next step in your trade. You will join a safety-focused One Team culture that recognizes your contributions and offers employer-paid health and pension plans, subject to plan terms.

Since 1987, our Edmonton-based team has delivered electrical services from design and construction to maintenance and commercial solar installations. Our trade is electrical, but our strength is people. If you are an experienced commercial electrical project manager who takes pride in quality work, bring your expertise to a team that invests in your future.

Position overview

Alta Pro Electric is currently seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager to join our growing team. The Project Manager will work with multiple types of procurement, including IPD and Design Build environments.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple commercial electrical projects from start-up through completion, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, labour forecasting, document control, stakeholder communication, and financial performance.

The successful candidate will have strong commercial electrical experience, excellent organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to work closely with Foremen, Project Coordinators, clients, general contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal departments to deliver successful projects safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation for this position is up to $150,000 per year, depending on experience and education.

What we offer

• 100% employer-paid Health Benefit Plan, details apply
• 100% employer-paid Registered Pension Plan, details apply
• Career advancement supported by training and mentoring programs
• Peer-to-peer recognition with monthly awards
• A progressive, safety-focused company
• A strong One Team culture

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial electrical projects from start-up through closeout, meeting safety, quality, financial, and operational expectations.
• Review and interpret contracts, specifications, construction drawings, and engineered plans.
• Develop and maintain schedules, milestones, labour forecasts and material procurement.
• Monitor budgets, labour hours, material costs, change orders, progress claims and profitability.
• Track progress, labour performance, schedules, and project needs with Foremen.
• Coordinate purchasing, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and project resources.
• Maintain organized project records, correspondence, RFIs, and reports.
• Manage communications and relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams; participate in project meetings.
• Identify and resolve project risks, delays, cost impacts, scope changes, and technical or operational challenges.
• Support and mentor Project Coordinators, Foremen, and developing Project Managers.

Qualifications

• Alberta Journeyman Electrician certification, Red Seal endorsement preferred.
• 3 to 5+ years of commercial electrical construction experience as a Journeyman preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a commercial electrical project manager.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office 365, Touchplan and Excel.
• Experience with project management and estimating programs and software.
• Accurate knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, building codes and applicable construction standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong financial acumen for forecasting, determining Value Earned and project sequencing.

Additional assets

• Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) experience is a strong asset.
• Institutional, healthcare, emergency services and sports centre experience.
• Renewable energy and commercial Solar PV experience.