Electrical Project Manager
Job Summary
This is a key opening within our EIC operations team for an experienced Electrical Project Manager. This role has direct influence on EEG’s success in delivering industrial projects across the Oil & Gas sector. Reporting to the Vice President, EIC Services & AIC, the successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and deliver electrical and instrumentation projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, from medium through to large-scale industrial installations. This is a full-time position based out of our Red Deer, Alberta office.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Scope Management
- Read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings, specifications, and P&IDs to confirm project deliverables and constructability.
- Develop and manage project scope of work documents and manage change orders and scope creep as designs evolve.
- Coordinate design reviews with engineering (in-house or client-side) and resolve technical queries between field crews, fabrication shops, and engineering.
- Identify and formally manage scope deviations through the Request for Information (RFI) and Change Order (CO) process, maintaining an accurate CO log.
- Apply working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (CSA, IEEE, API, CEC) to identify and resolve issues before they become field problems.
- Develop and maintain Project Execution Plans (PEP), outlining approach, methodology, resourcing, and execution strategy.
Planning & Scheduling
- Build and maintain project schedules, sequencing electrical and instrumentation work against mechanical and civil trades.
- Plan resource loading across crews and disciplines to meet project timelines.
- Manage critical path items, particularly long-lead materials such as switchgear, cable, and instrumentation.
- Proactively resolve schedule conflicts between trades, subcontractors, and site conditions.
- Understand construction work sequences and assess cost and schedule impacts when sequences are changed or disrupted.
- Maintain cross-trade awareness, including how other craft disciplines impact E&I scope, productivity, and overall cost.
Cost & Commercial Management
- Own project budgets and cost forecasting, monitoring cost-to-complete against the approved Full Cost Model (FCM) and flagging variances early.
- Track actual costs against budget and explain variances to internal management and clients.
- Track budget burn rate weekly and lead structured cost reviews at key project milestones (25%, 50%, 75% completion).
- Ensure accurate completion of Labour, Equipment & Material (LEM) tracking on Time & Material / Forced Account projects to support client billing.
- Manage change order pricing and lead client negotiations in support of profitable project delivery.
- Review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices, and issue, evaluate, and award subcontractor and vendor packages in alignment with contract scope.
- Support progress billing and cash flow tracking across assigned projects.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with EIC-valued material suppliers and equipment vendors.
Safety & Quality
- Ensure HSE plans are followed on site and maintain a strong safety culture consistent with EEG and client requirements.
- Participate in incident investigations when required, looping in Elevate safety department for formal reporting.
- Enforce quality control and inspection processes for panel builds, cable terminations, and commissioning.
- Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions through to resolution.
People & Coordination
- Lead internal and client kickoff meetings (KOM) to align scope, schedule, safety, and communication protocols at project start.
- Supervise superintendents, foremen, and, where applicable, commissioning leads.
- Act as the primary point of contact for client representatives on project status, attending site walkthroughs, progress meetings, and status reviews.
- Manage subcontractors and third-party vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support recruitment and resourcing needs in coordination with Operations and HR as required.
- Prepare and present regular project status updates to clients and internal management.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain a complete, organized project file — contract, scope of work, RFIs, COs, meeting minutes, LEMs, and invoices — throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain controlled project documentation to EEG’s ELEVATE-(Branch)-(Type)-(Number) format, with proper revision history.
- Produce regular progress reports for clients and internal leadership.
- Manage as-built documentation and turnover packages and track deficiencies through to closeout.
- Lead project close-out, including client acceptance, holdback release, and final commercial reconciliation.
Risk & Problem-Solving
- Maintain a project risk register and elevate significant commercial, schedule, or safety risks to EEG leadership promptly.
- Identify project risks early — schedule, cost, safety, and technical — and develop mitigation plans.
- Manage claims or disputes professionally and in the best interest of EEG and the client.
- Make field-level decisions when unexpected conditions arise, escalating appropriately.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Journeyman Electrician Certificate (Alberta) or equivalent industrial E&I background.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial sector experience, including project management or field supervision in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor relationships.
- Working knowledge of Lump Sum (LS) and Time & Material (T&M) / Forced Account (FA) contract models, including RFI and Change Order management.
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and specifications.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
Preferred / Considered an Asset
- Diploma or degree in Construction Management is considered a strong asset.
- Prior experience in electrical or instrumentation estimating, including familiarity with Accubid / Trimble, is a significant asset.
- Direct field experience (e.g., foreman, general foreman, or supervisor) in electrical and/or instrumentation construction.
- Experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for detailed project scheduling.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu for drawing markup and field documentation.
- Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), hazardous area classification standards, and applicable Alberta regulatory standards including ABSA and CSA requirements.
- P&M certification or equivalent formal project management training.
- Gold Seal Certification (GSC) or equivalent Canadian Construction Association designation.
- Familiarity with Alberta’s Builders’ Lien Act, including holdback and lien timelines.
- Prior experience working in a collaborative estimating model alongside Project Managers and Estimators.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge
- Thorough understanding of electrical and instrumentation construction across oil & gas, petrochemical, and heavy industrial sectors, including relevant codes and standards (CSA, IEEE, API, CEC).
- Familiarity with EPC and owner-operator project delivery models, procurement processes, and change management.
- Awareness of industry safety standards, the Canadian Electrical Code, and Alberta-specific regulatory requirements relevant to EEG’s service lines.
Skills
- Project scheduling, budget management, and cost control.
- Developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for cost and schedule control and managing purchase orders and supplier terms.
- Subcontractor negotiation, procurement, and client engagement.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with a professional client-facing presence.
- Multi-project prioritization, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership.
Abilities
- Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, protecting EEG’s margin and reputation.
- Represent EEG with professionalism in all clients, vendor, and subcontractor interactions.
- Maintain high attention to detail, organizational discipline, and a strong ownership mentality in delivering quality work.
- Uphold EEG’s core values — Quality, Transparency, Integrity, Collaboration, and Community — in every project and client interaction.
Work Location
This is a full-time position based out of our Red Deer, Alberta office. Regular travel to project sites and client locations across Alberta will be required.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation reflective of experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive group benefits program.
- Stable, long-term employment with a growing Alberta-based industrial services company.
- A collaborative, team-oriented environment grounded in EEG’s core values.
- Clear pathways for career growth as EEG continues to expand its project portfolio and capabilities.
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