Matchtech are supporting a key client with the requisition a Senior Project Manager for Transmission Lines on a contract basis. This is a hands-on senior role with full accountability for project delivery, cost, schedule, risk, and client satisfaction, suitable for an experienced professional skilled in cabling project management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead transmission line projects across the full lifecycle, from route development and environmental assessment coordination to engineering, procurement, construction, and close-out.
- Support and participate in Northern Ontario First Nations engagement, including relationship management, negotiation support, and Indigenous procurement coordination.
- Manage commercial aspects such as contract review, development of commercial frameworks, RFP strategy, and change management.
- Develop, review, and challenge project estimates, building clear, defensible business cases for funding and investment approvals.
- Maintain full accountability for cost management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and executive-level reporting.
- Direct and integrate project controls functions (schedule, cost, risk), ensuring data-driven decision making and actionable reporting.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and align them with project outcomes.
- Serve as the primary client interface, managing expectations, risks, and escalations proactively.
- Identify and implement practical, non-standard solutions when traditional processes fall short.
- Promote a strong safety, quality, and risk-aware culture across all project activities.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in project management, specifically with transmission line projects.
- Demonstrated experience supporting environmental assessments and regulatory processes from a project management perspective.
- Experience with route development and land acquisition interfaces.
- Experience with Indigenous engagement and procurement on major infrastructure projects.
- Strong commercial and financial project management capability.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive results in complex delivery environments.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) and/or PMP are considered strong assets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
If you are a seasoned Project Manager with expertise in managing transmission line projects looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.
