Senior Project Manager, Electrical Commissioning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee multimillion-dollar, time-sensitive commissioning projects for Mission Critical clients.

• Direct employees, subcontractors, and client vendors in executing critical systems infrastructure projects throughout North America.

• Manage subcontractors and client vendors on an individual project basis.

• Assign project tasks and create schedules.

• Act as the technical subject matter expert for intricate mission-critical projects.

• Develop procedures, methodologies, and testing scripts for power, hydraulic, and cooling systems.

• Engage in complex and high-risk system testing, planning, and risk management.

• Provide technical evaluations and recommendations for significant project reports.

• Create best practices and lessons-learned databases for commissioning processes and field testing protocols.

• Manage technical resources and oversee their involvement in projects across the U.S. and Canada.

• Develop training materials and databases for field commissioning teams.

• Lead client meetings, scheduling, and issue resolution processes.

• Prepare proposals for client RFPs and project pricing inquiries.

• Assist with departmental budgets, KPIs, and financial planning for the Canadian region.

• Review and validate documentation along with subcontractor/vendor work.

• Conduct extensive travel and on-site commissioning work, typically from Tuesday to Thursday.

• Work occasional non-standard hours for maintenance windows or weekend schedules.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in the Electrical/Mission Critical sector.

• 5–10 years of experience in commissioning complex installations and addressing construction/operational challenges.

• Demonstrated experience in managing design, energy services, and commissioning projects within scope, budget, and timeline.

• Knowledge of NETA, ASHRAE, LEED, and other building codes and industry standards.

• In-depth understanding of Mission Critical MEP systems in Data Centers and Power Plants.

• Expertise in high-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, main switchboards up to 5000A, backup generation, UPSs, battery systems, static and automatic transfer systems, and related power transfer equipment.

• Familiarity with BMS, SCADA, PLCs, TCP/IP, Modbus, and Canbus.

• Knowledge of instrumentation for PID control loops.

• Experience in MEP systems design, commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy modeling for complex buildings.

• Capability to perform construction observations, develop functional test plans, and carry out electrical and control system tests.

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Financial awareness and capacity to mentor direct reports.

• Competence to interview and assist in selecting direct-report candidates as needed.

• C.E.T. or equivalent with extensive commissioning experience.

• Canadian CSA Z462 Electrical Safety qualification or U.S. NFPA 70E equivalent.

• Proficient in computer skills.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate degree from relevant technical programs considered.

• Acceptable equivalent combinations of education and experience.

• P.Eng. licensed in the U.S. or Canada preferred but not required; EIT or equivalent professional engineering membership accepted.

• LEED Associate and PMP certification preferred but not essential.

• Infrared Thermography certification preferred.

• Willingness to travel 40–70% annually, including local, national, and occasional international travel.

• Must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; employer will not sponsor a work permit or other Canadian work authorization.

• Ability to walk 5 miles per day, lift up to 50 pounds, and wear required PPE daily.

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to internal and external training and coaching programs.

• Highly competitive compensation, pension, and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work within multi-disciplinary teams.

• A health and safety-focused work environment.

• Career development aligned with professional objectives.

• Engagement in large-scale projects and diverse challenges.

• Chance to work on projects that contribute positively to the environment.