Project Manager

Project Manager
Lead. Deliver. Build.Company Overview
PTW is a leading industry solutions provider delivering electrical, instrumentation, construction, and fabrication services across Canada. We support major industrial sectors including oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, power generation, pulp and paper, nuclear, and renewable energy industries.Role Summary
PTW is seeking a motivated Project Manager to join our team in Nisku, Alberta. Reporting to the OperationsManager, this role serves as the primary client contact and manages the full lifecycle ofindustrial electrical and instrumentation projects—from estimating and planning through execution and closeoutThe Project Manager ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and in alignment with client expectations, while providing strong leadership and coordination across project teams, field operations, clients, and subcontractors.Key Responsibilities
Champion safety leadership and support a zero-incident workplace cultureDefine project scope and establish cost and schedule baselinesDevelop and implement project execution strategies and functional project plansIdentify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategiesManage project schedules, including changes and impacts to timelinesServe as the primary communication link between internal teams and external clientsReview bid documents, quantities, drawings, and estimates to identify discrepancies or omissionsSupport estimating efforts, including branch estimates and proposal developmentReview electrical and instrumentation drawings, specifications, P&IDs, cable schedules, vendor drawings, and other project documentation to determine scope, costs, and execution approachRepresent PTW in client meetings, site visits, and pre-bid walkdownsDevelop and maintain the Construction Execution Plan at a strategic levelLead and coordinate project teams to deliver electrical and instrumentation scope in accordance with specificationsMaintain strong client relationships throughout all project phasesChair project kick-off, progress, and close-out meetingsOversee field execution to ensure alignment with design, budget, schedule, and project specificationsTrack project performance, including forecasting, progress claims, productivity, and cost controlEnsure effective project communication and coordination meetings are held regularlyManage change orders and project financial forecastingMonitor and control project documentation, drawings, records, and turnover packagesComplete post-project reviews and lessons-learned reportingSupport additional branch activities as required by the Area ManagerQualifications / Requirements
Previous industrial electrical and/or instrumentation construction experience requiredJourneyperson Electrician (Inter-Provincial Red Seal), Instrumentation Technician/Mechanic, Engineer, PMP, or related technical designation considered an assetStrong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, instrumentation drawings, P&IDs, cable schedules, loop drawings, vendor drawings, specifications, and other construction documentsStrong understanding of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems and construction practicesStrong MS Office skills and experience with scheduling/project management tools and softwareStrong leadership skills with a self-motivated, results-driven mindsetExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong customer service focus with the ability to meet client expectationsAbility to work independently and effectively within a team environmentStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesValid Canadian Driver's License with acceptable 3-year driver's abstractStrong electrical and/or instrumentation background with an understanding of related industrial construction disciplinesWillingness to travel locally to project sites and occasionally overnightCompensation & Benefits
Overtime opportunities where applicableRRSP program and retirement savings supportTraining and professional development opportunitiesSafety training and PPE providedOpportunity for career advancement within a growing organizationWhy Work at PTW
Strong pipeline of industrial electrical and instrumentation projectsSafety-first culture built on accountability and leadershipOpportunity to lead complex, high-impact industrial projectsCollaborative team environment with experienced industry professionalsCareer growth in project management and operations leadershipOpportunity to work on major industrial projects across Western CanadaValues-driven organization grounded in Care, Excellence, and Passion
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