Project Manager, Electrical Commissioning

Project Manager, Electrical Commissioning
Full-time
Contract type: Standard
Compensation: CAD 100,000 - CAD 140,000 - yearly
A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
Veolia (formerly SourceOne Inc.) is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to join its Mission Critical department. The selected candidate will represent the company in managing multimillion-dollar, time-sensitive projects for Mission Critical clients. This role involves leading teams of employees, subcontractors, and client vendors to execute critical systems infrastructure projects, including Data Centers, Financial Institutions, and Power Plants across North America.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a Commissioning Project Manager within a team of qualified professionals and degreed engineers.
Manage subcontractors and client vendors on a project-by-project basis.
Assign project tasks and schedules.
Act as a technical subject matter expert for complex mission-critical projects.
Develop procedures, methods, and testing scripts for power, hydraulic, and cooling systems for Data Centers, Financial Institutions, and Power Plants.
Lead client meetings, schedules, and issue resolution processes.
Prepare proposals for client RFPs and project pricing requests.
Assist with departmental budgets, KPIs, and financial planning for the Canadian region.
Review and ensure the accuracy of documentation from contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
Oversee and validate the work of subcontractors on client projects.
Minimum 10 years of experience in the Electrical/Mechanical industry;
a Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but an Associate degree from relevant technical programs will be considered.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are acceptable.
5–10 years of experience in commissioning complex installations and solving construction/operational problems.
Proven experience managing design, energy services, and commissioning projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
Familiarity with NETA, ASHRAE, LEED, and other building codes and industry standards.
Comprehensive understanding of Mission Critical systems related to MEP equipment in Data Centers and Power Plants.
Expertise in electrical systems, including high/medium voltage switchgear, main switchboards, backup generation, UPS systems, and power transfer equipment.
Proficiency in mechanical/thermal systems, such as HVAC equipment, chiller plants, evaporative cooling, and pumping systems.
Knowledge of plant control systems (BMS, SCADA, PLCs) and communication protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus, Canbus).
Familiarity with instrumentation for PID control loops.
Self-motivated with experience in MEP systems design, commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy modeling for complex buildings.
Ability to perform construction observations, develop functional test plans, and execute tests for electrical and control systems.
Strong people and negotiation skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Fiscal awareness and ability to mentor direct reports.
P.Eng licensed in the U.S. or Canada (EIT or equivalent professional engineering membership accepted);
preferred but not essential.
C.E.T. or equivalent with extensive commissioning experience.
LEED Associate and PMP certification preferred but not mandatory.
Canadian CSA Z462 Electrical Safety qualification or U.S. NFPA 70E equivalent.
Infrared Thermography certification preferred.
Proficiency in computer skills.
Extensive local, national, and occasional international travel required (40–70% annually).
Typical travel days are Mondays and Fridays, with on-site work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
and Thursdays. Veolia provides employees the opportunity to return home on Fridays to
spend weekend with their families, unless specific work requirements necessitate
otherwise.
Occasional work outside normal business hours to accommodate maintenance windows
Work environments include high-energy areas such as central plants, switchgear rooms,
and power transmission areas in Mission Critical facilities.
Additional Information:
The ideal candidate will work remotely from Toronto, Canada, with required travel. Veolia is an inclusive company committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all applicants.
Why join our team of researchers? Come and rejuvenate the world with us!
Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;
A company in constant growth;
A multitude oflarge-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
A multitude oflarge-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent;
Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;
Internal and external training and coaching programs;
A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;
Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Candidates must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada;
the employer will not sponsor candidates for a work permit or any other Canadian work authorization for this opportunity.
Veolia North America is committed to equal opportunity employment and advancement for all employees and potential employees, and to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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