Electrical Project Manager

Role Summary
The Electrical Project Manager leads the delivery of electrical construction projects from turnover through close‑out. The role supports clients, field teams, and internal partners to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and on budget. Success in this role means predictable project outcomes, strong financial performance, and consistent alignment with Modern Niagara’s standards and processes. This project will be based full time in Petawawa starting in 2027.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
Electrical Project Managers are critical to delivering quality work, maintaining customer trust, and supporting project and regional success. Their leadership directly influences safety performance, client relationships, financial results, and repeat business.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Deliver safe, on‑time, and on‑budget electrical projects using Modern Niagara processes


• Strengthen client, field, and subcontractor relationships through clear communication and proactive issue resolution


• Drive project performance by managing risk, cost, schedule, and quality outcomes


• Support operational and financial goals through accurate forecasting and cost control

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in estimating turnover and preconstruction meetings as required


• Manage labour on assigned projects with direction from the Electrical Operations Manager


• Complete monthly financial forecasts and attend Project Status Review (PSR) meetings


• Review contracts to ensure scope alignment, productivity, quality, cost control, and schedule adherence


• Manage project budgets, labour, purchasing, administration, and cost control


• Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors to support project delivery


• Price and manage change orders using the Accubid database


• Participate in client and construction meetings and communicate requirements to internal teams and subcontractors


• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, general contractors, and project partners


• Promote Modern Niagara’s services to support the full building lifecycle


• Support QA/QC and health and safety standards on all projects


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuous learning and industry engagement

Must haves:

• Post‑secondary education in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Significant project management experience within the construction industry


• Ability to obtain Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance


• Strong understanding of project financial management, scheduling, and contract administration


• Ability to interpret construction drawings, site plans, and specifications


• Experience with project or construction management software (e.g., Procore)


• Strong communication skills with the ability to build productive working relationships at all levels


• Ability to work autonomously with travel to project sites as required


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• General understanding of QA/QC and health and safety practices


• Ability and willingness to work on-site in Petawawa on a full-time basis for project needs


• Eligibility to obtain Government of Canada security clearance. This requirement is tied to project‑specific access

Nice to haves:

• Prior field experience within the construction industry


• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of team members


• Experience using Accubid for estimating or change management

This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $85,000 - $110,000.

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including: 

• Performance based bonus opportunities


• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution .


• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family.


• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness.


• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services. 


• A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization. 


• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up. 


• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work. 


• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others. 


• Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.  

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] so we can make appropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an int