Project Manager - Energy, Canada

Project Manager – Energy, Canada

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GHD is committed to driving bold, sustainable, and profitable growth in the energy sector by expanding and investing in our most strategically important clients. At GHD, we combine technical excellence with deep client understanding to deliver lasting outcomes for our clients and communities. With growing demand each day, GHD aims to become a trusted advisor, integrator, and delivery partner across the energy lifecycle. 

Who are we looking for? 

To support GHD’s growth in the Energy business across Canada, GHD is making investments to increase our footprint. Our Canadian business is looking for a Project Manager to join their Energy team! In this role, you will expand our energy project delivery capabilities, grow our presence in Canada East and liaise with key clients across Canada, working with Canadian and North American leaders. You’ll support implementing strategic plans, identify client needs, and deliver cutting-edge solutions in areas like transmission, distribution, substations, hydropower, wind, solar, biofuels, hydrogen and renewable natural gas, and emerging technologies. You’ll support not only project delivery but also business development, while also working with other teams in Canada East. Teamwork is at the heart of our values, promoting strong collaboration across offices in the Region, across Canada, and also throughout the rest of North America, even globally. This is your opportunity to build lasting client relationships, mentor rising talent, and collaborate with industry leaders to champion innovative project delivery! 

Role Purpose 

This role combines project delivery management with strategic client relationship management for priority energy and utility clients. It is designed for a utility professional who can support and lead complex, multidisciplinary projects while also acting as a trusted client interface. 

The role is delivery-led, with accountability for project delivery forming the core of the position, complemented by relationship management responsibilities that help strengthen GHD presence, client partnerships, identify future opportunities, and support sustainable growth. 

Key Responsibilities 

Project Management (≈70%) 

• Support the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary energy and utility projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved 
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, environmental, and advisory services, including core discipline delivery and subject matter experts 
• Support overall project governance, risk management, change control, and client reporting 
• Ensure consistent application of GHD’s health, safety, quality, and project management systems 
• Provide delivery support as required to achieve successful project outcomes 
• Support project managers and technical staff, contributing to capability development and delivery excellence 
• Support proposals and pursuits from a delivery, constructability, and execution perspective 

Relationship Management & Business Development (≈30%) 

• Grow GHD’s presence in Canada East 
• Support Client relationship development through successful project delivery 
• Act as a trusted relationship lead for assigned utility clients or programs, working closely with sector and regional leadership 
• Serve as a client advocate internally, ensuring client priorities, constraints, and decision-making realities are understood across delivery teams 
• Support client engagement planning, including regular check-ins, lessons learned, and forward looking discussions 
• Identify organic growth opportunities arising from project delivery, including follow-on phases, extensions, and new programs 
• Contribute to pursuit strategies and proposals where delivery credibility and utility experience are key differentiators 
• Collaborate across regions and disciplines to deliver a One GHD approach to client solutions 

Note: This is not a dedicated Enterprise Client Program Relationship Manager role, but a hybrid position anchored in project delivery with intentional relationship leadership responsibilities. 

What you will bring to the team: 

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical), or related technical field of study 
• Professional licensure or eligibility preferred (P.Eng.) 
• Recognition of the engineering title in other Canadian provinces and/or the United States is a plus 
• 7-10 years of experience in the energy sector including business development, project management, and technical leadership for infrastructure, ideally within or for utilities 
• Analytical and project management skills, can work independently 
• Experience in multi-disciplinary, design integration and complex project delivery, including progress measurement and earned value management (EVM) experience 
• Background in project governance, cost control, scheduling, and risk management 
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with operational, and technical client stakeholders 
• Ability to engage and influence various stakeholders, including clients, partners, regulators, and internal teams 
• Experience with regulated utilities (generation, transmission & distribution, substations, hydro, or asset programs) is a strong asset 
• Comfortable operating in a hybrid role spanning delivery leadership and client-facing responsibilities 
• Valid driver’s licence 
• Experience with Design Bid Build (DBB), Design Build (DB), and alternative delivery projects such as Progressive DB, Integrated Project Delivery/Alliance and/or P3 considered an asset 

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. 

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. 

Salary range will be determined by skills, experience and location. 

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. 

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status. 

Our Pledge to You 

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. 

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment 

Who we are 

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 12,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. 

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.