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Job Title


Electrical Utility Project Manager


Company : Black & McDonald Limited


Location : Halifax,


Created : 2026-05-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Black & McDonald Limited (Atlantic Region) is actively seeking an Electrical Project Manager. The position involves working on a full-range of projects which would include utility, civil, electrical, industrial, government and institutional markets Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Provide leadership for assigned projects in regard to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance - Prepare estimates of materials, labor and equipment based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications - Prepare proposal documents, adhere to tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders - Maintain tendering process, understand cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures - Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards as per company policy and contract specifications - Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information - Plan, prepare, monitor, and manage construction schedule and milestones - Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable standards i.e. HSE regulations, company policies and procedures, and contract requirements - Monitor and report on progress, labour productivity, work outcomes, budget, cost, and forecast - Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies - Ensure material and equipment are available to tradespersons - Ensure monthly cost forecasting and checklists are completed accurately and on time - Ensure accurate productivity reports are completed weekly - Secure utility electrical business in New Brunswick and visits to potential and existing accounts to generate business - Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above - Update Estimating Computer Program (ACCUBID) - Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants - Other duties as assigned COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS - Communicates Effectively - Change Orientation - Hold Self and Others Accountable - Customer Focus - Problem Solving and Innovation - Teamwork and Collaboration EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Degree or Diploma in Project Management or Construction Engineering Technology or Journeyperson Electrician or Power line technician, Construction Management or Electrical Engineering WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - 3-5 years of in the Electrical or PLT or Civil Industry would be considered an asset SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Construction scheduling, planning, and execution - Adhere to tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders (commercially and technically) - Maintain tendering process, understand cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures - Business operations processes - Established division practices, procedures and techniques. - Organization and time management - Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, suppliers, owners, contractors and subcontractors - Motivated and able to work with deadlines either independently or in a team environment - Willing and able to travel throughout New Brunswick and PEI as needed - Intermediate user of: - MS Office (Word, Excel, Project) - JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system would be an asset - Accubid estimating software would be an asset - Procore PM software would be an asset #J-18808-Ljbffr