Senior Project Manager
Job Description Summary:
Sheridan Electric is a leading industrial electrical contractor specializing in complex, large-scale industrial projects across Ontario involving heavy power distribution and process control. We support the full life cycle of a project from design and budgeting to installation and commissioning. Our culture is built on safety, collaboration, technical excellence, and delivering on time and budget.
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Construction and Large Projects Manager who will be accountable for planning, execution, and completion of larger and complex industrial electrical construction jobs, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives are met.
You will lead, coordinate internal resources and subcontractors, liaise with clients/stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in project performance.
Key Responsibilities:
· Build and maintain strong customer relationships by being proactive, responsive, and solutions-focused. Ensure clients feel heard, informed, and prioritized throughout the project lifecycle, treating every interaction as an opportunity to earn long-term trust and future business.
· Lead big-ticket industrial electrical projects from award through to close-out: define scope, schedule, budget, staffing, subcontractor engagement, procurement, commissioning and hand-over.
· Support design + build efforts in the concept/budgeting stage with field experience such as power distribution design, conduit layouts, projects plans, etc.
· Take ownership of project financials: prepare initial budgets/estimates, monitor cost performance, manage change orders, achieve margin and profitability targets.
· Ensure project schedule is developed, tracked, and updated; coordinate resources (internal + external), anticipate and mitigate delays, escalate issues.
· Rigorously promote Sheridan’s safety standards and culture
· Manage and execute electrical projects ensuring completion on time, on budget, and to specification.
· Support estimates as needed including estimating labor and material requirements for quotes and change orders in a timely manner.
Experience Required:
· Minimum 10 years of project management experience in the industrialelectrical construction sector (or heavy industrial / infrastructure context) — managing large, complex electrical projects from start to finish.
· Well versed in change management, customer communication, submittals, drawings review, as-builts, dealing with utilities / ESA, and customer communication and more.
· Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, Ontario/Canada electrical code, electrical construction methods
· Proven experience in industrial food & beverage, logistics, process control, heavy power or water-treatment industries
· Experience and knowledge of High Voltage, Motor Control, Fire Alarm, Data would be an asset
· 309A Electrical Licence with hands on experience
· PMP or related certifications for project management would be considered an asset
· Proficiency with project management tools and software including MS Project, Procore, or equivalent). Knowledge of AutoCAD/Bluebeam/BIM is an asset
· Valid driver’s licence
· Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
· Able to work in a fast paced environment
· Highly motivated, positive and entrepreneurial attitude
What we offer:
· A challenging portfolio of large‐scale industrial projects with significant scope and visibility.
· Opportunity to play a senior leadership role and shape Sheridan Electric’s growth in the industrial sector.
· Competitive compensation package (salary + performance incentives) aligned with experience.
· Great benefits package
· Company vehicle
· RRSP Matching Retirement Planning Program
· 3 weeks starting vacation
· Great company culture
· Promotion opportunities in a growing company
· Dedicated training and skills upkeep training each year
This job is right for you if:
· You have led jobs before with 20+ people onsite
· You believe that successful job management extends beyond the computer and the job trailer.
· You embrace technology and innovation and do not shy away from it
· You believe in leading by example and getting your hands dirty when necessary
· You enjoy the responsibility of managing tight deadlines and managing people and can stay organized while doing it
· If a big shut down is happening on a weekend, you do your best to be there even if you don’t have to be
· You view others success as important as your own and in creating an environment where others flourish around you
· You believe in taking initiative in solving problems
· You believe that high safety standards are paramount and a competitive advantage
· You earn trust by delivering on time and with results; talk is cheap
Sheridan Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member can succeed.
Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Knowledge of AutoCAD/Bluebeam/BIM is an asset
- Proficiency with project management tools and software including MS Project, Procore, or equivalent
Experience:
- project management in industrial electrical construction: 10 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- 309 A Construction and Maintenance (required)
- PMP (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
