Project Manager – Energy

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Waterloo, ON

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

GHD is seeking a Project Manager to join their Energy team in Canada, with a focus on the Central region (Ontario). This role involves leading and expanding the energy delivery team, liaising with key clients, and shaping strategic plans. The Project Manager will identify client needs and deliver solutions in areas such as transmission, distribution, substations, hydropower, wind, solar, biofuels, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and emerging technologies. The position supports both project delivery and business development, offering an opportunity to build client relationships, mentor talent, and collaborate with industry leaders. The role combines project delivery leadership with business development and client relationship management for priority energy and utility clients, acting as a trusted client interface. It is delivery-led, with accountability for projects forming the core of the position, complemented by relationship management responsibilities to strengthen client partnerships, identify future opportunities, and support sustainable growth. The position offers a diverse portfolio of work within an energetic and high-performing team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical), or related technical field of study
7-12 years of experience in the energy or related sector including project management, technical leadership, and business development, for major infrastructure
Experience in multi-disciplinary, design integration and complex project delivery, including strong progress measurement and earned value management (EVM) experience
Strong background in project governance, cost control, scheduling, and risk management
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with executive, operational, and technical client stakeholders
Ability to engage and influence various stakeholders, including clients, partners, regulators, and internal teams
Comfortable operating in a hybrid role spanning delivery leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure or eligibility preferred (P.Eng.)
Experience with regulated utilities (generation, transmission & distribution, substations, hydro, or asset programs) is a strong asset
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

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary energy and utility projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved
Manage multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, environmental, and advisory services
Maintain accountability for project governance, risk management, change control, and client reporting
Ensure consistent application of GHD’s health, safety, quality, and project management systems
Provide project delivery oversight and coordinate subject matter experts as required to achieve successful project outcomes
Mentor and support project coordinators and technical staff, contributing to capability development and delivery excellence
Support proposals and pursuits from a delivery, constructability, and execution perspective
Act as a trusted relationship lead for assigned energy clients or programs, working closely with business group, market, 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