Senior Project Manager, Energy

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Waterloo, ON

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

To support GHD’s growth in the Energy business across Canada, GHD is making investments to increase its footprint. The Canadian business is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their Energy team. In this role, you will lead and expand the energy delivery team and liaise with key clients across Canada, with a focus on the Central region (Ontario). You’ll shape 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 delivery but also business development. This is an opportunity to build lasting client relationships, mentor rising talent, and collaborate with industry leaders to champion innovative project delivery. The role can be based in any of GHD's offices in Waterloo, Mississauga, Toronto, Whitby or Markham. This role combines senior-level project delivery leadership with strategic client relationship management for priority energy and utility clients. It is designed for an experienced utility professional who can lead complex, multidisciplinary projects while also acting as a trusted client interface. The role is delivery-led, with accountability for major projects forming the core of the position, complemented by relationship management responsibilities that help strengthen client partnerships, identify future opportunities, and support sustainable growth.

Requirements

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.)
10-15 years of experience in the energy sector including business development, project management, and technical leadership for major infrastructure, ideally within or for utilities
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

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 senior delivery oversight and coordinate subject matter experts as required to achieve successful project outcomes
Mentor and support project managers 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 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