Project Manager Engineering & Transformer Projects (Remote + Travel to USA/CAD)

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<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong><br />Project Manager – Engineering & Transformer Projects</p><p><strong>Job Location:</strong><br />Remote with travel across Canada and the U.S.</p><p><strong>In-Office, Hybrid or Remote:</strong><br />Primarily remote, with required travel to client sites and project meetings.</p><p><strong>Working hours:</strong><br />Full-time (Independent Contractor)</p><p><strong>Languages:</strong><br />Fluent in English and Mandarin</p><hr /><p><strong>What the Client Offers:</strong></p><ul><li><p>$80,000 to $90,000 CAD annually (Independent Contractor)</p></li><li><p>High-impact leadership role overseeing engineering and project execution</p></li><li><p>Autonomy and ownership over technical deliverables in a specialized sector</p></li><li><p>Exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects in North America</p></li><li><p>Travel opportunities to key client sites and trade shows</p></li></ul><hr /><p><strong>About the Client:</strong><br />Our client is an established supplier of specialized electrical equipment across North America, with a focus on transformers and substation solutions. They serve clients in the energy, data center, and infrastructure industries and are known for delivering tailored, high-performance systems with technical precision.</p><hr /><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong><br />We&#39;re hiring a Project Manager to lead the Engineering and Project groups within a growing transformer division. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the technical and operational execution of complex transformer-related projects while acting as a key liaison across internal and external teams. This role requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering, solid project management capabilities, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams across multiple locations.</p><hr /><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br /> Oversee engineering and project teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of transformer projects<br /> Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and communication across departments<br /> Manage stakeholder expectations, reporting progress to executive leadership and clients<br /> Review technical specifications and ensure engineering solutions align with project goals<br /> Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry codes, and quality protocols<br /> Facilitate site visits, client meetings, and coordination with external vendors as needed<br /> Identify project risks and actively manage mitigation strategies</p><hr /><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br /><strong>Required:</strong></p><p> Must be based in Canada<br /> Degree in Electrical Engineering<br /> 3–5+ years of project management experience in an engineering or technical environment<br /> Fluency in English and Mandarin<br /> Strong communication and organizational skills<br /> Willingness to travel across Canada and the U.S.</p><p><strong>Preferred:</strong><br /> Prior experience working with transformers or substation equipment<br /> PMP certification or formal project management training<br /> Experience managing remote technical teams</p></p></p></p>