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Rising Edge Group

Builds high-voltage electrical infrastructure

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Calgary, AB, Canada
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, Technologist, or a related field is required.
  • A Project Management Professional designation or equivalent is considered a strong asset.
  • At least 3–5 years of experience managing medium-to-large full-cycle construction projects is required.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills, along with the ability to manage a diverse team in a deadline-oriented environment, are an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, HardDollar, and ViewPoint Construction Software is preferred.
  • A valid Class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
  • Candidates must complete pre-employment screening, including professional reference checks and a criminal record check.
Responsibilities
  • Manage, coordinate, and deliver assigned projects safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with scope and quality specifications.
  • Communicate with clients and other project stakeholders, manage expectations, and provide routine project progress and ad hoc reports to senior management.
  • Set up projects after award and estimate handoff, ensuring appropriate team structure, budget alignment, documentation, and systems are in place for project kick-off.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain project execution plans, including milestone schedules and critical path analysis; allocate and manage resources; and apply risk mitigation strategies to achieve project deliverables on time.
  • Administer project changes under established change management procedures, documenting and obtaining approval for scope, schedule, and cost impacts and communicating them to the client and project team.
  • Maintain project documentation, including the project execution plan, risk register, schedule, health and safety plan, quality plan, and required company documentation.
  • Monitor and control project financial performance, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and alignment of man-hour projections with actual performance.
  • Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of project requirements.
  • Process and reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable to support project cash flow management.
  • Report and communicate accurately with clients and internal stakeholders, and lead kick-off, progress update, change order review, recovery planning, and lessons learned meetings.
  • Maintain oversight of project safety and environmental compliance requirements in alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Identify and secure project staffing resources, including specialty consultants and subcontractors, and establish performance expectations and accountability.
  • Lead project closeout, including documentation completion, financial reconciliation, and post-project evaluations; conduct post-mortem reviews and implement continuous-improvement recommendations.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Project Management Professional designation or equivalent is considered a strong asset.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills, along with the ability to manage a diverse team in a deadline-oriented environment, are an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, HardDollar, and ViewPoint Construction Software is preferred.

About the company

Rising Edge Group designs and builds high-voltage electrical infrastructure for utilities, renewable power developers, and industrial customers across North America. Its projects connect generation and storage facilities to the grid through substations, transmission lines, and the equipment that controls and protects them. Customers hire the company for complete projects covering engineering, equipment procurement, and construction, or for individual services such as testing and commissioning. It also maintains electrical assets after installation, combining field service with the planning and technical support needed to keep facilities operating. Founded in 2002, Rising Edge Group is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

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Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • Rising Edge has wider group resources: it belongs to JAVA, a network spanning engineering and infrastructure businesses.
  • Edmonton operators receive overtime premiums: Rising Edge lists time-and-a-half after ten daily and forty weekly hours.
  • Fort Saskatchewan apprentices receive retirement matching: the listed Canadian plan increases employer contributions with years of service.

What critics are saying

  • Emergency crews face unpredictable hours: Rising Edge advertises maintenance callouts with teams ready to mobilize around the clock.
  • The Dow apprenticeship requires long weeks: its Fort Saskatchewan site lists 48 hours and no living-out allowance.
  • Edmonton equipment operators need experience: Rising Edge's temporary opening requires at least three years operating heavy machinery.

What makes Rising Edge Group unique

  • Fabrication follows a certified system: Rising Edge uses ISO 9001 quality controls for custom electrical equipment.
  • Customers retain maintenance histories: Rising Edge hosts test reports, deficiencies, schedules, and budgets in SharePoint.
  • Rising Edge's chief operating officer knows fieldwork: Justin Berube previously worked as a high-voltage journeyman electrician.

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