Lead Project Manager- Services

The Lead Project Manager – Services is responsible for the successful execution and delivery of complex service projects, from contract signature through to project close-out, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, quality, and customer satisfaction. This role will manage cross-functional project teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure compliance with company standards, EHS requirements, and contractual obligations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for large-scale service contracts, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Act as the single point of contact for customers, internal stakeholders, and subcontractors for all project matters.
• Drive project governance and lead regular project review meetings (internal & external)
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to achieve targeted profitability.
• Track, control, and report project costs and revenues, ensuring alignment with business targets.
• Administer contracts, manage scope changes, and negotiate variations with customers and partners.
• Maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, site management, and services operations teams.
• Resolve issues proactively, escalating when necessary to ensure project success.
• Ensure all project activities comply with company policies, local regulations, and EHS requirements.
• Lead safety culture within the project team, ensuring incidents are prevented and risks are mitigated.

Required Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management of electrical substations
• Prior experience in managing high voltage electrical utility projects
• Previous responsibility for projects or programs involving multiple businesses and/or functions  across the entire project cycle  - development and design through manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning and test acceptance
• Ability to manage external, customer-facing projects to successful completion
•  Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously
• Strong French and English oral and written communications skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to apply advanced technical, engineering, and quality assurance concepts to solve practical business problems
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of service quality in   all aspects of project delivery
• Strong decision-making and interpersonal/leadership skills
•  PMI certification is a plus
•  Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving abilities.
• Familiarity with contractual terms and experience managing customer-facing contracts.