Project Manager, Mechanical Commissioning in Winnipeg

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery.

VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Veolia (formerly SourceOne Inc.) is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to join its Mission Critical department. The selected candidate will represent the company in managing multimillion-dollar, time-sensitive projects for Mission Critical clients. This role involves leading teams of employees, subcontractors, and client vendors to execute critical systems infrastructure projects, including Data Centers, Financial Institutions, and Power Plants across North America.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Commissioning Project Manager within a team of qualified professionals and degreed engineers.
• Manage subcontractors and client vendors on a project-by-project basis.
• Assign project tasks and schedules.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert for complex mission-critical projects.
• Develop procedures, methods, and testing scripts for power, hydraulic, and cooling systems for Data Centers, Financial Institutions, and Power Plants.
• Lead client meetings, schedules, and issue resolution processes.
• Prepare proposals for client RFPs and project pricing requests.
• Assist with departmental budgets, KPIs, and financial planning for the Canadian region.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of documentation from contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Oversee and validate the work of subcontractors on client projects.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Electrical/Mechanical industry; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but an Associate degree from relevant technical programs will be considered.
• 5-10 years of experience in commissioning complex installations and solving construction/operational problems.
• Proven experience managing design, energy services, and commissioning projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Familiarity with NETA, ASHRAE, LEED, and other building codes and industry standards.
• Comprehensive understanding of Mission Critical systems related to MEP equipment in Data Centers and Power Plants.
• Proficiency in mechanical/thermal systems, such as HVAC equipment, chiller plants, evaporative cooling, and pumping systems.
• Knowledge of plant control systems (BMS, SCADA, PLCs) and communication protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus, Canbus).
• Familiarity with instrumentation for PID control loops.
• Self-motivated with experience in MEP systems design, commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy modeling for complex buildings.
• Ability to perform construction observations, develop functional test plans, and execute tests for electrical and control systems.
• Strong people and negotiation skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Fiscal awareness and ability to mentor direct reports.
• P.Eng licensed in the U.S. or Canada (EIT or equivalent professional engineering membership accepted); preferred but not essential.
• C.E.T. or equivalent with extensive commissioning experience.
• LEED Associate and PMP certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Canadian CSA Z462 Electrical Safety qualification or U.S. NFPA 70E equivalent.
• Infrared Thermography certification preferred.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Extensive local, national, and occasional international travel required (40-70% annually).
• Typical travel days are Mondays and Fridays, with on-site work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours to accommodate maintenance windows.
• Work environments include high-energy areas such as central plants, switchgear rooms, and power transmission areas in Mission Critical facilities.

The ideal candidate will work remotely from Toronto, Canada, with required travel. Veolia is an inclusive company committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; the employer will not sponsor candidates for a work permit or any other Canadian work authorization for this opportunity.

Veolia North America is committed to equal opportunity employment and advancement for all employees and potential employees, and to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.