Job Description Summary:
At Sheridan Electric, we believe every project is built on relationships—both with our customers and with each other. As a Project Lead, you’re not just managing timelines and budgets; you’re representing our values, earning trust, and supporting your team to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
The Project Manager is responsible for leading industrial electrical projects while upholding Sheridan Electric’s core values. This includes organizing project documentation and drawings, estimating labor and material needs, coordinating with field personnel, managing job costs to ensure profitability, and overseeing project timelines. Project Manager help ensure Sheridan Electric delivers on its brand promise—every day, on every project.
You will be a good fit for this role if:
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You are entrepreneurial in nature and enjoy leadership, business, and building strong relationships with both coworkers and customers
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You enjoy taking ownership of projects and feel personally accountable for safety, quality, schedule, and profitability
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You are proactive and action-oriented, anticipating issues before they impact the customer, the crew, or the schedule
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You value structure and understand the importance of forecasting, planning, and project management best practices
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You enjoy coordinating people, materials, and information to keep projects moving forward efficiently
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You can stay calm, solutions-focused, and respectful under pressure or during urgent situations
Our Values:
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Safety: We commit to uncompromising protection of each other.
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Quality: We exceed expectations to strengthen relationships.
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Viability: We grow our success by winning together.
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Urgency: We solve problems by anticipating them with action.
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Reliability: We deliver on time and earn trust with results.
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Responsibility: We prioritize each other through care and respect.
We aren’t looking for someone who just fits in—we’re looking for someone who will raise the bar. If you care about what you build, how you build it, and who you build it with, you’ll feel right at home here.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships by being proactive, responsive, and solutions-focused. Ensure clients feel heard, informed, and prioritized throughout the project lifecycle, treating every interaction as an opportunity to earn long-term trust and future business.
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Set clear expectations early and communicate frequently—especially regarding schedule updates, delays, or changes. Resolve issues quickly and respectfully with a mindset of service and accountability.
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Manage and execute electrical projects to ensure completion on time, on budget, and to specification.
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Prepare timely estimates for labor and material requirements related to quotes and change orders.
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Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot electrical issues involving power systems and industrial machinery, particularly in urgent or emergency situations.
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Review and approve project invoices and costs with attention to detail and budget accuracy.
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Organize and supervise forepersons and electricians to meet project goals and performance expectations effectively and efficiently.
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Promote Sheridan’s full range of services and identify additional opportunities at customer sites.
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Ensure compliance with all health and safety practices on site.
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Follow up on completed work to confirm customer satisfaction and project closeout
Experience Required:
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You must possess a valid 309A Electrical License and be an active member with Skilled Trades Ontario,
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8-10 Years electrical experience in an industrial setting with proven experience in industrial food & beverage, logistics, process control, heavy power or water-treatment industries
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5 years experience quoting projects and being involved with project management including estimating / takeoffs
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Well versed in change management, customer communication, submittals, drawings review, as-builts, dealing with utilities / ESA, and customer communication and more.
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Post-secondary education in electrical techniques or a related field is considered an asset,
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PMP certification would be considered an asset
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Solid knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code,
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Must possess a valid class G Driver’s License, or better, with a clean driving record,
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
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Able to work in a fast-paced environment,
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Highly motivated, positive and entrepreneurial attitude.
What we offer:
- A challenging portfolio of large‐scale industrial projects with significant scope and visibility.
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Opportunity to play a senior leadership role and shape Sheridan Electric’s growth in the industrial sector.
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Competitive compensation package (salary + performance incentives) aligned with experience.
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Great benefits package
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Company vehicle
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RRSP Matching Retirement Planning Program
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3 weeks starting vacation
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Great company culture
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Promotion opportunities in a growing company
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Dedicated training and skills upkeep training each year
