Pursuits Manager - Mechanical & Electrical - Canem

We Are Canem Systems

Canem Systems is a leading full-service electrical and mechanical contractor, offering comprehensive services across Canada. Our expertise spans design assistance, pre-construction, planning, installation, and maintenance. We excel in delivering sophisticated solutions for complex projects and provide a wide range of specialized trade services, including electrical, mechanical, data, and communications.

With eight offices across Canada and a dedicated workforce of over 700 professionals, Canem Systems operates in diverse public and private market sectors. Our extensive knowledge, capabilities, and experience enable us to support projects in commercial, healthcare, transportation, light industrial, and data centre sectors.

Reporting to the Director, Major Pursuits, we are seeking two experienced engineering professionals to join our Major Projects team:

• •Pursuits Manager – Electrical
• •Pursuits Manager – Mechanical

Both roles will share a common mandate focused on competitive pursuits, preconstruction, and constructability, while providing technical leadership within their respective disciplines.

It is preferred that these positions be based out of Calgary, however, other Canem office locations will be considered equally.

Responsibilities

Lead major pursuits for projects that are executed using collaborative delivery model type DB, PDB, MDB, and DBFM

Support pre-construction for projects that are executed using collaborative delivery model type DA, Sub-CM, and ACM

Support branches with IPD projects during Validation period, including big room attendance

Collaborate with consultant and contractor teams

Coordinate with estimators, vendors, and construction teams to develop Capital and O&M justifications for design solutions

Use engineering experience to develop BOMs

Support Pre-fabrication PMs with project specific modifications to standard assemblies

Provide engineering support to branches through shop drawing reviews, and code compliance

Provide mentorship to direct reports

What We Offer

Competitive base salary

Up to 6% company matching pension program

4 weeks paid vacation annually, plus 1 week off with pay between Christmas and New Years

Industry leading Health and Insurance benefits

Merit bonus and profit sharing eligibility

Ongoing support for your growth and development, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, and continuing education support

An active social club that promotes social activities in and outside the office

What We Are Looking For

15 years total experience in engineering and construction

Degree or diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Design experience in Healthcare and Mission Critical projects

Experience with Collaborative Contract models

Current knowledge of electrical, building and municipal codes and regulations

Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills

Strong time management skills, specifically the ability to multi-task and re-prioritize

Ability to obtain PSPC Secret level clearance is an asset

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The People Behind our Work

At Canem, we prioritize a high commitment to the employee experience, fostering a professional and engaged workforce. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and collaborative community, driven by a strong sense of belonging, well-being, and social responsibility. Our people are what matter most; without them, our business would not exist. Our teams are comprised of construction professionals who deliver on our commitments with integrity and professionalism for all clients across diverse market sectors throughout Canada.

Safety, To Us It’s Personal

We put safety first. Our holistic health and safety culture is rooted in our commitment to work in a spirit of collaboration with all employees, trade partners, clients, and suppliers to foster the healthy and safe work environment that every worker deserves. Our goal is to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day.