Project Manager - Satellite Ground Station Infrastructure

Date: 11 Jul 2026

Location: Ottawa, ON, CA

Company: Calian

Position Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of satellite ground station infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for managing projects from feasibility and site acquisition through engineering, construction, installation, commissioning, and operational handover while ensuring delivery is safe, on time, within budget, and aligned with customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and milestones
  • Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, logistics, installation, and commissioning activities
  • Manage risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and change requests
  • Prepare weekly and monthly status reports, dashboards, and executive updates
  • Manage contractors, suppliers, and customer communications
  • Ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, and contractual requirements
  • Coordinate FAT, SAT, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities
  • Maintain project documentation and lessons learned records

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction, Telecommunications, or Project Management, or equivalent experience
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, or APM PMQ designation is desirable
  • Knowledge of ground station infrastructure
  • Knowledge of satellite communications including LEO, MEO, and GEO environments
  • Understanding of RF systems and antennas
  • Knowledge of fibre connectivity
  • Knowledge of power systems, UPS, generators, and HVAC
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet
  • Understanding of project controls and scheduling
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong stakeholder management capabilities
  • Commercial awareness
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple project activities and stakeholders
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
  • Ability to manage project documentation and reporting requirements

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation

$105,000 to $140,000

Position Type

We have 1 available position(s).

Job Title: Project Manager – Satellite Ground Station Infrastructure

Requisition Number: 2526

Date: July 9, 2026

Location 1: Kapolei, HI

Location 2: Maui, HI

Remote: No

Business Unit: Defence & Space

Department: Defence

Job Type: Full-time

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