Construction Manager (Substations)
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and control all aspects of on-site work for high voltage substation, transmission, and BESS projects, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget delivery
- Act as the main point of contact between Site Supervisors, subcontractors, and the Client
- Administer compliance with electrical codes (e.g. CSA/OESC), utility technical standards, and permit requirements (e.g. UWPC/PC)
- Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) commissioning activities with engineering and client representatives
- Manage the change order and RFI process, including cost and schedule impacts and commercial negotiations
- Oversee subcontractor performance and lead incident investigations through to closure
- Support union labour relations, and train, mentor, and recruit field supervisory staff
- Champion site safety culture, including Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) participation and safety audits
- Provide input to estimating, proposals, and customer relationship development
Requirements
- Journeyman PSE or Electrician designation
- 10+years of progressive leadership experience in the construction industry
- Valid driver's licence with an acceptable driving record
- Proven ability to manage large work groups of up to 50 people at any one time
- Experience with Microsoft Office, and project scheduling/cost reporting software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project)
Preferred Skills / Qualifications
- Post-Secondary education in a related field
- Working towards a professional designation (P.Eng., PMP, SCMP)
- Working knowledge of collective agreements and applicable union labour frameworks
- Familiarity with commissioning frameworks (FAT/SAT) and utility permit types (e.g. UWPC/PC)
- Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), HVDC, or renewable integration projects
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.
About our Business
Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.
Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more
Visit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.
* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
About Valard Construction
Canada’s premier utility contractor, providing EPC and maintenance services for power, telecommunications and renewable energy.
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