Construction Manager

Artelia

• $90K — $120K *
Mississauga, ON L4T 0A1In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in Electrical or Construction Engineering (or equivalent)
  • 3-5 years of construction experience in MV substations and solar PV projects
  • Strong field experience in industrial, commercial, and utility-scale projects
  • Experience managing multiple contractors and trades
  • Solid understanding of construction sequencing and site logistics

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily construction activities for MV substations, solar PV, and BESS projects
  • Manage contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on site
  • Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, and commissioning activities
  • Enforce site safety programs and HSE compliance
  • Monitor field team including inspectors and site supervisors
  • Perform procurement activities and prepare required permits
  • Develop and manage construction schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project

Benefits

  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  • Reimbursement of professional contribution fees
  • Telework policy with a $500 allowance
  • Group insurance program starting on day one, including telemedicine
  • Health management account
  • Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Continuing training
  • Career and development opportunities
  • Social club and Corporate discounts
  • Health and wellness initiatives
Full Job Description


Work location: Ontario

Job Description

Construction & Site Management key responsibility
  • Lead day-to-day construction activities for MV substations, solar PV, and BESS projects;
  • Manage contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on site;
  • Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, and commissioning activities;
  • Ensure construction aligns with IFC drawings, specifications, and approved methods;
  • Enforce site safety programs, toolbox talks, and HSE compliance;
  • Monitor field team from inspectors and site supervisors (utility portfolio);
  • Perform procurement activities;
  • Prepare requried permits;

Schedule & Cost Control
  • Develop and manage construction schedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project);
  • Track progress, productivity, and milestones;
  • Review contractor invoices, change orders, and claims;
  • Identify risks early and implement mitigation measures;

Technical Oversight
  • Oversee MV equipment installation (switchgear, transformers, protection systems);
  • Supervise grounding, bonding, trenching, duct banks, and foundations activities;
  • Manage solar PV installation (racking, modules, inverters, DC and AC systems);
  • Oversee BESS installation (containers, PCS, transformers, fire protection, controls);
  • Support testing, commissioning, and energization activities;

Stakeholder & Utility Coordination
  • Act as primary on-site point of contact with clients, utilities, and authorities;
  • Coordinate with utilities such as Hydro One and local distribution companies;
  • Manage ESA inspections, permits, and close-out documentation;
  • Lead site meetings and issue clear construction reports;

Quality & Compliance
  • Implement project-specific Quality Plans;
  • Conduct inspections, deficiency tracking, and punch lists;
  • Ensure compliance with: OESC, CSA, IEEE, IEC standards. Utility standards and project specifications;
  • Ensure proper documentation for as-built drawings and turnover packages.


Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in Electrical or Construction Engineering (or equivalent);
  • Minimum 3-5 years of construction experience in MV substations, Solar PV (rooftop and ground-mount), Battery Energy Storage Systems;
  • Strong field experience in industrial, commercial, and utility-scale projects;
  • Proven experience managing multiple contractors and trades;
  • Solid understanding of construction sequencing and site logistics.


Additional Information

Your benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution;
  • Reimbursement of professional contribution fees;
  • Telework policy with a $500 allowance
  • Group insurance program starting on day one, including telemedicine;
  • Health management account;
  • Employee and family assistance program (EFAP);
  • Flexible working hours;
  • Hourly employees' time bank;
  • Continuing training;
  • Career and development opportunities;
  • Social club and Corporate discounts;
  • Health and wellness initiatives.


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