Construction Manager (Substations)

Valard Group of Companies

$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Journeyman PSE or Electrician designation
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction
  • Valid driver's licence with a good record
  • Ability to manage large work groups up to 50 people
  • Experience using project management software like Primavera P6 or MS Project

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and control on-site work for substation and BESS projects
  • Act as main liaison between Site Supervisors, subcontractors, and Clients
  • Ensure compliance with electrical codes and permit requirements
  • Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
  • Manage change orders and conduct commercial negotiations
  • Oversee subcontractors' performance and lead incident investigations
  • Support labor relations and mentor field staff
  • Promote site safety culture and participate in safety audits

Benefits

  • 5% RRSP matching program
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package
  • Tools to manage health and wellbeing
  • Opportunities for advancement based on qualifications
  • Human review process for all hiring decisions
Full Job Description
Our Substations group is currently looking to add a Construction Manager to our growing team, based in Calgary or Edmonton, AB

Reporting to the Manager, Substation Construction, we are seeking an experienced Construction Manager who has knowledge and experience in high voltage substation, transmission, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction. This individual has the proven skills, competencies, and capacity to manage daily on-site construction activities, support Site Supervisors, and act as the main point of contact for the Site Supervisor, subcontractors, and the Client, and will support various substation and BESS construction projects.

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.

* 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.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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