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Construction Manager (Substations)Valard • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Construction Manager (Substations)

Construction Manager (Substations)

Valard • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
11 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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 ( CSA/OESC), utility technical standards, and permit requirements ( 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 ( Primavera P6, MS Project)

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary education in a related field
  • Working towards a professional designation (, PMP, SCMP)
  • Working knowledge of collective agreements and applicable union labour frameworks
  • Familiarity with commissioning frameworks (FAT/SAT) and utility permit types ( 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.

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